(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has held discussions with the leadership of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area on ways to strengthen trade and improve road access between Pibor and neighbouring Jonglei State. On 18 September 2025, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon Atong Kuol Manyang, receivedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Banks in South Sudan are facing a serious liquidity problem, leaving many customers frustrated as they queue for hours only to receive small amounts of cash far below their approved withdrawal limits. Several account holders told Jakony.com® that banks are limiting withdrawals to 100,000 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP),Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudanese music star Mapia One Dictionary has announced the postponement of his highly anticipated concert that was set to take place on 10 October 2025 at Juba National Stadium. The change comes after confirmation that the venue will host the South Sudan versus Senegal football match onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – STEMpower, a prominent science and technology education organisation in South Sudan, has pledged strong support for the newly launched Mayardit Academy for Space Science. The initiative, which was inaugurated in Juba on Wednesday 10 September, is being seen as a significant milestone in efforts to inspire the country’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (MOICT&PS) has announced measures to address operational difficulties faced by two of its key institutions, the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF) and the Access to Information Commission. The decisions were taken during the ministry’s 14th leadership meeting, heldContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has formally validated a national e-commerce policy and strategy with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The move is intended to expand digital trade opportunities, strengthen private sector growth and support wider economic reforms. E-commerce, which refers to theContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed into law a bill that formally introduces the term “Rashism” into the country’s legislation on national memory. The term is defined as a totalitarian ideology forming the basis of the Russian regime, rooted in chauvinism, imperialism, and practices resembling both communistContinue Reading
(WAU) – Digitel South Sudan has expanded its telecommunications network with the addition of two new sites in Pala and Akuoyo, both located along the Wau–Tonj Road in Western Bahr el Ghazal State. The company said the move is part of its wider efforts to extend mobile coverage and improveContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan convened a one day workshop on 28 August 2025 to address the country’s ongoing economic challenges, particularly the liquidity crisis, where over 80 percent of citizens remain outside the formal financial system. The Policy Dissemination Workshop on Financial Inclusion and Market Development broughtContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet) has appointed Mr. Francis Mading Chol Maduot as Vice President of its subsidiary, Nilepet Insurance Company (NPIC), following the confidence placed in him by Nilepet Managing Director Eng. Ayuel Kacgor. Established in 2023, Nilepet Insurance Company provides comprehensive coverage for both upstream and downstreamContinue Reading
