(JUBA) – Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony met with the leadership of the Central Equatoria State Workers Trade Union on Monday, 1 December 2025, in Juba County, receiving their support for his administration. During the meeting, union representatives highlighted key challenges facing civil servants, including delays in salary payments, the absenceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony visited Juba’s Custom Market on Tuesday following a fire outbreak on Monday that destroyed several shops and affected numerous traders. The Governor was accompanied by the National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, State Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Hon. Lupai Satimon,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry of South Sudan has expressed serious concern following a fire that swept through Juba’s Custom Market on Monday, causing significant business losses. According to reports, the blaze destroyed numerous commodities, including clothing, food items, and other goods belonging to market vendors. EarlyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – East African countries with limited or indirect coastal access continue to face significant trade challenges. The Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan rely heavily on ports in Kenya and Tanzania. Frequent port strikes, high logistics costs, and political disruptions add millions of dollars toContinue Reading
(JUBA / MOMBASA) – Cargo destined for South Sudan has been stalled at the Port of Mombasa and container freight stations after clearing and forwarding agents suspended operations in protest over a new tracking charge of $3,580 (25,318,000 SSP) per container. The move follows the waiver of the $5,000 (35,500,000Continue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25) in Baku, Azerbaijan has concluded with a renewed call to close global digital gaps, particularly in developing countries and underserved communities. The two week event brought together around 2,000 participants from 153 ITU member states and the State of PalestineContinue Reading
(MOMBASA COUNTY) – Cargo handling services for goods headed to South Sudan through the Port of Mombasa have been suspended after clearing and forwarding agents protested against a new charge introduced by the South Sudan Revenue Authority. Agents say they were taken by surprise when a new fee of $3,580Continue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – Business activity in Nyakuron Customs market has come to a halt after a major fire destroyed goods and cash worth several million South Sudanese pounds (SSP) on Monday evening. Authorities from Juba City Council and the Central Equatoria State government have now formed an investigation committee toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Petroleum convened a high level meeting with South Sudan Fuel Supply Company Ltd and key Oil Marketing Companies under the theme, “Together We Secure a Sustainable Fuel Supply in South Sudan.” The meeting on 20 November 2025 focused on the framework agreement between the GovernmentsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit officially relieved Eng. Deng Lual Wol and appointed Dr. Chol Deng Thon as the new Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum on 25 November 2025. Dr. Chol was received by ministry staff in a formal ceremony marking the transition. In his opening remarks, Dr.Continue Reading
