(JUBA) – The Ministry of Finance and Planning held a reception on Tuesday 19 August 2025 to welcome its newly appointed Deputy Minister, Hon. Yien Gach Ruey. The event took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Juba and was attended by senior government officials, dignitaries from Upper Nile State andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A South Sudanese economist has called on the Bank of South Sudan to take immediate action to restore liquidity and public confidence as the country faces a severe cash shortage affecting economic activity. Sunday Manyang Agok told Radio Miraya that both fiscal and monetary mismanagement have left tooContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Revenue Authority (SSRA) has proposed a major overhaul of the country’s tax system, recommending a transition from the current sell tax to a Value Added Tax (VAT) model. The initiative aims to strengthen revenue collection and bring South Sudan’s financial framework closer to regional standards. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Finance and Planning, Marial Dongrin, has affirmed that his ministry is implementing key reforms aimed at stabilising the country’s economy, improving efficiency, and ensuring transparency in public financial management. Speaking to journalists in Juba on Tuesday during the welcoming ceremony of the new deputyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced its full support for the upcoming National Agro-Food Trade Fair, scheduled to take place in January 2026. The exhibition is expected to provide South Sudanese farmers and producers with a vital platform to promote their agricultural products and strengthen linksContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Nairobi has launched a new initiative to register South Sudanese business owners and investors operating in Kenya. The programme, led by the Embassy’s Trade and Investment Section, aims to strengthen trade cooperation, address challenges and create opportunities for SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel has returned to Juba after a three day working visit to the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Bol Mel and his delegation were welcomed at Juba International Airport by senior government officials, including the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has released the latest official exchange rates for Monday, 18th August 2025. The South Sudanese Pound (SSP) continues to exhibit stability against major international and regional currencies, with only minor day-to-day fluctuations observed. According to the official BOSS rates, the US DollarContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Away from the formal peace tables and political power struggles, South Sudan’s ordinary citizens are quietly shaping their own survival and pathways to peace. Through informal trade networks, traditional mediation, and everyday resilience, communities are challenging the dominance of armed groups and providing alternatives to militarised governance. SinceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The official foreign exchange market in South Sudan recorded only marginal fluctuations during the trading week of 11 to 15 August 2025, according to a comparative weekly review of rates published by the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS). The official figures indicate slight but notable changes in theContinue Reading
