(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Public Service will on Tuesday begin a nationwide headcount and biometric registration of all government civil servants, in an effort to confirm the real size of the national workforce and address payroll fraud. Officials say the exercise is expected to run for two yearsContinue Reading
(PANRIENG) – H. E. Stephano Wieu de Mialek, the Chief Administrator of the Ruweng Administrative Area, met officials from the World Bank Group on Monday to discuss ongoing development work and possible new areas of partnership aimed at improving community resilience. The meeting took place in Panrieng on 17 NovemberContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The new governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Yeni Samuel Costa, was formally received at the institution’s headquarters on Monday, where he pledged to strengthen currency confidence, improve digital payment systems and enforce strict compliance across the bank. His arrival was met with applause from staff membersContinue Reading
(KINSHASA) – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has fully integrated its customs data exchange system with the East African Community (EAC) Single Customs Territory, joining Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda on the centralised platform from 28 November 2025. The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) said KinshasaContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – South Sudan marked its national exhibition day at the 25th East African Community Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Trade Fair in Nairobi, where local entrepreneurs presented a wide range of products and innovations to regional buyers and business partners. The event took place at Uhuru Gardens as partContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The outgoing Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Hon. Dr. Addis Ababa Othow Akongdit, has expressed his gratitude to President Salva Kiir Mayardit for the opportunity to serve as the head of the country’s central bank, describing his tenure as a period of growth, reform, and renewedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has received a detailed briefing from the Orient Group on plans for South Sudan’s upcoming Agrifood and Business Exposure initiative. The briefing, held on 11 November 2025, focused on outlining the implementation roadmap, strategies for mobilising resources, and engaging international organisations andContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A one day public consultation and awareness workshop was held in Yei River County as part of preparations for the implementation of the ASSIST Project’s mini grid pilot system. The event brought together 100 participants drawn from local government, community groups, business representatives and civil society.Continue Reading
(WAU) – The Governor of Western Bahr El Ghazal State, Maj Gen Sharif Daniel Sharif, has launched the construction of the Kubri Sitta Bridge in Wau. The project is expected to improve movement between Wau South and Wau North and support trade within the town. The governor described the projectContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The South Sudan Embassy in Nairobi has been closed after failing to pay rent for almost a year, according to staff and media reports. The office, located at Senteu Plaza in the Kilimani area, was locked by the landlord on 7 November after arrears accumulated. The closure hasContinue Reading
