South Sudan Explores Dry Port, Free Trade Zones and Industrial Park Plan

South Sudan Explores Dry Port, Free Trade Zones and Industrial Park Plan

2025-12-01

(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

French Training Programme Supports South Sudan Aviation

French Training Programme Supports South Sudan Aviation

2025-12-01

(JUBA) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has launched a major capacity-building initiative by sending a team of Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) engineers to France for specialized Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) training. The programme began on 1 November 2025 and will conclude on 28 November.Continue Reading

SSRA Expands Legal Support for Taxpayers

SSRA Expands Legal Support for Taxpayers

2025-12-01

(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority, in partnership with the African Tax Administration Forum, is advancing major reforms to improve the country’s tax dispute resolution system. The initiative aims to introduce a comprehensive Alternative Dispute Resolution framework and establish a national Tax Appeals Tribunal. SSRA officials report that theContinue Reading

MTN Asked to Explain High Connectivity Charges

MTN Asked to Explain High Connectivity Charges

2025-11-30

(JUBA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (MoICTPS) has requested MTN South Sudan to provide a detailed technical explanation for the high cost of its mobile and internet services. The request followed a meeting between Minister Ateny Wek Ateny, MTN CEO, and Huawei Country Representative. TheContinue Reading

Zain Meets ICT Minister Over Communication Costs

Zain Meets ICT Minister Over Communication Costs

2025-11-30

(JUBA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services has pledged to ease the financial burden on mobile and internet service providers while ensuring more affordable services for the public. The announcement followed a meeting on Thursday between Minister Ateny Wek Ateny and Philippe Hanna, the CEO ofContinue Reading

MTN Celebrates Teams Driving South Sudan Connectivity

MTN Celebrates Teams Driving South Sudan Connectivity

2025-11-30

(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan held a Network Appreciation Event to recognise the dedication of its network teams and strategic partners, iEngineering and ZTE, while also reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility initiatives, including campaigns against gender-based violence. The event highlighted the crucial role of network teams in ensuring reliableContinue Reading

Financial Institutions Input Sought on National Strategy

Financial Institutions Input Sought on National Strategy

2025-11-30

(JUBA COUNTY) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has convened a high-level workshop with key players from the financial sector to review the country’s Financial Sector Strategy, marking a significant step towards improving governance, transparency, and efficiency in the sector. The session was officially opened by First Deputy GovernorContinue Reading