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GUTA calls for abolition of COVID-19 and Special Import Levies 

GUTA calls for abolition of COVID-19 and Special Import Levies 

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), has called for the abolition of the Covid-19 Levy and the Special Import Levy in the 2024 budget statement and economic policy. According to GUTA ‘s President, Dr.

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GUTA Hails President Akufo-Addo’s Government For Including Traders In Affordable Housing Scheme

GUTA Hails President Akufo-Addo’s Government For Including Traders In Affordable Housing Scheme

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the President Akufo-Addo-led government for including traders as beneficiaries of the affordable housing scheme. The affordable housing scheme forms part of the

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GUTA Bares Teeth At GPHA Over Astronomical Increase In Port Tariffs; Call For Immediate Suspension

GUTA Bares Teeth At GPHA Over Astronomical Increase In Port Tariffs; Call For Immediate Suspension

The Ghana Union of Traders' Association (GUTA) has registered its displeasure over what they describe as an astronomical increase in port tariffs by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). According to GUTA, it finds

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 GUTA laments GRA’s exorbitant fees

 GUTA laments GRA’s exorbitant fees

Members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA)'s Ashanti regional branch have accused the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) of subjecting them to stringent scrutiny and forcing them to pay high tariffs on imported items.

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Brace Yourself For Increase In Prices – GUTA Warns Public As Implementation Of New Taxes Takes Off

Brace Yourself For Increase In Prices – GUTA Warns Public As Implementation Of New Taxes Takes Off

Consumers must brace themselves for a possible increase in the prices of goods and services following the implementation of the government's three new taxes. According to the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), the trading

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GUTA Lauds Government, BoG For Downward Trends In Inflation & Improved Exchange Rate

GUTA Lauds Government, BoG For Downward Trends In Inflation & Improved Exchange Rate

The Ghana Union of Traders' Association (GUTA) has lauded the central government and the Bank of Ghana for their roles in improving the country's inflation and exchange rates. The Ghana cedi in the past weeks

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GUTA cautions government to halt re-introduction of nuisance taxes

GUTA cautions government to halt re-introduction of nuisance taxes

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has registered its displeasure at the government for the introduction of three new taxes. The Union describes such taxes as obnoxious, stating that the taxes will worsen the

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Kejetia Market Fire: GUTA Demands Effective Surveillance & Policing Of Markets Across The Country

Kejetia Market Fire: GUTA Demands Effective Surveillance & Policing Of Markets Across The Country

In the wake of the recent fire outbreak that gutted parts of Kejetia Market, the Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) is calling on authorities to institute higher standards of surveillance at the various markets

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GUTA expresses sorrow over Alan Kyerematen’s resignation

GUTA expresses sorrow over Alan Kyerematen’s resignation

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) says it is saddened by the resignation of Alan Kyerematen as the Minister of Trades and Industry. In a statement signed by the General Secretary of GUTA, Alpha

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Shops reopen in Accra as GUTA suspends strike

Shops reopen in Accra as GUTA suspends strike

Shops in Accra are reopening today, October 21 following the suspension of a strike action by the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA). According to the union, the move comes after several consultations with government