JEDCO Warns Customers Against Giving Tips or Gifts to Staff

JEDCO Warns Customers Against Giving Tips or Gifts to Staff

2025-09-16

(JUBA COUNTY) – Electricity Firm Warns Against Informal Payments The Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has issued a strong reminder to customers that its staff are not permitted to accept tips, gifts, or any form of inducement for services provided. The company says the notice is part of its commitmentContinue Reading

Kiir Hosts Ethiopian Officials on Trade and Infrastructure

Kiir Hosts Ethiopian Officials on Trade and Infrastructure

2025-08-27

(JUBA) – South Sudan and Ethiopia are moving to strengthen their economic partnership through new infrastructure projects, banking collaboration and improved air transport. Talks held today between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Ethiopian Special Envoy and Finance Minister Ahmed Shide Mohammed focused on boosting trade, investment and regional integration. MinisterContinue Reading

Trade Ministry Seeks UNOPS Support on Border and Testing Facilities

Trade Ministry Seeks UNOPS Support on Border and Testing Facilities

2025-08-27

(JUBA) – The National Ministry of Trade and Industry held a follow-up meeting on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to discuss priority areas where international support is being sought to strengthen trade and economic growth in South Sudan. The discussions were chairedContinue Reading

27,500 Households to Benefit from EU Funded Farming Project in Central Equatoria

27,500 Households to Benefit from EU Funded Farming Project in Central Equatoria

2025-08-23

(JUBA COUNTY) – Germany, the Netherlands, and the European Union have launched an expanded phase of the Community Driven Rural Development project in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan, as part of a €48 million ($51.8 million) initiative to strengthen rural livelihoods under a collaborative Team Europe approach. The project nowContinue Reading

Rising Nile Waters Put South Sudan on Flood Alert

Rising Nile Waters Put South Sudan on Flood Alert

2025-08-22

(JUBA COUNTY) – The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has raised fresh flood alerts after reporting high water levels across major monitoring stations on the Nile and its tributaries. The latest update, released on 21 August 2025, shows several locations in South Sudan remain at or above alert thresholds,Continue Reading

Exam Fee Abuse Under Scrutiny in South Sudan

Exam Fee Abuse Under Scrutiny in South Sudan

2025-08-22

(JUBA) – The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has cautioned schools and teachers across South Sudan against charging pupils and parents fees beyond the official rates set for national examinations. The ministry has said it will take legal action against any institution or teacher found guilty of overcharging. AccordingContinue Reading