(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit officially relieved Eng. Deng Lual Wol and appointed Dr. Chol Deng Thon as the new Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum on 25 November 2025. Dr. Chol was received by ministry staff in a formal ceremony marking the transition. In his opening remarks, Dr.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has issued an updated clarification on the application of Monthly Service Charges across all customer categories, while also sharing separate notices on planned power interruptions and ongoing enforcement against illegal electricity connections. The company said the clarification aims to ensure transparency andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – BB Energy has obtained an urgent injunction from the London High Court stopping the government of South Sudan from selling an oil cargo worth more than $20 million. The order, issued by Justice Christopher Butcher on 18 November, prevents the export of 600,000 barrels of Dar Blend crudeContinue Reading
(LONDON) – South Sudan has been stopped from exporting a major crude shipment after a London court issued an urgent order in favour of global energy trader BB Energy, which is seeking to recover a $100 (one hundred million) dollar loan the government has not repaid. The court decision, deliveredContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has requested new oil backed loans worth $2.5 billion (SSP 17 trillion) as the government turns again to Asian energy partners despite increasing concerns over the country’s rising debt. The Ministry of Petroleum has asked India’s ONGC Videsh for $1 billion (SSP 7 trillion) and ChinaContinue 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
(BOR COUNTY) – A new solar powered water treatment plant was inaugurated in Bor today, bringing safe drinking water to over 96,000 residents and marking a major step forward in improving access to clean water in Jonglei State. The project was funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The date set for the Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) to apply reduced electricity tariffs has arrived, but many residents and business owners say they are still waiting to see the change reflected in their bills. The tariff reduction follows a directive issued earlier this year by PresidentContinue Reading
(PORT SUDAN) – South Sudan and Sudan have agreed to protect vital oil facilities and pipeline stations that transport South Sudan’s crude oil to Port Sudan on the Red Sea, marking a renewed phase of bilateral economic cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was reached during a three dayContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A dispute has emerged between the Presidency and the main power provider in the capital after the Ezra Group of Companies rejected an order by President Salva Kiir to reduce electricity tariffs. The President directed tariff cuts last week to ease pressure on households and businesses. Under theContinue Reading
