(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s communications regulator has established a new oversight body to manage the country’s international gateway services and national data centre, a move aimed at improving governance and strengthening control over a critical part of the digital economy. The Director General of the National Communication Authority, RizigContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of South Sudan has formally opened its 2026 planning cycle, with the Minister, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, chairing the first senior management meeting of the year in Juba on January 15, 2026. The meeting, registered as Senior ManagementContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is projected to achieve the fastest economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa in 2026, as the country recovers from years of economic contraction and resumes oil exports. The World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report estimates the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will expand by 48.8 percentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Board of Directors of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) held its second quarter meeting on Wednesday to assess the authority’s performance and provide strategic guidance on revenue administration and governance. The meeting was chaired by Stephen Dhieu Dau, chairperson of the SSRA Board, and reviewed performanceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Congestion at the Port of Mombasa is creating growing challenges for regional trade, with direct implications for South Sudan businesses that rely heavily on the Kenyan port for imports. A rising backlog of empty containers is blocking the smooth handling of containerised cargo, pushing up freight costs andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s business environment continues to reflect both deep structural risks and significant long term market opportunities, according to an overview of economic and investment conditions in the country. Analysts note that the world’s youngest nation remains shaped by years of conflict, weak institutions, and heavy dependence onContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Lawmakers in South Sudan have raised fresh concerns over unpaid salaries for civil servants and organised forces, warning that continued delays are placing strain on households, commercial banks, and overall economic confidence. Boutrus Alison Magaya, Member of Parliament for Maridi County in Western Equatoria State, told theContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Trade between South Sudan and Kenya weakened in the third quarter of 2025, even as Kenya recorded modest overall export growth driven by stronger demand from other African markets, according to new official data. Figures released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that Kenya’s export earningsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has revealed that powerful individuals are causing major losses in the country’s tax revenue at Juba International Airport. Commissioner General William Anyuon Kuol said unauthorized exemptions are responsible for draining around 24 percent of total customs revenue, undermining the nation’s economic stability.Continue Reading
(UNITED STATES) – South Sudan has been listed among African countries with relatively high welfare participation rates among immigrant households in the United States, according to a dataset recently reshared by United States President Donald Trump, renewing debate over immigration policy and its financial implications. The dataset ranks countries byContinue Reading
