(JUBA) – Vice President and Chair of the Economic Cluster, Dr James Wani Igga, has called for urgent action to clear the country’s large backlog of civil service salaries and improve the delivery of public services, saying the matter can no longer be delayed. Dr Igga made the remarks onContinue Reading
(ACCRA) – The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Rita Nyankiir Akoon, is in Accra, Ghana, where she is taking part in the Cedi at 60 International Currency Conference. She is joined by senior officials from the Bank of South Sudan, including the Director General for FinancialContinue Reading
(MOMBASA) – Thousands of containers destined for South Sudan remain stuck at the Port of Mombasa after new Kenyan tax rules and strict storage limits disrupted trade, risking losses of millions of dollars for local importers. Hamid Abdellatif, a clearance agent for South Sudanese importers, told media that traders areContinue Reading
(ARUSHA) – The East African Community recorded a significant rise in international trade during the second quarter of 2025, driven by strong export performance and increased commercial activity across member states. The latest Quarterly Statistics Bulletin shows that total trade increased to USD 38.2 billion, compared with USD 29.7 billionContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services has launched a new ICT Hub in Bor Town to support youth training and improve digital access across Jonglei State. The hub was opened on last Tuesday with financial support from MTN South Sudan. The facility isContinue Reading
(YAMBIO COUNTY) – Farmers and agribusiness operators across South Sudan are urging the government to ease taxes and support mechanised agriculture, warning that outdated tools, poor infrastructure, and multiple tax layers are strangling local production and pushing the country further into food import dependence. Agricultural leaders say that unless taxesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) held a one day consultative meeting on 7 November 2025 to review the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the Strengthening South Sudan’s Financial Sector (3SF) Project. The session, held at BoSS headquarters in Juba, brought together consultants, technical experts, andContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Senior Presidential Envoy Adut Kiir has urged African nations and international partners to strengthen regional cooperation and technology sharing to help South Sudan build resilience against flooding and improve food security. Speaking during her visit to the 2025 Africa International Agricultural Expo (AIAE) at the Kenyatta International ConventionContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has announced cash rewards to its MoMo Agents, Merchants, Freelancers, and EVD Resellers as part of its ongoing “Shukran Junubin Promo”, a nationwide appreciation campaign celebrating the company’s milestone of reaching four million customers. The telecommunications company said each of the selected winners received 400,000Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, met with the President of the South Sudan Basketball Federation (SSBF), Mr. Luol Deng, in Juba on Friday, 31 October 2025, to explore new opportunities for attracting international investors to South Sudan. The meeting focused on howContinue Reading
