(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
(NAIROBI) – Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in South Sudan have called on the government to simplify product certification and reduce associated costs, citing high fees that restrict production and access to markets. Enterprise owners speaking at the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair said the multipleContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – South Sudan marked its national exhibition day at the 25th East African Community Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Trade Fair in Nairobi, where local entrepreneurs presented a wide range of products and innovations to regional buyers and business partners. The event took place at Uhuru Gardens as partContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has congratulated Urban South Group for winning first runner up in the Small and Medium Enterprise category at the East African Community (EAC) Regional Quality Awards held in Nairobi. The regional event, which celebrates innovation and quality among EastContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, met with the Western Equatoria State Minister for Trade and Industry, Hon. Haim Paul, at her office in Juba on November 5, 2025. The visit focused on strengthening trade capacity and exploring opportunities for fruit processing inContinue Reading
(KAJO-KEJI COUNTY) – The Government of Central Equatoria State has approved a major investment worth 560 million US dollars (about 3.976 trillion South Sudanese Pounds) for the establishment of a cement and steel rebar production plant in Kajo-Keji County, marking one of the largest industrial projects in South Sudan’s constructionContinue Reading
(KIGALI) – South Sudan is taking part in the 2025 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting, which opened on Monday, 6 October 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda. The gathering brings together business leaders, policymakers, and innovators from around the world to discuss how global standards can support sustainable trade, industrialContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State has approved a 560 million US dollar investment proposal from Global Trading Commodities Group to build cement and steel rebar plants in Kajo Keji County. The investment is equal to about 3.976 trillion South Sudanese Pounds based on the current rate of 7,100 Pounds toContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – South Sudan is accelerating its preparations to join the World Trade Organization as part of broader plans to improve trade access, attract foreign investment and support local manufacturing. National Minister of Trade and Industry Atong Kuol Manyang on Monday briefed Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, who chairsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has urged businesses to work with government as it introduces a digital stamp system aimed at tightening tax collection and reducing illegal trade. Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng made the appeal during the third national workshop on Digital Tax Stamps held in JubaContinue Reading
