{"id":49058,"date":"2026-10-21T13:42:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=49058"},"modified":"2026-10-21T13:42:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:42:52","slug":"juba-council-gives-traders-december-1-deadline-to-replace-iron-sheet-shops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/21\/juba-council-gives-traders-december-1-deadline-to-replace-iron-sheet-shops\/","title":{"rendered":"Juba Council gives traders December 1 deadline to replace iron-sheet shops"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Sabri Dibaco<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Juba City Council has given traders until December 1, 2026, to replace iron-sheet shops with permanent structures, warning that non-compliant buildings will be removed after the deadline.<\/p>\n

The directive follows a consultative meeting between Juba Mayor Christopher Sarafino Wani Swaka, his deputy, the Director for Konyo-Konyo Zone and the administration of Mahad El Elmi Islamic Academy to address the recent closure of shops at Konyo-Konyo Market.<\/p>\n

According to a statement from the council, the meeting reached an understanding on operational guidelines that would allow affected traders to resume business while complying with municipal regulations.<\/p>\n

The academy\u2019s administration reportedly expressed regret over the disruption of commercial activities and reaffirmed its commitment to following the council\u2019s rules.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe council is now urging affected shop owners to use the remaining time to comply with the requirements before the planned removal of temporary structures begins,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

Juba City Council said traders had previously been granted a six-month grace period to upgrade their premises and meet the city\u2019s structural standards.<\/p>\n

The council said the planned removal of temporary structures was part of broader efforts to improve urban planning, public safety and the organization of commercial areas in South Sudan\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n

Iron-sheet shops are widely used by small-scale traders because they are relatively affordable and easy to construct. However, the city authorities are encouraging traders to invest in permanent structures that meet municipal requirements.<\/p>\n

The recent closure of shops at Konyo-Konyo Market disrupted some business activities, prompting consultations between the city leadership and the affected administration to establish conditions for reopening the premises.<\/p>\n

The latest directive comes amid broader efforts by authorities to regulate commercial premises and improve the organization of business areas across Juba.<\/p>\n

A similar directive was previously issued by the Juba County Commissioner, requiring traders operating under the county\u2019s jurisdiction to replace iron-sheet shops with permanent structures.<\/p>\n

However, the council\u2019s announcement did not specify the detailed technical requirements for the permanent buildings or whether financial assistance would be available to traders who may struggle to meet the deadline.<\/p>\n

Traders affected by the directive now have until December 1, 2026, to comply or risk having their temporary structures removed.<\/p>\n

The deadline places pressure on small-scale business owners to make the necessary changes while maintaining their commercial activities and meeting the costs of upgrading their premises.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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