By Louis Loku The Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reform has announced a comprehensive 13-point resolution aimed at strengthening revenue collection, improving trade facilitation, and enhancing accountability in public financial management following a three-day stakeholders’ consultation in Nimule. The decisions were unveiled on Wednesday by the Chairperson of the Committee,[Read More…]
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Security Authorities in Aweil detain a man over counterfeiting dollars
By Hou Akot Hou Security operatives in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State have been detaining a 38-year-old man in Aweil Town since July 14 over dealing in counterfeit United States dollars. Madut Ngong Aleu, the spokesperson of the police, narrated the incident to the media, saying the detained individual is[Read More…]
National government and Lobong administration harmonise tax collection at the Nimule border
By Yiep Joseph The Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reforms has stepped up efforts to strengthen domestic revenue collection. The committee held a crucial meeting with Eastern Equatoria State leaders, security agencies, and revenue-collecting institutions at the Nimule border crossing. As the country faces economic challenges, the meeting is aimed[Read More…]
Reform committee begins Nimule border assessment to strengthen revenue collection
By Ijoo Bosco A high-level Government Committee on Economic Reform has arrived in Nimule to assess operations at South Sudan’s busiest border crossing as part of efforts to strengthen revenue collection and improve economic governance. The assessment aims to identify practical measures to enhance efficiency at the Nimule Border, curb[Read More…]
Can South Sudan’s elections unlock economic recovery and lasting security?
As South Sudan prepares for its long-awaited elections, expectations are high among citizens who hope the vote will mark the beginning of a new chapter. Across the country, people are asking whether elections can help solve the economic hardship and insecurity that have affected their daily lives for years. The[Read More…]
Network telecom companies declare another increment
By Yiep Joseph Mobile phone users across South Sudan will pay more for calls, internet bundles, and other telecommunications services. This came after the three major mobile network operators, MTN South Sudan, Zain South Sudan, and Digitel, declared the second phase of tariff increment. According to the statement extended to[Read More…]
States decry persistent high fuel prices despite price drop in Juba
By Sabri Dibaco Citizens across several states have expressed frustration over the continued high cost of fuel outside the capital, Juba, saying recent reductions in pump prices have not reached the rest of the state. While fuel prices in Juba dropped last week, residents in states including Western Equatoria, Upper[Read More…]
Ezra and JEDCO apply for heavy fuel tax exemption to sustain reliable electricity
By Louis Loku A sub-committee of the Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reform has inspected Ezra Power Plant to assess its Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) requirements as the government reviews the company’s request for tax exemptions aimed at sustaining electricity supply amid rising fuel costs. The inspection team was led[Read More…]
East African Central Banks to chat region’s convergence criteria
By Ngor Deng Matem Technical officials from East African central banks have convened in Kampala, Uganda, for the 29th Ordinary Meeting of the East African Community (EAC) Monetary Affairs Committee (MAC). The meeting brings together representatives from EAC Partner States, including South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and Somalia,[Read More…]
UNDP ends financial oversight training for Lakes officials
By Yang Ater Yang A three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening legislative oversight of public financial management in Lakes State concluded in Rumbek. The participants called for continued investment in building accountable and transparent public institutions. The training, organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), brought together 50 participants[Read More…]
Government promises lower prices after new fuel supply
By Sabri Dibaco The government of South Sudan has announced that more than 200 fuel trucks are expected to arrive in a move aimed at addressing a worsening fuel shortage. The initiative is a response to the current situation that has pushed prices to record levels and intensified pressure on[Read More…]
OPINION: Adopt E-Banking and E-Money to ease liquidity shortages
Writer: Hon. Mogga Charles Guya South Sudan continues to experience a severe liquidity crisis characterised by shortages of physical cash, high transaction costs, limited access to financial services, and reduced confidence in the banking sector. These challenges have negatively affected businesses, public servants, traders, and ordinary citizens, slowing economic activity[Read More…]
Trader detained in Gogrial East for allegedly shooting a thief
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Gogrial East County of South Sudan’s Warrap State are detaining a man accused of shooting a suspect on Monday night at Ajibo Market in Gogrial East County after sensing that the two men (suspects) were doing a deliberate break-in at their shops. Deputy Director[Read More…]
Motorists, and commuters decry as fuel prices soar
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudanese motorists and commuters are facing renewed economic hardship following another sharp increase in fuel prices across the country. The surges witnessed petrol now selling for SSP 18,500 per litre in Juba, up from SSP 14,500. In Yambio, the capital of Western Equatoria State, a litre[Read More…]
Civil Society Coalition urges BoSS to resolve workers’ Union dispute through dialogue
By Sabri Dibaco The National Civil Society Coalition (NCSC) has called on the leadership of the Bank of South Sudan to engage the bank’s workers’ trade union in dialogue, saying negotiations remain the best way to resolve the ongoing labour dispute. In a statement, the coalition urged the central bank’s[Read More…]
Central Bank staff resume strike after Governor dissolves workers’ union
By Sabri Dibaco Employees of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) resumed their strike after Governor Johnny Ohisa Damian issued an administrative order dissolving the Bank of South Sudan Workers Trade Union (BoSSWTU). After the dissolution of the pressure body, many of the staff at the bank resumed their peaceful[Read More…]
Revenue Authority Chief calls for urgent rehabilitation of Juba-Nimule highway
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) Commissioner General Moun Deng Ajuet has called for the urgent rehabilitation of the Juba-Nimule highway. He cited that upgrading the country’s busiest trade corridor would speed up cargo movement, facilitate trade, and significantly increase government revenue. Ajuet made the remarks while speaking[Read More…]
BoSS staff resume work after Union engagement
By Deng Athian Staff of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) have resumed work after the institution’s workers’ union engaged employees and took responsibility for following up on their concerns. A source at the Central Bank told this publication that William Madut Akol, Chairperson of the BoSS Workers’ Union, informed[Read More…]
STRIKE: Central Bank staff stage sit-in over unpaid benefits
By Sabri Dibaco Staff of the Bank of South Sudan have staged a peaceful sit-in protest at the bank’s headquarters in Juba, demanding unpaid incentives, restoration of medical insurance, and settlement of outstanding benefits. According to an informed source familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity, the employees began the[Read More…]
Trade Minister meets South Sudan envoy to Ghana
By Sabri Dibaco The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Labanya Margret Mathya, on Monday held a consultative meeting with South Sudan’s Ambassador to Ghana, Amb. Jacqueline Natepi Ben. The two leaders discussed ways of strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. The meeting focused on identifying mutually[Read More…]