(NIMULE) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has taken new steps to tighten border inspections and strengthen consumer protection following the rejection of unsafe food consignments at Nimule in Eastern Equatoria State and the conclusion of key food safety policy workshops in Juba. Two truckloads of foodContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has destroyed 866 bags of substandard rice at Rajaf Payam in Juba County, Central Equatoria State. The rice, each bag weighing 25 kilogrammes, was declared unfit for human consumption after failing to meet national quality standards at the Nimule BorderContinue 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
(PORT SUDAN) – South Sudan and Sudan have agreed to protect vital oil facilities and pipeline stations that transport South Sudan’s crude oil to Port Sudan on the Red Sea, marking a renewed phase of bilateral economic cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was reached during a three dayContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has called on Kenya to review cargo handling charges and container deposits at the Mombasa port to reduce the cost of trade and improve business competitiveness. The move aims to make imports and exports more affordable and encourage higher trade volumes along theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has announced a fresh foreign exchange auction aimed at improving confidence in the financial sector and supporting currency stability. The auction will take place on Tuesday 7 October 2025 and will be open to eligible commercial banks across the country. In a publicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s government has launched the Agrofood Expo and Business Forum 2026 with the aim of turning agriculture into a central part of the economy and reducing dependence on imported food. The event, held in Juba, is led by the Ministry of Trade and Industry together with theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has issued a formal warning to all licensed commercial banks and non banking financial institutions over what it described as unfair foreign exchange practices involving digital transactions. In a circular dated 29 September 2025, the Central Bank said it had observedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has launched a new training workshop aimed at improving border efficiency and boosting regional trade through the Authorized Economic Operator programme. Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng opened the week long event at the authority headquarters in Juba on 29 September 2025. The workshopContinue Reading
