(JUBA) – The former Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Simon Akuei Deng, has called on staff and lobbyists to refrain from early political manoeuvring while welcoming the new NRA Commissioner General, William Anyuon Kuol. Speaking during the reception ceremony on Thursday, Akuei urged employees to giveContinue Reading
(JUBA) – William Anyuon Kuol officially assumed office as the new Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) on Friday, pledging to strengthen non-oil revenue collection and increase transparency in remitting funds to the government treasury. Speaking at the SSRA headquarters, Anyuon emphasised the importance of efficiency andContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan has officially confirmed it has requested $2.5 billion (SSP 17 trillion) in oil backed loans from two international companies operating in the country, according to the Ministry of Petroleum. The request includes $1 billion (SSP 7 trillion) from India’s ONGC Videsh and $1.5 billion (SSPContinue Reading
(MOMBASA) – Thousands of containers destined for South Sudan remain stuck at the Port of Mombasa after new Kenyan tax rules and strict storage limits disrupted trade, risking losses of millions of dollars for local importers. Hamid Abdellatif, a clearance agent for South Sudanese importers, told media that traders areContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – The East African Development Bank (EADB) has shifted its lending to East African Community (EAC) member states from US dollars to local currencies in a move aimed at boosting growth, reducing loan costs and limiting non-performing loans. The bank’s strategy involves currency swap agreements to provide borrowers withContinue Reading
(KINSHASA) – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has fully integrated its customs data exchange system with the East African Community (EAC) Single Customs Territory, joining Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda on the centralised platform from 28 November 2025. The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) said KinshasaContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in South Sudan have called on the government to simplify product certification and reduce associated costs, citing high fees that restrict production and access to markets. Enterprise owners speaking at the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair said the multipleContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has requested new oil backed loans worth $2.5 billion (SSP 17 trillion) as the government turns again to Asian energy partners despite increasing concerns over the country’s rising debt. The Ministry of Petroleum has asked India’s ONGC Videsh for $1 billion (SSP 7 trillion) and ChinaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – William Anyuon Kuol has officially assumed office as the Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), marking the beginning of a new leadership era for the institution. The transition followed a smooth and peaceful handover from the outgoing Commissioner General, Simon Akuei Deng, at the SSRAContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Cabinet has approved the country’s 7 trillion South Sudanese Pounds (approximately 985 million USD) national budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The decision was taken in the Cabinet’s first meeting in more than eight months, chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Following approval, the CabinetContinue Reading
