(JUBA) – The Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr Marial Dongrin Ater, received a visiting delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Juba on Wednesday, as part of ongoing cooperation to support governance and economic reform in South Sudan. The AfDB delegation was led by Abdoulaye Coulibaly, Director forContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Finance and Planning has said the country’s non oil revenue remains too low, despite recent improvements in collection. Speaking during the launch of a new Revenue Training Institute on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, Dr Marial Dongrin said domestic tax income contributes less than 20Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has revised its earlier position following public concern over a statement made by its Governor suggesting an urgent plan to print more currency to address the country’s current liquidity shortage. The clarification comes followingg growing concern over the government’s ability to pay salariesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has launched a five day workshop in Juba focused on improving the country’s payment infrastructure through the development and implementation of the Automated Transfer System Plus (ATS+). The event conducted in June, aims to build technical capacity among financial sector stakeholders inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has launched a joint initiative with the country’s major telecommunication operators and the National Communication Authority (NCA) to accelerate the adoption of digital payment systems and reduce dependency on cash transactions. Governor Dr Addis Ababa Othow and First Deputy Governor Hon. SamuelContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Hon. Dr Addis Ababa Othow, has announced the beginning of a national currency reform process aimed at improving monetary stability, enhancing currency security and strengthening the country’s financial system. Dr Othow made the statement while chairing a high levelContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The newly appointed leadership of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has issued a strong warning to staff to immediately stop the reported practice of demanding 10 percent kickbacks during client transactions, calling it unethical and damaging to the integrity of the institution. Governor Dr Addis Ababa OthowContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the new leadership of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) to prioritise banking reforms, transparency and the immediate removal of the 10 percent transaction fees that were previously imposed on users of the banking system. The President issued the directive during theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Hon. Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing digital banking and institutional reform across the country’s financial sector. His recent declaration marks a renewed push to implement the National Payment System and promote modern banking servicesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has launched a three day training programme aimed at preparing its branch staff to use an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, a key step in the Bank’s broader digital transformation plan. The training held in Juba from 17 July 2025 brought togetherContinue Reading
