Nimule Trade & Revenue: The Economic Cluster has approved a EU-funded one-stop border post in Nimule to speed up cross-border trade with Uganda, while the Interior Minister ordered downsizing of staff at the border to curb revenue leakages and improve collection. Banking & Cash Policy: Commercial banks praised the Economic Reforms Committee’s cash collection policy and said talks with clearing agents and freight/forwarders aim to close loopholes in revenue collection. Tax Deadline: The South Sudan Revenue Authority set September 15 as the deadline for August tax filing and payments, including monthly and quarterly returns and audit arrears, with payments directed through designated revenue banks. Budget & Elections Funding: Finance Minister Kuol Daniel Ayulo tabled the SSP 11.34 trillion 2026/27 budget, with oil projected at 79.5% of revenue, and a separate proposal allocates nearly SSP 184 billion for December 22 election-related activities. Statistics Governance: President Kiir appointed a new National Bureau of Statistics board chaired by former Finance Minister Dr. Dier Tong Ngor to strengthen oversight of official data. Livelihood Support: IDPs in Amadi (Juba) received start-up items to expand small businesses, targeting women traders and host-community beneficiaries. Oil & Regional Energy Watch: Analysts flagged crude supply, financing, and infrastructure risks for Aliko Dangote’s planned Lamu refinery, while Uganda’s new “Pearl Sweet” grade faces buyer challenges due to wax and heating costs.