Wildlife rangers have detained a land cruiser vehicle with 2000 kilograms of bush meat along Juba – Lafon road and arrested four suspects. Continue reading Rangers arrest four suspected poachers, confiscate vehicle
Category: Economy
Economy
NRA collects SSP95 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023
The Minister of Finance and Planning says the National Revenue Authority has collected 95 billion pounds in the fiscal year 2022/2023. Continue reading NRA collects SSP95 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023
IMF approves $114.8 million for South Sudan
The International Monetary Fund has approved over 114 million US dollars to help South Sudan address its food insecurity and stabilize the market. Continue reading IMF approves $114.8 million for South Sudan
S. Sudan, Sudan talks over oil transit fees cordial-official
A government delegation that left for Sudan days ago says it held cordial discussions with the authorities in Khartoum on how to implement a new proposed oil deal.
This comes as Juba said it completed the $3 billion it pledged to Khartoum after the country gained independence in 2011.
The 2012 Transitional Financial Arrangement deal made Sudan drop its $ 36 fee per barrel pre-condition to just about $10 for South Sudan to transport its crude through the territory.
The agreement struck on September 27, 2012, set out the terms governing the transit, transportation, and processing of oil originating from South Sudan.
Over the weekend, the Special Advisor on Presidential Affairs Bol Mel headed a delegation comprised of the governor of the Central Bank, Johnny Ohisa, and the Minister of Finance, Dier Tong to Khartoum for bilateral talks.
Speaking upon their arrival in Juba on Wednesday, the Minister of Finance Tong Dier said they discussed with the Sudanese authorities issues related to oil and economic matters.
‘The team will also come from Khartoum to Juba where we will thereby continue the discussions so that we complete understanding on all issues that relate to the oil agreement,” he said.
He told the state-run TV SSBC wenesday that South Sudan has completed the payment of $3 billion in March 2022 and the two countries will discuss the implementation of the oil transit fees and uncapping oil production at Block 5A.
Construction of Kuajok’s new airport to be completed by May – Official
The ongoing construction of Kuajok’s new airport will be completed in the next two months, authorities in Warrap have said. Continue reading Construction of Kuajok’s new airport to be completed by May – Official
IMF backs South Sudan push to restrict dollar transactions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has backed a move by the South Sudanese government to restrict using the US dollar in local transactions and contracts as part of the efforts by President Salva Kiir’s administration to contain the high cost of living that has hit households and businesses. Continue reading IMF backs South Sudan push to restrict dollar transactions
Trinity Energy downplays The Sentry corruption report
Trinity Energy has described as defamatory, The Sentry report uncovering its alleged deals in South Sudan’s oil-backed loan, saying it contains significant and defamatory allegations against the organization and its subsidiaries. Continue reading Trinity Energy downplays The Sentry corruption report
The Sentry asks West, UN to sanction corrupt individuals, entities
The Sentry has called on the region, Western countries, and the United Nations to impose sanctions on individuals and entities involved in corrupt oil deals in South Sudan. Continue reading The Sentry asks West, UN to sanction corrupt individuals, entities
Trinity Energy thrives in ‘corrupt’ govt-backed oil deals – The Sentry
A new investigative report by The Sentry has exposed corruption in the country’s oil sector by Trinity Energy Limited and a foreign bank with the backing of South Sudan government. Continue reading Trinity Energy thrives in ‘corrupt’ govt-backed oil deals – The Sentry
Student urges jobless youth to venture into small businesses
A university student is encouraging South Sudanese to embrace all income-generating businesses and end gender roles that undermine women’s entrepreneurship. Continue reading Student urges jobless youth to venture into small businesses