143 Mobile Users Win over 57 Million SSP in MTN National Customer Promotion

143 Mobile Users Win over 57 Million SSP in MTN National Customer Promotion

2025-11-11

(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has awarded a total of 143 subscribers across all states and administrative areas in the country in its latest weekly Shukran Junubin customer appreciation promotion. Each selected customer received 400,000 South Sudanese Pounds, bringing total disbursements for the latest draw to 57,200,000 SSP, equivalent toContinue Reading

Central Bank Staff Receive Training in Cybersecurity and Payments Systems in UAE

Central Bank Staff Receive Training in Cybersecurity and Payments Systems in UAE

2025-11-11

(ABU DHABI) – The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has completed a 20 day specialist training programme for employees of the Bank of South Sudan, aimed at strengthening the institution’s operational and supervisory capacity. The training was delivered in cooperation with the Emirates Institute of Finance under anContinue Reading

South Sudan Shows Highest Inflation in EAC

South Sudan Shows Highest Inflation in EAC

2025-11-11

(ARUSHA) – The East African Community recorded a significant rise in international trade during the second quarter of 2025, driven by strong export performance and increased commercial activity across member states. The latest Quarterly Statistics Bulletin shows that total trade increased to USD 38.2 billion, compared with USD 29.7 billionContinue Reading

Lack of Banking Confidence Driving Cash Hoarding

Lack of Banking Confidence Driving Cash Hoarding

2025-11-10

(JUBA) – A senior member of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly has said that a growing lack of trust between commercial banks and the Bank of South Sudan is a major factor behind the ongoing shortage of cash in the country. Michael Ayuen, Chairperson of the Committee for Finance andContinue Reading

249 Women Entrepreneurs Secure Business Grants in Juba

249 Women Entrepreneurs Secure Business Grants in Juba

2025-11-10

(JUBA) – The Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare has signed grant agreements with 249 women entrepreneurs in Juba under the South Sudan Women’s Social and Economic Empowerment Project. The project is supported by the World Bank and implemented through the Women Entrepreneurial Opportunity Facility in partnership with UNContinue Reading

South Sudan Joins Africa Minerals Strategy Group

South Sudan Joins Africa Minerals Strategy Group

2025-11-10

(JUBA) – South Sudan has formally joined the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) following the signing of a ratification instrument by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Monday Semaya Kumba, on 17 October 2025 in Juba. The move places South Sudan among nations working to promote responsible andContinue Reading