(MOMBASA, KENYA) – Kenya and South Sudan’s main trade route has entered a period of disruption after South Sudan Revenue Authority introduced a new charge of 3,580 United States dollars per container, which is equal to about 25,418,000 South Sudanese Pounds at the current market rate of 7,100 SSP forContinue Reading
( KYIV, UKRAINE ) – The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers is required to submit a draft law on individual entrepreneurs and value-added tax to the Verkhovna Rada as part of the International Monetary Fund’s conditions for a new programme. The law aims to make VAT registration mandatory from January 1Continue Reading
( KYIV, UKRAINE ) – Ukraine has increased its imports of tomatoes and cucumbers in the first ten months of 2025, surpassing last year’s figures as domestic demand continues to grow. According to EastFruit and UNN, imports reached 81.8 thousand tons of tomatoes and 109.6 thousand tons of cucumbers. TurkeyContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – Women entrepreneurs in South Sudan continue to face a complex mix of cultural barriers, structural bias, and limited access to finance, preventing many from growing their businesses. These challenges were discussed at a one-day event in Juba themed “Dismantling Structural Barriers to Enhance Women’s Participation in TradeContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Ministry of Mining has instructed the National Security Service (NSS) and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) to take coordinated action against illegal mining in Jebel Iraq, following violent clashes that left four artisanal miners dead and three injured. The directive, issued on Monday, targetsContinue 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 CITY) – The Ministry of Transport has carried out a detailed inspection of Juba International Airport and the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority headquarters as part of ongoing efforts to improve the country’s aviation sector. The visit, led by the Minister of Transport, Rizik Zakaria Hassan, took place onContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – Senior officials at the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority say the country is entering a new phase of aviation development as they work with the Ministry of Transport to strengthen safety, improve airport facilities and gain full control of national airspace. During a high level meeting atContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – Senior officials say a new set of national road projects across Central Equatoria State is expected to begin early next year, with government agencies preparing to open important links that could boost trade, transport and investment across the region. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony met the national ministerContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has introduced temporary passports and emergency travel documents to assist citizens with urgent travel needs, particularly for medical treatment abroad, amid a nationwide shortage of regular and diplomatic passport booklets and nationality cards. Director General of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration, Major General Elia Costa,Continue Reading
