Roads & Revenue: South Sudan Revenue Authority calls for urgent rehabilitation of the Juba–Nimule highway after inspecting Nimule customs, saying better road conditions will speed truck movement and boost tax collection. Oil Finance: South Sudan has regained limited access to advance financing after easing a dispute with BB Energy, with three additional crude cargoes awarded for August–November 2026. Currency Watch: A senior VP economic advisor warns the SSP could hit 1,000,000 per $100 by year-end if urgent measures aren’t taken, citing weak production and rising dollar demand. Drought Preparedness: WFP and the government activated the country’s first drought anticipatory action plan in Budi and Kapoeta North, targeting 65,000+ people with cash support and early warning messages. Local Business Costs: Juba City Council consults hotels and catering businesses on proposed solid waste fee changes, with reported increases for small businesses and large warehouses. Regional Energy Trade: Ethiopia and Kenya sign a new electricity supply deal to expand cross-border power connectivity and support regional growth. Elections & Party Funding: SPLM says it received a 5 billion SSP donation ahead of the December 2026 elections. Central Bank Labour: Bank of South Sudan staff resume work after a union engagement and a short suspension of a sit-in over unpaid allowances. Agriculture Focus: The agriculture minister urges farmers to grow crops suited to local conditions to strengthen value chains and reduce dependence on imports.