The announcement came during a meeting of the Electronic Service Board (E-Service) in Juba, which also served to welcome new board members. The E-Service Board, tasked with overseeing digital revenue collection systems, held its first meeting of 2025 on Friday.
Tejwok Simon Ajak, Deputy Chairperson of the E-Service Board, stated that the 100 billion SSP figure could have been higher if more government institutions adopted the electronic service system. He cited resistance from agencies, including the Civil Aviation Authority, as a key obstacle.
“Some institutions are not fully utilising the E-Service system, which has limited our revenue collection,” Ajak said.
Ajak also announced the launch of an aerial mapping project in Juba, aimed at creating a digital land registry to address land grabbing and improve land management.
“The mapping began today and will support a digital system for land registration, which could simplify property transactions and reduce disputes,” he explained. The initiative is expected to focus initially on the capital before potentially expanding to other areas.
The NRA’s non-oil revenue collection is a notable development for South Sudan, where the economy heavily depends on oil exports. However, challenges such as institutional resistance and limited digital infrastructure continue to hinder progress in diversifying revenue sources.
