7 h. ago Ghana Traders Push Back: “No Father Christmas” in Customs Deal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-traders-push-back-no-father-christmas-in-customs-deal/By Perdita AGYARKO In a sharply worded statement released on Tuesday, the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) doubled down on its criticism of Parliament’s recent approval of a partnership between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Cyprus‑registered TRUEDARE INVESTMENTS LIMITED. The deal, which introduces a digital customs‑tracking and AI‑audit system as a “no‑additional‑cost” add‑on to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-traders-push-back-no-father-christmas-in-customs-deal/

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8 h. ago TAGG Raises Alarm Over GRA–TRUEDARE Digital Tracking Deal, Demands Full Disclosure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tagg-raises-alarm-over-gra-truedare-digital-tracking-deal-demands-full-disclosure/The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has raised serious concerns over Parliament’s approval of an agreement between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and TRUEDARE Investments Limited for the introduction of a digital customs tracking and artificial intelligence audit system, warning that the deal could impose hidden costs on traders and consumers. In a press statement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tagg-raises-alarm-over-gra-truedare-digital-tracking-deal-demands-full-disclosure/

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4 d. ago Oil Prices Climb to Two Week High Amid Geopolitical Tensions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oil-prices-climb-to-two-week-high-amid-geopolitical-tensions/Oil prices rose on Wednesday, with Brent crude reaching $62.45 per barrel and WTI crude at $58.44 per barrel, marking a two week high and the sixth straight day of gains. The market moved cautiously, responding to a mix of geopolitical developments and supply updates that kept traders on edge. In Venezuela, tensions flared as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oil-prices-climb-to-two-week-high-amid-geopolitical-tensions/

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4 d. ago GUTA calls for stronger enforcement to protect local retail trade

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has appealed to government to intensify efforts in 2026 to address what it describes as the rising dominance of foreigners in Ghana’s retail trading space.

Events

9 d. ago Accra Traders Report Slow Christmas Sales Despite Heavy Market Traffic

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-traders-report-slow-christmas-sales-despite-heavy-market-traffic/Traders in Accra’s Central Business District say sales ahead of Christmas remain slow and uncertain despite heavy human traffic, raising concerns about consumer spending and broader impacts on businesses and the local economy. Bulk purchases have become rare as shoppers limit spending in line with tight budgets, with customer presence not translating into actual purchases […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-traders-report-slow-christmas-sales-despite-heavy-market-traffic/

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9 d. ago Tax Relief and Exchange Rate Stability Lower Business Costs for Traders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tax-relief-and-exchange-rate-stability-lower-business-costs-for-traders/Tax relief, exchange rate stability and easing inflation are making the cost of doing business in Ghana cheaper and more predictable for traders, according to the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana. The association says recent fiscal and macroeconomic adjustments are helping importers and exporters better manage operating costs, particularly those linked to foreign currency […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tax-relief-and-exchange-rate-stability-lower-business-costs-for-traders/

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9 d. ago Trade Minister Convenes Talks to Resolve Tomato Supply Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trade-minister-convenes-talks-to-resolve-tomato-supply-crisis/Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare met with tomato growers, traders and transporters on Wednesday to address persistent disruptions affecting Ghana’s tomato distribution chain. The meeting at the Ministry’s conference room brought together the Federation of Tomato Growers Associations and the Ghana National Tomato Traders and Transporters Association to tackle longstanding tensions that have paralyzed tomato movement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trade-minister-convenes-talks-to-resolve-tomato-supply-crisis/

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1 week ago Customs revenue has increased to US$ 3,179,125,238.11 in September, 2025 – Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana.

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/customs-revenue-has-increased-to-us-3179125238-11-in-september-2025-importers-and-exporters-association-of-ghana/Report by Ben LARYEA The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has stated that customs revenue for the country has increased to us $3,179,125,238.11 as at September, 2025, up from US $3,108, 226,482.40 in 2024. According to the Association, stakeholders in this regard must put port performance in its’s broader economic context, adding that trader’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/customs-revenue-has-increased-to-us-3179125238-11-in-september-2025-importers-and-exporters-association-of-ghana/

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1 week ago Trade Minister meets tomato traders and transporters to resolve the sector’s challenges

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has met with the Federation of Tomato Growers Associations and the Ghana National Tomato Traders and Transporters Association to address challenges disrupting the tomato value chain and restore stability within the industry.

Politics

1 week ago A stitch in time saves nine: The cry of local businesses – It is now or never

It is deeply unfortunate that Ghana’s system is no longer adequately protecting local businesses. Petty traders, small business owners, and informal retailers are increasingly falling prey to foreign traders who appear to be taking over the Ghanaian market with little restraint. The situation has become alarming.

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1 week ago Abbossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association cuts ties with GUTA over exclusion

The Abbossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has announced it will no longer support any activities organised by the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA). Speaking to the media, the association’s Head of Communications, Mr. Takyie Addo, expressed strong dissatisfaction with GUTA’s recent actions, particularly the inauguration of a new GUTA President without their involvement. […]

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3 w. ago Market Women Call for Clear Information on Petroleum Revenue Spending

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/market-women-call-for-clear-information-on-petroleum-revenue-spending/Market women in Ghana’s capital are calling for clearer, more accessible information on petroleum revenue spending since oil production began in 2010, highlighting persistent communication gaps between authorities and local traders. Deputy Market Queen of Madina Market Theresa Ansong stated during an engagement with PIAC that traders have long lacked information about government spending of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/market-women-call-for-clear-information-on-petroleum-revenue-spending/

Economics

3 w. ago Easing Inflation Offers Ghanaian Traders Festive Sales Boost

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/easing-inflation-offers-ghanaian-traders-festive-sales-boost/Ghanaian traders are preparing for a potentially profitable Christmas season as easing inflation creates favorable market conditions with improved pricing flexibility and stronger consumer purchasing power. November 2025 data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows headline inflation dropped to 6.3 percent, down from 8.0 percent in October, marking the eleventh consecutive month of declining price […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/easing-inflation-offers-ghanaian-traders-festive-sales-boost/

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3 w. ago KMA directs GUTA to suspend locking of foreigners’ shops, takes steps to address retail trade dispute 

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has instructed the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) to immediately suspend its operation of locking up shops belonging to foreign nationals involved in retail trade, following a closed-door meeting between the two parties. 

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3 w. ago Christmas Market Prices Remain Uneven Despite Falling Inflation and Stronger Cedi

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/christmas-market-prices-remain-uneven-despite-falling-inflation-and-stronger-cedi/Ghana’s Christmas markets display highly uneven pricing as traders navigate a rare economic shift combining rapidly falling inflation with a strengthening cedi, creating complex pricing dilemmas for market women who form the backbone of the informal retail sector. Year on year inflation slowed to eight percent in October 2025, the lowest rate recorded in more […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/christmas-market-prices-remain-uneven-despite-falling-inflation-and-stronger-cedi/

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