(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Hon. Samuel Yeni Costa, has said the expansion of digital financial services will be a central part of the country’s plan to modernise its financial sector. Governor Yeni made the remarks in Juba as he formally assumed office. He saidContinue Reading
(ACCRA) – The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Rita Nyankiir Akoon, is in Accra, Ghana, where she is taking part in the Cedi at 60 International Currency Conference. She is joined by senior officials from the Bank of South Sudan, including the Director General for FinancialContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The new Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Samuel Yeni Costa, met commercial banks in Juba on Tuesday to discuss the country’s continuing cash shortage and the pressure it has placed on businesses, traders and consumers. The meeting marks one of the governor’s first major engagements sinceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has launched a new communications strategy for the South Sudan Financial Sector Strengthening Project, known as the 3SF Project. The event took place on Tuesday in Juba and marks a key step in improving how the central bank shares information with the public,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s financial sector marked a major leadership change this week as Yeni Samuel Costa formally assumed office as Governor of the Bank of South Sudan. The handover took place on Monday in Juba and has attracted congratulatory messages from senior government officials, financial administrators and members ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has taken part in global and regional meetings aimed at improving food safety and strengthening consumer protection, with senior officials representing the country in Rome and Juba this week. The National Bureau of Standards said these engagements support national efforts to ensure that only safe andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The new governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Yeni Samuel Costa, was formally received at the institution’s headquarters on Monday, where he pledged to strengthen currency confidence, improve digital payment systems and enforce strict compliance across the bank. His arrival was met with applause from staff membersContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has joined a coalition of thirteen countries introducing new taxes on luxury air travel, including private jets and premium airline seats. The coalition aims to raise funds for climate action by asking passengers with the highest emissions per traveller to contribute more. The group, known asContinue Reading
(HEGLIG) – Oil production and exports through Sudan and South Sudan have been suspended after a drone strike on the Heglig Oil Field’s central processing facility, according to company statements and local sources. The attack took place on Thursday and struck the main workshop and laboratory areas of the field.Continue Reading
(BOMA, EASTERN EQUATORIA) – Five young people from local communities have begun a six month practical training programme with African Parks (AP) in Boma National Park to gain hands on experience in building, welding and electrical work. The initiative is part of African Parks’ ongoing effort to equip youth withContinue Reading
