(TORIT COUNTY) – Vulnerable communities in Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State, are reporting improved household incomes and business growth following the distribution of business start up kits under a livelihood empowerment project funded by the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The initiative, implementedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has announced cash rewards to its MoMo Agents, Merchants, Freelancers, and EVD Resellers as part of its ongoing “Shukran Junubin Promo”, a nationwide appreciation campaign celebrating the company’s milestone of reaching four million customers. The telecommunications company said each of the selected winners received 400,000Continue Reading
(RUMBEK) – The National Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon Athian Diing Athian, has described the newly inaugurated Rumbek Currency Centre in Lakes State as a major milestone in South Sudan’s economic development and a key pillar in the government’s efforts to stabilise the national economy. Speaking at the openingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has officially announced that it will begin the registration and licensing of all insurance companies operating in the country from the start of November 2025. The process will run for one month and marks a significant step in centralising financial regulation underContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Board of Directors of the central Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has held its third quarterly meeting to assess progress in strengthening monetary and regulatory frameworks within the country’s financial sector. The meeting, which took place in Juba on Wednesday, focused on reviewing major policy and institutionalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A high level government team led by the Minister of Finance and Planning, Athian Ding Athian, has arrived in Washington to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. The visit is seen as part of efforts to secure budget support, development financingContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – A new business incubation programme called Orange Corners has been launched in Juba to support young South Sudanese entrepreneurs in developing their ideas into sustainable enterprises. The initiative aims to boost job creation, innovation, and economic growth by providing early stage startups with skills, mentoring, and accessContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has called on the Ministry of Finance and Planning to support the tabling of draft bills on Value Added Tax (VAT) and Electronic Billing Machines (EBM) for cabinet and legislative approval. The move is aimed at strengthening revenue collection and reducing theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations Office for Project Services and the Government of South Sudan have signed a $25.7 million agreement to launch the South Sudan Livelihoods and Resilience Project. Using the current exchange rate of 7,100 South Sudan Pounds to one United States Dollar, the funding is equal toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has issued a sweeping regulatory notice introducing stricter rules for banks, microfinance institutions and digital financial service providers. The directive, signed by the Director General of Supervision and Financial Stability, covers licensing, lending, risk management, cyber security and consumer protection. Under the newContinue Reading
