Ugandan and Kenyan truck drivers have agreed to deliver cargo to South Sudan after two days of negotiations with Ugandan and South Sudanese security chiefs. Continue reading Truck drivers end strike, agree to deliver cargo
Category: Economy
Economy
Central Bank directed to release $3 million to JEDCO
The Ministry of Finance has directed the Central Bank to immediately pay 3 million US dollars to Juba Electricity Distribution Company to resume power supply in the capital Juba.
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Residents angry as Juba goes dark
Some residents of Juba have expressed anger over the manner in which electricity was shut down last night.
S.Sudan, Uganda locked in negotiations over cargo standoff
Negotiations are still ongoing between South Sudan and Ugandan security chiefs over the border standoff.
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Gov’t launches population estimate survey
The government and partners have launched the Population Estimation Survey to generate data that will help with the efficient delivery of services in South Sudan. Continue reading Gov’t launches population estimate survey
Bilpam deploys force along highways
South Sudan’s army has announced plans to deploy troops along the country’s trade lifeline following a surge in highway crimes. Continue reading Bilpam deploys force along highways
AfDB distances from JEDCO’s ongoing power cuts
The African Development Bank has distanced itself from ongoing load-shedding by South Sudan’s electricity supplier. Continue reading AfDB distances from JEDCO’s ongoing power cuts
Elegu cargo grounding could worsen markets—economist
An economist has appealed to the government of South Sudan to urgently find a solution to bring in cargo stationed at the Ugandan Elegu border point, to prevent a further economic meltdown. Continue reading Elegu cargo grounding could worsen markets—economist
Cargos grounded in Elegu as truck drivers fear entry into S.Sudan
Hundreds of commercial trucks importing goods into South Sudan are reportedly stuck at Elegu border checkpoint on the Ugandan side. Continue reading Cargos grounded in Elegu as truck drivers fear entry into S.Sudan
South Sudan’s economy needs ‘irreversible’ reforms—Troika
The Troika countries have called on the government of South Sudan to deploy transparency and accountability reforms in managing the over $170 million provided by the International Monetary Fund. Continue reading South Sudan’s economy needs ‘irreversible’ reforms—Troika