Banking Liquidity & Salaries: Activist Edmund Yakani says Juba banks are telling civil servants and soldiers their salaries are deposited, but cash is unavailable—forcing people to travel repeatedly, accept partial payments, or go home empty-handed. Budget Disbursement: The Ministry of Culture and Museums’ undersecretary Amer Mangar appealed for timely release of approved budgets, alleging ministries face delays after a “new list” is sent from the Office of the President, weakening service delivery. Co-ops & Food Security: Co-operative Bank of South Sudan convened 41 co-operative societies in Northern Bahr el Ghazal to discuss how co-operative banking can strengthen agriculture, rural enterprise, and supply chains. Housing & Urban Growth: Central Equatoria signed a partnership with Ethiopia’s Federal Housing Corporation to boost housing, infrastructure, and urban planning in Juba, with a focus on investment opportunities. Skills for Jobs: STEMpower South Sudan graduated 180 students from a four-month digital skills program across six STEM centers, aiming at economic independence through tech and AI-related training. Governance & Tax Trust: A call for transparency in tax collections urges regular public reporting and stronger oversight to curb corruption and improve compliance. Ebola Travel Rules: Israel imposed Ebola-linked entry restrictions affecting travellers from South Sudan (among other countries), adding screening requirements for airlines. Security & Service Destruction: Reports on Jonglei’s Lankien describe hospitals, cold-chain storage, and solar water systems being looted and destroyed during fighting—highlighting the economic cost of insecurity. Youth & Violence: Opinion pieces link youth gangs to unemployment, poverty, and prolonged exposure to conflict, urging jobs and community support.