(Tambura) – More than 700 children have dropped out of school in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, during the first term of the academic year, education officials confirmed this week. The figures highlight growing concern over the impact of conflict, displacement, and poverty on education in South Sudan. Mathew Kassiano,Continue Reading
(Juba) – As global coffee markets face increasing pressure from climate change, South Sudan is quietly emerging as an unexpected but promising player in the future of climate-resilient agriculture. While Brazil, the world’s largest producer of Arabica coffee suffers from erratic weather and declining yields, South Sudan’s Excelsa coffee offersContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan has signed a new cooperation agreement with Nigeria’s leading aviation training institution to build technical and professional skills in its civil aviation sector. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formalised between the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT),Continue Reading
(Juba) – Trust Insurance Group (TIG), a South Sudanese owned insurance company, continues to strengthen its role in the country’s financial sector, offering a broad range of general and medical insurance services tailored for individuals and businesses. Based at Techno Center in Juba, TIG is positioning itself as a oneContinue Reading
(Juba) – Integrated financial services provider Britam Holdings PLC has reported a significant rise in its earnings and continues to expand its insurance offerings across East Africa. The group, which includes insurance, investment, and asset management services, has been active in enhancing regional financial resilience, including efforts relevant to emergingContinue Reading
(Juba) – Gold prices fell sharply on Friday, marking their lowest point in nearly a month as global geopolitical and trade tensions showed signs of easing. This drop in price is being closely monitored in South Sudan, where gold is increasingly seen as a critical hedge against economic uncertainty andContinue Reading
(Moscow) – Russia’s economy is beginning to unravel under the weight of global sanctions, with rising inflation, dwindling fuel reserves, and a budget in deep deficit, according to Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy. While Moscow grapples with shrinking revenues and severe economic pressures, Ukraine is seeing signs of recovery and growthContinue Reading
