(JUBA) – Banks in South Sudan are facing a serious liquidity problem, leaving many customers frustrated as they queue for hours only to receive small amounts of cash far below their approved withdrawal limits. Several account holders told Jakony.com® that banks are limiting withdrawals to 100,000 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP),Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), in partnership with Ernst & Young (EY), has completed a review of institutional performance under the Strengthening South Sudan Financial Sector (3SF) project. The review was presented in Juba on 15 September 2025 during a high level meeting chaired by First DeputyContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, has called on newly appointed officials of the State Revenue Authority to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and ensure accountability in the management of public finances. Governor Ober presided over the swearing in ceremony on Thursday, 11 SeptemberContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has signed a partnership agreement with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to deliver a major flood mitigation and water infrastructure project worth $9.98 million (about 45.9 billion South Sudanese Pounds). The project will run for one yearContinue Reading
(JUBA) – On 4 September 2025, MTN South Sudan and its financial technology subsidiary, MTN Fintech, met with Dr Addis Ababa Othow, Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, to discuss accelerating the rollout of digital financial services nationwide. The meeting was described as a courtesy call, but it carriedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has launched a World Bank financed project aimed at strengthening the country’s financial sector and building the capacity of the Bank of South Sudan. The initiative, known as the South Sudan Strengthening the Financial Sector Project (3SF Project), is supported by an $18 million grant fromContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has officially launched its latest mobile money initiative, the MoMo Campaign “Mata Fekir”, aiming to expand access to digital financial services across the country. The high profile launch event at Pyramid Continental Hotel brought together government representatives, regulators, financial institutions, and private sector stakeholders. “MataContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Leaders from government, banking and academic institutions convened at the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) Conference Hall on Thursday for a one day policy workshop focused on advancing financial inclusion and market development across the country. The event was jointly organised by BoSS, the Ebony Centre for StrategicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), in collaboration with the Ebony Center for Strategic Studies and the African Economic and Business Council, has convened a high level workshop in Juba to discuss financial inclusion and market development in the country. The policy dissemination workshop is being held atContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s pioneer mobile money provider, mGURUSH, continues to strengthen its role in driving financial inclusion across the country. The company’s leadership recently engaged the public through interviews and discussions on Radio Miraya 101 FM, highlighting the importance of digital payments in reducing reliance on cash and expandingContinue Reading
