Some Juba City residents have complained about the sharp rise of commodity prices in the market caused by the depreciation of the local currency against the U.S. dollar. Continue reading Juba residents decry high market prices
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Economy
South Sudan, Ethiopia sign deal to construct highway
The governments of South Sudan and Ethiopia signed an agreement on Thursday to build a highway linking the two countries, President Kiir’s office announced. Continue reading South Sudan, Ethiopia sign deal to construct highway
Govt, ICRC introduce imported cassava species
The national Minister of Agriculture and the International Committee of the Red Cross have introduced two new disease-resistant cassava varieties for distribution to farmers to address food insecurity. Continue reading Govt, ICRC introduce imported cassava species
Warrap distributes 500 ox-ploughs to farmers
The government of Warrap State and the World Vision organization have distributed five hundreds of ox-plows to farmers in Kuajok and the Tonj region. Continue reading Warrap distributes 500 ox-ploughs to farmers
NBGs rallies citizens to step up cultivation
The government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal on Saturday launched the Agricultural Seasonal – a campaign mobilizing farmers to produce enough food for the state this rainy season. Continue reading NBGs rallies citizens to step up cultivation
Central Bank cancels $5 million dollars auction
The Bank of South Sudan said it has canceled the auctioning of US dollars to commercial banks and Forex bureaus after the foreign exchange committee observed irregularities. Continue reading Central Bank cancels $5 million dollars auction
State agriculture official says ministry gone broke without budget
The Minister of Agriculture in Western Equatoria State complained about the lack of budget to fund the agriculture sector in the state. Continue reading State agriculture official says ministry gone broke without budget
Govt opts for local refineries as crude export shrinks
The Minister of Information said Thursday the government will soon operationalize oil refineries in the country as an alternative to the Port Sudan route. Continue reading Govt opts for local refineries as crude export shrinks
Govt says will boost agriculture to avoid oil dependence
The South Sudan Minister of Agriculture and Food Security said on Thursday the government is working to prioritize agriculture and other productive sectors to revive the economy. Continue reading Govt says will boost agriculture to avoid oil dependence
Ruweng, NBGs suffer high prices amid dwindling Sudan imports
The governments of Ruweng Administrative Area and Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have complained about a worsening economic situation resulting from the conflict in Sudan. Continue reading Ruweng, NBGs suffer high prices amid dwindling Sudan imports