Ezra agrees to slash Juba electricity tariffs from 1st November
Ezra Construction and Development Group has announced that it will comply with President Salva Kiir’s directive to cut electricity tariffs in Juba, with the new pricing expected to take effect on November 1, 2025. The decision follows weeks of uncertainty and public debate after the company initially resisted the presidential order. The announcement marks a […]
Ezra halts implementation of Presidential Order on electricity tariffs, citing lack of clarity
Ezra Construction and Development Group, the majority shareholder in the Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO), has formally refused to implement a recent presidential directive to lower electricity tariffs, stating the order lacks the necessary clarity to be executed. The move effectively postpones anticipated financial relief for Juba residents and businesses grappling with high energy costs. […]
South Sudan’s President Kiir orders Juba power tariff reduction
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has directed a reduction in electricity tariffs in Juba, aiming to make power more affordable for households and businesses while safeguarding investor interests. The announcement comes after growing public concern over high electricity costs in the capital. Under the new rates, households consuming less than 100 kilowatt-hours per month will […]
Kiir orders review of Ezra power deal
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed a comprehensive review of the government’s power purchase agreement with Ezra Construction and Development Group to ensure it aligns with South Sudan’s electricity policy. The directive follows a report presented to the President by the Power Purchase Review Agreement Committee, chaired by Engineer Madhieu Acuil Mawien, Undersecretary in the […]
