The South Sudan’s Minister Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has officially cancelled the 90-day Administrative and Technical Review of the Crawford Capital Pay Digital Payment and E-Service System, following directives from Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga, who also chairs the Economic Cluster.
The 90-day review, which was initially announced on March 5, 2026, aimed to assess and improve the Crawford Capital Pay system to ensure more balanced solutions for technical and operational challenges.
The review was intended to align the system with the Ministry’s vision of improving digital payment services and e-governance.
However, on March 6, 2026, Dr. James Wani Igga issued a formal directive, referenced RSS/00VP/2/1/026, advising the Ministry to pause the review and consult with the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs before proceeding further.
In compliance with this guidance, Minister Atong halted the review immediately.
In a statement, the Ministry emphasized that the decision to pause the review does not dissolve or reverse the Council of Ministers’ Resolution No. 34/2024, but seeks to ensure that Crawford Capital Pay is strengthened through a systematic, transparent, and legally compliant process.
“While the Ministry remains committed to the continued implementation of Crawford Capital Pay, we respect the advice of H.E. the Vice President and Chair of the Economic Cluster,” the statement read.
The Ministry highlighted that the move aligns with Article 114(1) of the Transitional Constitution of South Sudan, 2011 (as amended), which allows ministers to head their respective ministries, while giving the Council of Ministers authority to review, amend, or cancel ministerial decisions.
Minister Atong reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to digitalization and integration of e-services with the East African Community system but underscored that such processes must be conducted carefully, transparently, and in a manner that safeguards trade and institutional operations.
The Ministry further instructed the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) to provide a detailed account of all transactions to ensure full transparency and accountability, allowing the Ministry to issue a circular guiding the public on the proper use of Crawford Capital Pay.
Officials confirmed that the decision was taken in good faith, with the interests of the government, the economy, and the South Sudanese people as the primary consideration.
The cancellation of the review is expected to pause certain system upgrades temporarily but maintains the government’s commitment to digital payment reforms and e-service automation.
