The South Sudan Revenue Authority started using new digital systems last Friday. They added an Electronic Permit system and joined the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System, which works alongside the Uganda Revenue Authority. These computer systems help track goods moving between countries and ensure that taxes are actually paid. Traders must pay their taxes before trucks can leave with cargo.
The digital tools let South Sudanese businesspeople monitor where their stuff travels from start to finish. This matters because many items, including cigarettes, alcohol, electronics, and cars, often cross borders without proper taxes being paid. Both countries expect these systems will stop goods from disappearing between Uganda, Kenya, and South Sudan.
Hajji Asadu Kigozi Kisitu from Uganda Revenue Authority talked about how things changed since 2002. Back then, officials had to follow trucks across borders physically. Today, computers handle tracking automatically, making everything faster and more honest. The revenue agencies believe these changes will build trust between East African Community members.
Simon Akuei Deng leads the South Sudan Revenue Authority and wants to fix his country's reputation. He said South Sudan should not be seen as a place where smugglers can easily move goods without paying taxes. The new systems follow international standards for managing trade between countries. Both Uganda and South Sudan see this technology as a way to protect their economies and collect more tax money properly.
The digital tools let South Sudanese businesspeople monitor where their stuff travels from start to finish. This matters because many items, including cigarettes, alcohol, electronics, and cars, often cross borders without proper taxes being paid. Both countries expect these systems will stop goods from disappearing between Uganda, Kenya, and South Sudan.
Hajji Asadu Kigozi Kisitu from Uganda Revenue Authority talked about how things changed since 2002. Back then, officials had to follow trucks across borders physically. Today, computers handle tracking automatically, making everything faster and more honest. The revenue agencies believe these changes will build trust between East African Community members.
Simon Akuei Deng leads the South Sudan Revenue Authority and wants to fix his country's reputation. He said South Sudan should not be seen as a place where smugglers can easily move goods without paying taxes. The new systems follow international standards for managing trade between countries. Both Uganda and South Sudan see this technology as a way to protect their economies and collect more tax money properly.
