(GENEVA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon Atong Kuol Manyang, has reaffirmed the country’s strong commitment to becoming a full member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) during the Sixteenth United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD 16) held in Geneva, Switzerland. Speaking at the high-levelContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A high level government team led by the Minister of Finance and Planning, Athian Ding Athian, has arrived in Washington to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. The visit is seen as part of efforts to secure budget support, development financingContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, has travelled to Nairobi, Kenya, to represent President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the 24th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Summit of Heads of State and Government. The three day regional summit is being heldContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – A new business incubation programme called Orange Corners has been launched in Juba to support young South Sudanese entrepreneurs in developing their ideas into sustainable enterprises. The initiative aims to boost job creation, innovation, and economic growth by providing early stage startups with skills, mentoring, and accessContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has announced the nationwide rollout of SpaceX’s Starlink internet service through its customer service and Connect Stores, a move aimed at boosting internet access and accelerating South Sudan’s digital transformation. The partnership, initially launched in September 2024 following approval from the National Communications Authority, marksContinue Reading
(PORT SUDAN) – South Sudan and Sudan have agreed to protect vital oil facilities and pipeline stations that transport South Sudan’s crude oil to Port Sudan on the Red Sea, marking a renewed phase of bilateral economic cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was reached during a three dayContinue Reading
(KIGALI) – South Sudan is taking part in the 2025 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting, which opened on Monday, 6 October 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda. The gathering brings together business leaders, policymakers, and innovators from around the world to discuss how global standards can support sustainable trade, industrialContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has called on Kenya to review cargo handling charges and container deposits at the Mombasa port to reduce the cost of trade and improve business competitiveness. The move aims to make imports and exports more affordable and encourage higher trade volumes along theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has called on the Ministry of Finance and Planning to support the tabling of draft bills on Value Added Tax (VAT) and Electronic Billing Machines (EBM) for cabinet and legislative approval. The move is aimed at strengthening revenue collection and reducing theContinue Reading
(RUMBEK, LAKES STATE) – Farmers, government officials and UN agencies came together on Thursday in Rumbek to mark World Food Day with an exhibition of local produce, highlighting a collective effort to fight hunger and strengthen agriculture in Lakes State. The event took place at Rumbek Freedom Square under theContinue Reading
