New Tax Commissioner Targets SSP 200 Billion Monthly in Non Oil Revenue

New Tax Commissioner Targets SSP 200 Billion Monthly in Non Oil Revenue

2025-11-15

(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

Mombasa Container Backlog Hits South Sudan Economy

Mombasa Container Backlog Hits South Sudan Economy

2025-11-15

(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

EADB Shifts to Local Currency Lending

EADB Shifts to Local Currency Lending

2025-11-15

(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

South Sudan Eyes World Bank Support for Customs Upgrade

South Sudan Eyes World Bank Support for Customs Upgrade

2025-11-15

(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

Traders Say High Certification Costs Hinder Innovation and Exports in South Sudan

Traders Say High Certification Costs Hinder Innovation and Exports in South Sudan

2025-11-15

(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