(JUBA) – The government of South Sudan has officially opened its real estate market to international investors, marking a new step in efforts to attract foreign capital and expand the country’s property sector. The announcement was made during the first Real Estate Summit held in Juba, bringing together government officials,Continue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The National Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has issued a formal warning to the public about fraudulent online messages and advertisements falsely claiming to offer government backed agricultural grants. The scam, circulated under the name of a group calling itself the “Global Farmers Association,” hasContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has placed trade, energy and investment at the centre of its recent diplomatic activities, highlighting the country’s focus on economic diplomacy as part of its foreign policy. During the ministry’s second weekly media press briefing of 2025, it wasContinue Reading
(ADDIS ABABA) – South Sudan is preparing to sign an agreement with Ethiopia to receive electricity from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), in a move expected to expand access to energy across the country and stimulate growth in key sectors. President Salva Kiir Mayardit announced the plan on 9Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has completed a three day staff orientation workshop aimed at introducing new and previously untrained employees to the institution’s guiding policies and core values. The training was organised by the Directorate of Administration and Human Resources and took place in Juba between 7Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has opened a three day peace conference in Kuda, Dolo Payam, Juba County, aimed at addressing tensions between cattle herders from Terekeka and farming communities in Juba County. The meeting, which began on Wednesday, was organisedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, held talks with Jonglei State Minister of Trade and Industry, Majur Kot Kuir, on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, to address pressing issues affecting traders in the state, with a particular focus on the fishing sector. The meetingContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan has taken steps towards creating a national framework for carbon markets, following the launch of a three day stakeholder consultation workshop in Juba. The workshop is organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Officials saidContinue Reading
(NIMULE, MAGWI COUNTY) – The Loa Development Committee in Eastern Equatoria has raised concerns over a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on behalf of the community regarding sand mining for the ongoing construction of South Sudan’s dry port in Nimule. The committee says the agreement was concluded without proper consultationContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has held a meeting with the Head of Mission of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to South Sudan, David Mogga Kawaje, where the two discussed opportunities for investment in the state. The meeting took place in Juba onContinue Reading
