Writer: Ayuel Mangok Angui When a person is confused, he or she can ask a question in order to get full information from the people about what is happening around in a certain environment of being. Many things have been happening in South Sudan, and we have been keeping quiet[Read More…]
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Op_Ed: Why electronic payment is a national economic priority for South Sudan
Writer: Abraham Makuei Ayool Though South Sudan has made strides towards digitalisation, with electronic payment platforms such as MTN MoMo and mGURUSH providing ordinary citizens and businesspeople with an avenue to send and receive money, pay and be paid, and conduct various other transactions, the general lack of cash and[Read More…]
Bank of South Sudan celebrates 11 retirees
By Ngor Deng Matem The Bank of South Sudan on Monday celebrated 11 staff members who have retired from service, including two Directors General, following years of dedicated service to the institution. According to the bank’s retirement policy, staff members retire upon reaching the age of 65. Addressing the retirees[Read More…]
Telecom operators pledge to clear tax arrears under cash payment policy
By Sabri Dibaco Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), including Zain and MTN, have pledged to comply with South Sudan’s cash payment policy and settle outstanding tax arrears owed to the government. The commitment was made during a meeting between the Minister of Finance and Planning, Athian Ding Athian, and representatives of[Read More…]
Tax Institute trains 54 SSRA staff to boost tax collection skills
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Institute of Revenue Administration (SSIRA) has launched a two-week training program for 54 South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) staff to strengthen their skills in tax collection and revenue administration. According to the SSRA press unit, the training underway at the SSIRA headquarters brings[Read More…]
SSRA Chief warns importers against tax evasion, fraudulent declarations
By Lodu William Odiya The newly appointed Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Rizig Dominic Samuel, has issued a stern directive to importers, demanding full compliance with customs laws and warning against any attempts to evade duties on goods entering the country. In an official circular issued[Read More…]
Bank of South Sudan bans forex deals with unauthorised dealers
By Lodu William Odiya The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has prohibited telecommunications companies, electricity firms, petroleum companies, banks, and other financial institutions from conducting foreign exchange transactions with unauthorised persons or entities. The directive is contained in Circular No. 2 BoSS/OOoG/9/2026, issued on September 18, 2026, by the Bank’s[Read More…]
Business Council calls on South Sudanese to grab regional business opportunities
By Sabri Dibaco The East Africa Business Council (EABC) has called on South Sudanese entrepreneurs to take greater advantage of investment and cross-border business opportunities available within the East African region. In an interview with the No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, William Deng Garam, South Sudan National Liaison Officer for EABC,[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should strengthen efforts to normalise fuel prices
Fuel is the lifeblood of any economy. It powers transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and nearly every aspect of daily life. In South Sudan, where businesses and households already face significant economic challenges, unstable and high fuel prices continue to increase the cost of living and slow economic growth. Strengthening efforts[Read More…]
Inside SSP 11.34 trillion 2026/27 budget as oil revenue tops 79.5% estimate
By Sabri Dibaco The Minister of Finance and Planning, Kuol Daniel Ayulo, has tabled a proposed SSP 11.34 trillion national budget for 2026/27 before Parliament. The government has proposed South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) 2.16 trillion for debt servicing and loan repayments, including interest on domestic and international obligations. Ayulo presented the[Read More…]
Revenue Authority sets September 15 deadline for August tax filing and payments
By Sabri Dibaco The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reminded taxpayers that September 15, 2026, is the deadline for filing and paying tax obligations relating to August. The reminder was issued in a taxpayer notice dated September 7 and highlighted by the SSRA in a public communication on Tuesday.[Read More…]
Governor Lobong urges companies to give back to communities
By Lodu William Odiya Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called for responsible investment in Eastern Equatoria State’s natural resources, saying the region’s untapped mineral wealth should directly benefit local communities. According to the EES press unit, Governor Lobong made the remarks on Tuesday when he met representatives of Ecobridge Global[Read More…]
Government signs currency management deal with De La Rue
By Lodu William Odiya The Government of South Sudan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with De La Rue on currency management, in a move aimed at strengthening the management, security, and circulation of the South Sudanese Pound. In a statement released by the Ministry’s communication department yesterday, the[Read More…]
EES Economic Reforms Committee discusses revenue collection model
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel The Eastern Equatoria State Economic Reforms Committee arrived in Nimule and took up discussions on economic reforms and revenue administration and oversaw the implementation of revenue collection. In a statement that was released yesterday, the move is in line with resolutions of the state and national[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Revenue authority must ensure transparent tax collection
Taxes are the backbone of any nation’s economy. They provide the financial resources needed to build roads, improve healthcare, strengthen education, and deliver other essential public services. In South Sudan, where development needs remain significant, effective and transparent tax collection is more important than ever. While the South Sudan Revenue[Read More…]
WES governor urges traders to keep money circulating locally
By Louis Loku Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa has called on traders and residents to keep money circulating within the state, warning that the frequent transportation of large amounts of cash to Juba could reduce the availability of money in the local economy. Badagbu made the remarks during[Read More…]
Economic Reform Committee pushes for further reduction in fuel prices
By Louis Loku South Sudan’s Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reform has recommended a further reduction in fuel prices as part of efforts to stabilise the economy and ease the burden on consumers across the country. The recommendation was made during the Committee’s 15th regular meeting held on Monday at[Read More…]
CES gov’t launches war against unauthorised revenue collectors
By Lodu William Odiya The Central Equatoria State government has directed the security organs to identify unauthorised revenue collectors in the state. The move comes following the State Security Committee’s 24th meeting of 2026, chaired by Deputy Governor Paulino Lokukudu Obede, representing Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony. The governor’s press unit[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Stop the illegal revenue collectors in Juba
Revenue collection is an important responsibility of government institutions. The money collected through taxes, fees, and other legal charges is meant to support public services and contribute to the development of the country. However, growing concerns over unauthorised individuals and self-deployed personnel allegedly collecting revenues in different parts of Juba[Read More…]
WES governor urges traders to stop flying cash to Juba
By Lodu William Odiya Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa has urged traders and residents to stop transporting large amounts of cash to Juba by plane, saying the practice reduces the amount of money circulating within the state’s economy. In a statement released by the governor’s press unit on[Read More…]