South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
By Awan Achiek
The government On Thursday, announced its plan to install solar panels along the border with Uganda to enhance nighttime surveillance.
Simon Akuei Deng, Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority, said that discussions are underway with Malaysian investors to import solar panels to improve border surveillance.
“The solar lamp poles are crucial for our security, perimeter walls, surveillance, and energy storage. This is a vital technology that we can easily implement in our country to enhance city surveillance,” Akuei told SSBC on Thursday.
A delegation from the South Sudan Revenue Authority, led by Chairman of the Board of Directors Stephen Dhieu Dau, is currently in Malaysia to explore new investment opportunities and boost exports.
Akuei revealed that the panels will be installed along the Nimule border to enhance surveillance.
“This technology can easily transmit data about activities along the road, including truck movements and border post surveillance, making it highly relevant for our operations, along with other technologies being manufactured here,” he said.
He expressed confidence that the solar panels would help reduce crime along the border.
“You know, different ranges of electronics, the power systems, the charging systems, and battery storage—these are easy solutions that can be used to actually provide power to the rural areas in South Sudan.”
Akuei emphasized the desire to partner with Malaysia to lower tax levies on technology.
“The most interesting aspect is how we can cooperate in reducing tax levies on technologies produced here.”
