(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services has launched a new ICT Hub in Bor Town to support youth training and improve digital access across Jonglei State. The hub was opened on last Tuesday with financial support from MTN South Sudan. The facility isContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has expressed support for a regional initiative to create a single communication area across East African Community (EAC) member states. The move aims to reduce the high cost of cross border calls and improve connectivity for citizens and businesses in the region. The Minister of Information,Continue Reading
(MOMBASA / JUBA) – South Sudan has asked Kenya to extend the period allowed for cargo storage at the Port of Mombasa, saying the current grace period of fifteen days is too short for traders transporting goods to Juba. The request was made by South Sudan’s Minister of Transport, ReziContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations has warned that the ongoing conflict in Sudan is placing severe pressure on South Sudan’s economy, oil industry and border security. The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023, has disrupted the long and porous borderContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reported a sharp rise in national revenue collection following the introduction of digital systems designed to improve transparency and reduce losses. The digital programme, which began four years ago, has changed how tax and customs operations are managed, and helped limitContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON DC) – The United States government has announced that Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals will end on 5 January 2026, bringing to a close a residency arrangement that has allowed thousands of South Sudanese to live and work legally in the country for more than a decade.Continue Reading
( JUBA ) – South Sudan’s telecommunications market is seeing a shift as local operator Digitel continues to expand services in major towns, challenging the long established dominance of MTN and Zain. The company, founded in 2021 and led by De Chan Awuol, has focused on increasing network coverage andContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan have begun a joint feasibility study for the planned railway extension from Naivasha to Malaba, with the line expected to connect further to South Sudan’s capital, Juba. The nine week study aims to assess both the technical and financial aspects of extending theContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Inkomoko has launched a 30 month partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) aimed at promoting financial inclusion and transforming the lives of women, youth and refugees in South Sudan. The programme, officially launched at Gorom Refugee Settlement, will run from August 2025 toContinue Reading
(BOMA PARK) – South Sudan’s Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism Denay Jock Chagor has expressed strong support for new initiatives to strengthen conservation and tourism development following an aerial tour of the Jonglei – Badingilo – Boma landscape with African Parks Network. During the tour, the Minister witnessed theContinue Reading
