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Mama Gwedegwede: Small Scale Business and their impact in the economy

According to the report, micro and small businesses have made a significant contribution to South Sudan's economic growth and development through the creation of jobs, GDP, the eradication of poverty, the empowerment of women, and the support of larger businesses.

February 5, 2025

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Electricity company, Ezra drops Thermal Energy tariff by 13% to ease customer burden

The Ezra Construction and Development Group has introduced a 13% interim discount on the Thermal Energy Tariff to support affordable energy access in South Sudan. A 13% interim discount on thermal energy tariffs is introduced to ease consumer burdens until the Nesitu

April 16, 2025

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Traders decry closure of shops over Tax disputes, call for intervention

Traders in Juba City have decried continuous closure of shops by City Council over tax disputes. Some of the taxes levied by Juba City council on traders include, Annual Town rate, annual rental value, Service fee, Garbage fee Signboard fee among others.

April 14, 2025

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Central Equatorial Governor directs City Council to halt closure of shops over tax disputes.

The governor of Central Equatoria state Augustino Jadalla Wani has urged the Juba City Council and the tax collection department to cease all hostile means for tax enforcement. The Government made a concern following a public outcry that the Juba City Council

April 14, 2025

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In South Sudan, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods.

Inflation Rate in South Sudan increased to 112.60 percent in October from 107.90 percent in September of 2024. Inflation Rate in South Sudan averaged 62.62 percent from 2008 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 549.40 percent in September of 2016

February 5, 2025