South Sudan businesses struggle with inflation

by M. B. | in Economics | 22.05.2012

JUBA - South Sudan’s business people are struggling to provide goods and services since the shutdown of the country’s oil production earlier this year. The halt cut off nearly all of the country’s revenues, sparking inflation and soaring prices.

Soaring prices challenge daily life in South Sudan’s capital Juba.
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Border conflicts between Sudan and South Sudan witnessed a strident escalation over the past two months, straining the already difficult currency situation in the country.

For Sudanvotes, Marvis Birungi looks at how the South Sudanese investors and businesses try to cope with this crisis: