The Minister of Petroleum called on the newly appointed finance minister to stop people from turning the ministry into a cashier office and direct them to relevant spending agencies. Continue reading Kang warns Awow: ‘Finance ministry turned into cashier office’
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Economy
400 containers headed for South Sudan grounded in Port Mombasa
More than 400 containers destined for South Sudan are grounded at Kenyan port of Mombasa after traders refused to pay the 350 US-dollar charge for the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note. Continue reading 400 containers headed for South Sudan grounded in Port Mombasa
Finance minister says govt spends more than it generates
New Minister of Finance and Planning Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang said Tuesday the country has not been able to raise enough resources despite the crude oil export. Continue reading Finance minister says govt spends more than it generates
Trade ministry gets $5 million grant ‘to support farmers’: Anyuon
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has secured 5 million US dollars from the UN development agency – UNDP and the World Bank to support farmers across the country. Continue reading Trade ministry gets $5 million grant ‘to support farmers’: Anyuon
Kiir appoints Engineer to head Finance Ministry
President Salva Kiir fired Finance and Planning Minister Dr Bak Barnaba Chol and appointed an Engineer as a replacement in a presidential decree read on the state-run TV, SSBC Friday,15,03,2024. Continue reading Kiir appoints Engineer to head Finance Ministry
Govt, partners launch 2024 planting season in Aweil
The South Sudan government and United Nations food agencies launched the 2024 planting season at Aweil Rice Scheme of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Wednesday. Continue reading Govt, partners launch 2024 planting season in Aweil
South Sudan’s corrupt status retards investment: Igga
Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga said South Sudan’s status as the second most corrupt country in the world has obstructed investment opportunities in the country. Continue reading South Sudan’s corrupt status retards investment: Igga
VP Igga suggests tax exemption on agricultural inputs
The vice president in charge of Economic Cluster has suggested tax exemption on agricultural inputs and agriculture-related goods to boost local production in the country. Continue reading VP Igga suggests tax exemption on agricultural inputs
Central Bank warns against cash hoarding
The Bank of South Sudan has introduced measures to encourage South Sudanese to deposit their money in the existing banks in the country instead of keeping cash in their houses. Continue reading Central Bank warns against cash hoarding
Govt to send older civil servants to retirement: Bichiok
The Minister of Public Service briefed President Salva Kiir on Monday about his plans to pay the pensions of older civil servants before sending them for retirement to make way for a younger workforce. Continue reading Govt to send older civil servants to retirement: Bichiok