By Lodu William Odiya
The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has revealed that it has collected over 140 billion South Sudanese pounds in the month of August.
In a statement to the media, this huge sum of money was revealed during a meeting attended by Deputy Commissioner General Solomon Ariik Manyok, which involved the High-Level Committee on Economic Reform.
“During the meeting, the SSRA presented an update on revenue collection, reporting that the Authority collected more than SSP 140 billion in August, reflecting continued progress in domestic revenue mobilisation and taxpayer compliance,” the statement partly read
The Authority informed the meeting that September revenue performance has not yet been presented because the tax payment and reporting deadline falls on 15 September 2026.
The September revenue figures would be presented after the deadline. However, they reported that revenue collection was progressing well and expressed optimism that improved revenue performance would be recorded for September.
According to their press unit, the meeting reviewed progress in revenue collection and noted that cash collection was progressing well.
“Commercial banks and the Bank of South Sudan welcomed the government’s efforts to strengthen formal revenue-collection mechanisms,” the statement continued.
The Minister of Public Service and Human Resource Development, Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, said banks had reported progress in revenue collection and improved taxpayer compliance.
He noted that taxpayers continued to make cash payments through established channels without significant challenges.
The minister urged businesses to meet their tax obligations and emphasised the importance of making timely tax payments.
“The Minister of Finance and Planning, Kuol Daniel Ayulo, also urged businesses to pay their taxes in cash, emphasising that the government needs revenue to meet its financial obligations. He noted that improved revenue collection has enabled the government to pay salaries for civil servants and security forces and meet other government obligations,” the statement added.
The minister further emphasised that businesses should pay their taxes in cash, noting that many businesses continue to receive payments from their customers in cash.
He also urged Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to pay their taxes on time and in cash.
The SSRA noted that progress in revenue mobilisation has been supported by its strong working relationship with the Ministry of Finance and the support of the Economic Reform Committee, established by H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit to strengthen revenue mobilisation and ensure that the government has the resources needed to serve the people.
The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening tax compliance, improving revenue systems, addressing revenue leakages, and making revenue administration more efficient and transparent.
“Revenue belongs to the nation. The revenue we mobilise enables the government to pay salaries, provide essential services, and support development priorities.”
Despite the challenges facing revenue administration, the SSRA emphasised that progress continues to be made.
“When we mobilise revenue effectively, we are not simply collecting taxes; we are building South Sudan.”