(JUBA) – Chinese smartphone maker TECNO has opened its first flagship retail store in South Sudan, marking a rare private-sector investment in the country’s technology sector. The launch on January 13, 2026, reflects growing demand for smartphones as essential tools for communication, mobile money, and digital services despite challenges suchContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The authorities of Yei River County held a one-day dialogue on land rights and urban planning on 12 January 2026, bringing together county officials, traditional leaders, elders, and landowners. The meeting focused on land ownership, distribution, and planning in Yei. Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme, Commissioner ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s business environment continues to reflect both deep structural risks and significant long term market opportunities, according to an overview of economic and investment conditions in the country. Analysts note that the world’s youngest nation remains shaped by years of conflict, weak institutions, and heavy dependence onContinue Reading
(MARRAKECH) – South Sudan has renewed its commitment to regional trade integration during the AfCFTA Business Forum in Morocco, where senior officials called for stronger cooperation among African states and greater engagement from the private sector. The Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, said South Sudan viewsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has travelled to Morocco to take part in a major continental retreat for African ministers responsible for trade. The gathering will take place on 11 December 2025 in Marrakech and will run alongside the second Business Forum ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Mining has launched a new online portal for mining license applications, allowing investors and companies to complete the entire process remotely. Minister of Mining Martin Gama Abucha announced the platform on 6 December 2025 during an interview on SSBC, emphasising its potential to reduce delaysContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The Lebanese community in South Sudan has congratulated Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony on his re-appointment and discussed opportunities to strengthen trade and investment links in Central Equatoria State. The meeting, held on 4 December 2025, was led by Consul Ali Myree and included key community members. ConsulContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The African Development Bank Group has approved 214.47 million United States Dollars to support the second phase of the South Sudan Ethiopia Djibouti Transport Corridor, strengthening one of the most important regional trade routes in East Africa. The funding is drawn from the African Development Fund, the BankContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has returned to the country after completing two major international engagements aimed at opening new markets and strengthening economic partnerships. The Minister travelled first to Istanbul to attend the Turkiye Africa Business and Economic Forum, held under theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of Trade and Industry of South Sudan, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, returned to Juba on 26 November 2025 after a series of high level international visits to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Nairobi, Kenya. The Minister’s itinerary included participation in major global economic and development forums,Continue Reading
