A Uganda-based South Sudanese entrepreneur is appealing to revenue collection institutions to exempt vendors from paying taxes to encourage youth into business. Continue reading Govt told to cease taxing vendors to encourage youth entrepreneurship
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Economy
MP urges South Sudan to ratify EAC free trade treaty
A lawmaker representing South Sudan at the East African Legislative Assembly has called on the government to ratify the Customs Union protocol as President Salva Kiir takes over the chairmanship of the bloc. Continue reading MP urges South Sudan to ratify EAC free trade treaty
NBGs to cultivate 525,000 hectares at Aweil Rice Scheme
Northern Bahr el Ghazal government said on Wednesday it intends to boost the current production at the Aweil Rice Scheme and cultivate a record 1,250,000 feddans (525,000 hectares). Continue reading NBGs to cultivate 525,000 hectares at Aweil Rice Scheme
WES MPs reject tabling of 2022/2023 fiscal budget
Some lawmakers in Western Equatoria on Tuesday rejected a presentation of what they termed as a postmortem for the fiscal year 2022/2023. Continue reading WES MPs reject tabling of 2022/2023 fiscal budget
The ‘unilateral decision’ by drivers to increase transport fees is wrong – official
South Sudan General Transport Workers Trade Union has described the ‘unilateral decision’ by drivers to increase public transport fees recently was wrong. Continue reading The ‘unilateral decision’ by drivers to increase transport fees is wrong – official
NBGs’ Akeen backs P8 candidates to top country in performance
Norther Bahr-El Ghazal governor Tong Akeen Ngor on Monday expressed optimism that the sitting candidates will bring top numbers in the 2023/2024 national primary exams. Continue reading NBGs’ Akeen backs P8 candidates to top country in performance
NBGs harvests 500-hectare of rice at Aweil Rice Scheme
Northern Bahr el Ghazal State governor on Thursday launched the harvesting of a 500-hectare rice plantation at the Aweil Rice Scheme. Continue reading NBGs harvests 500-hectare of rice at Aweil Rice Scheme
How floods introduced new method of farming in Warrap
In Warrap State, where large settlements have been inundated by flashfloods and other stricken by dry spells in recent years, farmers abandon staple crops and turn to rice cultivation in a bid to adapt to the impact of climate change. Continue reading How floods introduced new method of farming in Warrap
Goods worth millions looted, vehicle torched in Wau-Kuajok road ambush
A trader is counting losses after gunmen looted goods worth millions of pounds and torched a commercial vehicle on the Wau-Kuajok road over the weekend. Continue reading Goods worth millions looted, vehicle torched in Wau-Kuajok road ambush
‘Ethiopian Dam will benefit Africa,’ say Military Attachés in Addis
Continue reading ‘Ethiopian Dam will benefit Africa,’ say Military Attachés in Addis