The governor of Eastern Equatoria says he has banned mining activities in some areas of the state because they are not benefiting the citizens. Continue reading Lobong bans illegal mining activities in Kapoeta
Category: Economy
Economy
S.Sudan acquires two geophysical planes
South Sudan has announced the purchase of two planes that will be used to conduct surveys of oil and other mineral deposits. Continue reading S.Sudan acquires two geophysical planes
Auditor: Use legal means to recover ‘illegally shared’ community oil revenue
The Auditor-General has recommended the use of legal means to recover money illegally appropriated by the country’s finance bodies to individuals and other entities. Continue reading Auditor: Use legal means to recover ‘illegally shared’ community oil revenue
New exchange rates mean nothing – economist
An economist has cast doubts over the impact of the South Sudanese Pound gaining against the U.S dollar. Continue reading New exchange rates mean nothing – economist
Auditor’s report: J1, finance ministry, others illicitly acquire community oil shares
A report by the Auditor-General has revealed that communities in oil-producing areas lost over 31 million dollars to the Office of the President, Ministry of Finance, and other unauthorized entities. Continue reading Auditor’s report: J1, finance ministry, others illicitly acquire community oil shares
South Supreme Airlines, Equity bank, others illegally benefit from community oil shares
The privately-owned South Supreme Airline is among companies and entities that have illegally benefited from money meant for oil-producing states in South Sudan. Continue reading South Supreme Airlines, Equity bank, others illegally benefit from community oil shares
Angelo Beda, others undeservedly benefited from oil-producing states shares – report
Communities in oil-producing states have lost more than $5 million to private individuals in just a year, according to the Auditor-General Continue reading Angelo Beda, others undeservedly benefited from oil-producing states shares – report
Minister accuses oil companies of employment discrimination
The Minister of Petroleum has accused the oil companies of deliberately rejecting applications from the local workforce. Continue reading Minister accuses oil companies of employment discrimination
How women are struggling to raise families in Juba
South Sudan as the youngest country in the world is experiencing economic meltdown in all sectors after the 2013 and 2016 crises, with women being the most affected. Continue reading How women are struggling to raise families in Juba
Why malnutrition is alarming in South Sudan
An estimated 7.3 million people, about 60% of South Sudan’s population, are projected to be facing severe acute food insecurity in 2021, according to UNICEF. Continue reading Why malnutrition is alarming in South Sudan