A new report by the US-based Think Tank – the Enough Project says the peace agreement in South Sudan faces what it describes as “serious threats from a deep-rooted system of corruption and profiteering. Continue reading Corruption & profiteering still a “threat to peace” -Enough Project
Category: Economy
Economy
NRA boss threatens officials & banks opposed to tax reforms
The South Sudan National Revenue Authority has threatened to name and shame government and bank officials who are still opposed to the single treasury account idea. Continue reading NRA boss threatens officials & banks opposed to tax reforms
Gov’t warned against selling oil in advance
The International Monetary Fund or IMF has advised the government of South Sudan against selling crude oil in advance, saying it is expensive and non-transparent. Continue reading Gov’t warned against selling oil in advance
Amadi & Jubek to coordinate removal of illegal checkpoints
The governor of Amadi state says he and the governor of Jubek have both ordered for the removable of all illegal checkpoints along the Mundri-Juba road. Continue reading Amadi & Jubek to coordinate removal of illegal checkpoints
GPOC employees call off arrears strike
The employees of the greater pioneering oil company or GPOC have called off the planned strike amidst talks with the management. Continue reading GPOC employees call off arrears strike
Women’s bloc appeals to gov’t to reconsider salary cuts
The women’s bloc is appealing to the government to reconsider its decision to cut a day’s salary from each civil servant. Continue reading Women’s bloc appeals to gov’t to reconsider salary cuts
Employees of GPOC oil firm demand allowance arrears
Employees of GPOC oil firm says they will lay down their tools if their grievances are not addressed within 7 days. Continue reading Employees of GPOC oil firm demand allowance arrears
Abandoned teenage mother offered job
A 15-year-old mother – who was abandoned by both her parents and the father of her child – has been offered a job by local organization in Juba. Continue reading Abandoned teenage mother offered job
NRA to introduce tax laws
The national revenue authority says it plans to introduce tax laws to harmonise collection of revenues in the country. Continue reading NRA to introduce tax laws
NRA generates 1.2 billion SSP in January alone
The National Revenue Authority says it collected a total sum of 1.2 billion pounds in January alone. Continue reading NRA generates 1.2 billion SSP in January alone