(JUBA) – South Sudan’s struggling economy, weakened by years of conflict and a steep fall in oil receipts, is increasingly sustained by informal and often illegal trade in natural resources. A new report presented to the United Nations Security Council and published this week explains how the trade in goldContinue Reading
This business commentary contains updates from the Ministry of Health, Republic of South Sudan. (FASHODA COUNTY) – Essential medical supplies have been successfully delivered to Fashoda County in Upper Nile State under the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), marking a major step in addressing access challenges in one of SouthContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Nairobi has held a dialogue with South Sudanese artists based in Kenya, focusing on the role of music and creative arts in advancing unity, cultural identity and positive international representation. The meeting, convened on 28 August 2025, brought togetherContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Kenyan government announced plans to raise taxes on both domestic and international air tickets, a move expected to increase the cost of air travel across the region, including for passengers travelling to and from South Sudan. The proposal was tabled in parliament by Kimani Ichung’wah, the MajorityContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has introduced a new promotion rewarding early morning mobile money (MoMo) users with a 25 percent bonus on airtime calls. The offer, valid daily from 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. is part of MTN’s efforts to encourage digital transactions and boost customer engagement. Subscribers canContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudanese politics has given us many things. Reshuffles that come faster than boda boda tyres wear out, officials who treat criticism like witchcraft, and now, the latest episode featuring Ambassador Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel Ayuel vs. broadcaster Ajak Deng Chiengkou. South Sudanese politics has always been aContinue Reading
Government officials from both national and county levels are facing charges for stealing water designated for residents of Mombasa. Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir announced a collaborative effort between Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company (MOWASSCO) and the county’s water, infrastructure, and health departments that revealed 21 illegal water connections throughoutContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has published its official daily foreign exchange rates for Thursday, 21 August 2025, showing marginal adjustments across major currencies. The South Sudanese pound (SSP) continues to trade under pressure, with one US dollar officially valued at SSP 4,608.94 (selling) and SSP 4,472.72 (buying).Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Nairobi has launched a new initiative to register South Sudanese business owners and investors operating in Kenya. The programme, led by the Embassy’s Trade and Investment Section, aims to strengthen trade cooperation, address challenges and create opportunities for SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN Group Limited, a leading pan African mobile operator, reported strong financial and operational performance for the first half of 2025, driven by growth across its African markets, including South Sudan. The company serves 298 million customers in 16 countries and has highlighted gains in service revenue, dataContinue Reading
