(ADDIS ABABA) – South Sudan has urged its Chinese and African partners to accelerate support for digital infrastructure projects across the continent, saying access to stable electricity and modern telecommunications remains a major barrier to economic growth. The call was made on Friday by Engineer Thomas Gatkuoth Nyak, Undersecretary atContinue Reading
(HEGLIG / UNITY STATE BORDER) – Escalating militia attacks on Sudan’s main oil corridor have raised fears of a potential shutdown of infrastructure that South Sudan relies on for almost all of its export earnings. The Heglig oil complex, located close to the South Sudan border, has come under sustainedContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – South Sudan has reduced electricity tariffs in the capital Juba after President Salva Kiir ordered the Juba Electricity Distribution Company to lower prices for homes, businesses and government offices. The new tariffs were announced following a review of the 100 megawatt power purchase agreement that supplies mostContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel convened a high level meeting with national and international oil companies in Juba on 23rd and 24th September 2025. The talks focused on increasing crude oil production in Upper Nile State, particularly in Blocks 3 andContinue Reading
(CAPE TOWN) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced its partnership with African Energy Week 2025, in move aimed at strengthening regional cooperation, attracting investment and expanding infrastructure across Africa’s energy sector. The annual conference, known as Invest in African Energies 2025, will be held in CapeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s fragile economic base is once again at risk after Sudanese authorities warned that operations at the Heglig oil fields may be suspended following militia attacks. The Heglig fields, located along the Sudan-South Sudan border, are vital to the pipeline network that transports nearly all of SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir has instructed the Power Purchase Committee to implement reforms at Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO), with the goal of lowering charges for consumers and improving electricity services in the capital. The directive followed a report by the committee on its review of the power purchaseContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – Uganda has announced plans to borrow 358 million US dollars, equivalent to about 2.54 trillion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), from regional and private lenders to finance major infrastructure projects, including a new power grid connection with neighbouring South Sudan. According to junior finance minister Henry Musasizi, the creditContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Electricity Firm Warns Against Informal Payments The Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has issued a strong reminder to customers that its staff are not permitted to accept tips, gifts, or any form of inducement for services provided. The company says the notice is part of its commitmentContinue Reading
(ADDIS ABABA) – South Sudan is preparing to sign an agreement with Ethiopia to receive electricity from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), in a move expected to expand access to energy across the country and stimulate growth in key sectors. President Salva Kiir Mayardit announced the plan on 9Continue Reading
