AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Revenue & Liquidity: South Sudan’s Capital Pay will keep running the digital revenue system, but the government says taxes must now be paid in cash (including at border points) and banks must remit cash to the Ministry of Finance to ease currency shortages. Food Security: The government and IFAD launched a $41.8M programme for 4 counties, aiming to boost climate-smart farming, fisheries, nutrition, and market access for 100,000+ people over seven years. Electricity Costs: A ministerial committee inspected Ezra Power Plant to assess heavy fuel oil needs after the company sought tax exemptions to keep Juba’s power supply running. Currency & Prices: Juba residents say prices of essentials keep rising despite falling fuel costs, blaming pound depreciation and higher taxes. Cybercrime Act Watch: CEPO says it will monitor how the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act is enforced, warning it must not be used to silence dissent. Ebola Update (Regional): WHO says DR Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is expanding in Ituri but some areas show stabilization. Bishops Urge Peace: Catholic bishops appealed for dialogue and peace ahead of December elections, warning of a looming constitutional crisis and calling for stronger humanitarian support.
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