Southern Sudan is the next biggest investment market in Africa because the infrastructure is zero. People need buildings, power, highways, hospitals — they need everything.Market is ripe but depends on how the referendum works out!!!Wanna bet?

It's a tsunami waiting to happen!!!Everyone is holding their breath.....oil,gas,power,infrastructure,agriculture(South Sudan is green and not a desert as most ignorant people would think),IT...everything is up for grabs..just think it and you already got a business idea!!!Big investors---- EAPC,Nakumatt,Co-op Bank....are lined up after the referendum...Its going to be HUGE!!!

Even my favourite CIC is gearing to enter the SS market! We pray for the peaceful conclusion of this referendum thing and hope the region experiences peace.

@Apple Bees, opportunities in media??

@PKoli-please lets get the facts right.We know that Co-op Bank are the major shareholders at CIC but give us the facts on y you think CIC will enter the SS market!Facts not heresay please..

applebees

how likely is it that things will turn out Ok? as in no fighting and a peaceful referendum?

that's a tall order, but the war weary top guys really would not like another war, especially those who have been enjoying 'peace dividends' i.e good cash (enough to buy a family house in NBO or KLA). Those who have enjoyed during the past 5 years will really try to avoid getting back to war. Those who have not benefited, who normally see Kenyans, Ugandans or Dinkas as those who have gained at their expense will lose nothing should the war be called. The only good thing is that they may not have strong generals.

In any case, a friend confided that should there be any war with the North, this time it will be fought in Khartoum (of course this will be deadly because those daring Dafurians from the West will also join in, as well as the disgruntled Kasalans in the East. The worst case whould be having the war along the borders esp contested areas of Abyei, South Kordofan and Blue Nile.

Whatever the outcome, there'll be big business in South Sudan next year. If peaceful separation, a good business climate will be created- EABL, Co-op, Nakumatt etc will join in. Uganda govt will also be constructing market stalls in every Southern town (most market traders are Ugandans).

If the separation is through UDI or contested and this leads to war, well, emergency NGOs will take charge. They will still need supplies of food, clothing, evacuation/hibernation items etc. High risks will mean high returns

You will need to complete an application form,bring copies of your passport,2passport size photos - payment should be made at KCB
A/C Name:GOSS Travel Permit Special
A/C No: 200602035
Branch: Sarit Centre
The receipt should be attached to your documents before presenting the same at the embassy.Wait for two(2) days to allow processing.

Travelling by road costs KES 6,000 through Kampala while by air - KQ or Jetlink about USD 530 return and about USD 270 one way.

Temperatures are high,can't do without A/C night/day when indoors.

renting a makuti hut goes for $100 a month and spending a night in a container goes for $150inclusive of meals , and in a tent you pay $50 a night.

Guys, can you expound on this..what do you mean by a hut and container? Are they any hotels over there?

How is the security situation?