(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has introduced new salary processing tariffs for civil servants as part of a broader policy to promote digital payments and reduce reliance on cash in the economy. The charges, which range from SSP 500 to SSP 2,000 (equivalent to $0.11 to $0.44),Continue Reading
(KARATINA) – Protests erupted early on Monday, 7 July 2025, in Karatina town, Nyeri County, disrupting transport and trade along the Great North Road, a key corridor linking Nairobi to northern Kenya and onwards to South Sudan. By 7am, Karatina had come to a standstill. Businesses, including banks, were closed,Continue Reading
(MOROBO) – Residents of Morobo, Yei and Lainya counties in Central Equatoria State are urging the national government to resume and complete the long delayed construction of the Juba–Lainya–Yei–Morobo–Kaya highway, a critical infrastructure project that was once expected to transform trade and movement across the region. Launched in 2020 asContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) of South Sudan has clarified its role in verifying and authenticating official documents, both from within the country and those originating from abroad. This comes as part of efforts to ensure legal recognition and credibility of key documents usedContinue Reading
Hello Mustapha, I recently took my Mercedes ML to a car wash in Juba where the attendants removed the seats and used a hose to clean the entire interior. Since then, I have been experiencing electrical issues, and the car smells damp. What are the dangers of hosing the insideContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Hello Mustapha, I have been having trouble with my car’s electric windows lately. They move very slowly or sometimes get stuck halfway. On a few occasions, I have had to push them up manually. Could this be caused by dust from Juba’s roads or rainwater from the currentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation since its independence on 9 July 2011, offers travellers a unique mix of natural beauty, cultural depth and adventure. Located in north eastern Africa and bordered by eight countries, it remains largely undiscovered by tourists but holds great potential as a growingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has published a detailed update on the visa types available for foreign nationals wishing to enter South Sudan, alongside the launch of a new government eServices Portal designed to simplify applications and access to public services. The visa policies andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan continues to maintain an active diplomatic presence across the world through a network of embassies and consulates. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, as of July 2025, the country has over 30 official missions across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. TheseContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Rob Granieri, co-founder of the US based trading firm Jane Street, has been named in a controversial $7 million arms financing case tied to an alleged coup plot in South Sudan. The development comes following growing international scrutiny of Granieri, who is also facing regulatory action in IndiaContinue Reading
