(JUBA) – Authorities in South Sudan seized more than 230 bags of expired blend tea in Juba as part of a wider inspection campaign targeting unsafe and substandard goods on sale in local markets. The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) confirmed that 235 bags of expired tea, originallyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s pioneer mobile money provider, mGURUSH, continues to strengthen its role in driving financial inclusion across the country. The company’s leadership recently engaged the public through interviews and discussions on Radio Miraya 101 FM, highlighting the importance of digital payments in reducing reliance on cash and expandingContinue Reading
(NIMULE, EASTERN EQUATORIA) – Authorities in Nimule Municipality have called on companies operating in the town to register their businesses legally as part of wider efforts to regulate the economy, strengthen accountability and protect residents from exploitation by unregistered firms. Mayor Caesar Longa Fuli met with local advocates this weekContinue Reading
(NIMULE, MAGWI COUNTY) – The Mayor of Nimule Municipality, Caesar Longa Fuli, has raised concerns about the growing number of foreign traders dominating both wholesale and retail businesses in the town. Speaking during a cleaning campaign held late last week, Mayor Longa said the involvement of foreign merchants in multipleContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has intercepted and rejected a shipment of maize flour after tests confirmed that it contained dangerous levels of aflatoxin above the safe limit for human consumption. The laboratory analysis was carried out in Juba, where officials confirmed that the flourContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon Atong Kuol Manyang, met this week in Juba with representatives of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) to explore ways of improving the quality and packaging of fish and honey products in South Sudan. The meeting was held onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, Governor of Central Equatoria State, received a detailed progress report from the State Ministry of Roads and Bridges on Thursday. The report was presented by Hon. Clement Maring Samuel, Minister of Roads and Bridges. Governor Mujung commended the Ministry’s leadership for its efforts toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of Central Equatoria State has endorsed a new Tourism and Hotel Management Bill designed to boost the travel and hospitality industry in South Sudan. The decision was made during the weekly Council of Ministers meeting held on Thursday in Juba, chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. RabiContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly has postponed a debate on lifting the parliamentary immunities of two lawmakers after a crucial report from the justice and legislation committee was not ready. The motion concerns opposition parliamentarian Gatwech Lam Puoch and Robert Anei Salva Mathok. During Wednesday’s session, SecondContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has warned that importers bringing substandard goods into the country risk losing their business licences. The announcement came days after the Bureau ordered the return of three trucks carrying maize grain and beans deemed unfit for human consumption to Uganda.Continue Reading
