Manufacturers Push for Private Sector Consultation on Rising Costs in South Sudan

(JUBA) – The Association of South Sudan Manufacturers (ASSM) has raised concerns over rising business costs in Juba, citing increased City Council charges, excessive levies by Traffic Police and PLASCOM, a waste management company and broader challenges facing local producers. The concerns were raised during a meeting with the CaretakingContinue Reading

Othow Woos EAC Partners on Trade and Technology

(BANGKOK) – BoSS Governor Hon. Dr. Addis Ababa Othow has called for deeper regional cooperation, technology sharing and increased investment to strengthen trade integration across the East African Community (EAC). Speaking at an EAC high-level discussion organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Othow stressed the importance of learning fromContinue Reading

South Suand Finance Minister and World Bank staff in a photo in Thailand-Photo Credit-Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning

(BANGKOK, THAILAND) – The Minister of Finance and Planning, Athian Ding Athian, has held talks with senior World Bank officials on strengthening economic cooperation between South Sudan and the international financial institution. The meeting took place in Bangkok, Thailand, on the sidelines of the ongoing Annual Meetings of the WorldContinue Reading

South Sudan Revenue Authority Eyes Tax Conference

(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority is planning to hold the country’s first Annual Tax Conference. The initiative aims to advance tax reforms, strengthen tax administration and boost domestic revenue mobilisation. The conference is expected to provide a predictable and credible platform for dialogue. It will bring together governmentContinue Reading

South Sudan, AfDB Review NORMA II Progress in Juba

(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has held talks with a delegation from the African Development Bank to review progress under the NORMA II project. The Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority, Rizig Dominic Samuel, received the delegation on Monday. The delegation is visiting Juba from 12thContinue Reading