(PANRIENG) – The Chief Administrator of the Ruweng Administrative Area, Stephano Wieu de Mialek, has carried out an inspection of key roads linking Panrieng, Athony, and Nyokrial, stressing the importance of improved infrastructure for trade, agriculture and local development. The inspection took place on Saturday, 20 September 2025, and wasContinue Reading
(PANRIENG COUNTY) – The Chief Administrator of the Ruweng Administrative Area, Stephano Wieu de Mialek, has pledged stronger government support for businesses after meeting with the Ruweng Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the Sudanese and Somali business community. The meeting, held in Panrieng, focused on trade relations and theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has banned the transportation of large sums of cash in an attempt to control money laundering, illicit financial flows and currency hoarding. The directive issued on 16 September 2025 states that businesses and individuals are no longer allowed to carry significantContinue Reading
(TORIT) – The South Sudan Law Society has called on the Eastern Equatoria State Ministry of Housing, Lands and Public Utilities to strengthen transparency in land allocations and registrations. The appeal was made during a roundtable dialogue in Torit that brought together government officials, community leaders, parliamentarians and civil societyContinue Reading
(TORIT) – Drivers’ unions in Torit and Magwi Counties in Eastern Equatoria State are warning that worsening conditions along the Juba–Torit highway are driving up costs for transporters and traders. They cite insecurity, collapsed bridges and illegal fees as key challenges that are hurting both drivers and businesses that relyContinue Reading
(MAGWI COUNTY) – Communities in Owiny-Kibul, Eastern Equatoria State, have expressed concern over recent visits by foreign geologists reportedly linked to Russian interests. The visits which took place in August have raised fears that mineral resources may be exploited without proper consultation or benefit to local residents. According to localContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA) – A new report has revealed that 92 percent of South Sudanese citizens do not have written wills, leaving families vulnerable to property disputes, exploitation and financial insecurity when a loved one dies. The findings were released at a high level policy dialogue in Yambio organised byContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – Western Equatoria State is set to end a three year absence of a functioning budget after the arrival of a high level delegation from the National Ministry of Finance and support from the World Bank. A team from Juba, led by Mr Deng Marial Agoc of the NationalContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – Trade volumes in East Africa continue to grow at a rapid pace, with rising cargo flows across border points such as Busia and Malaba. According to TradeMark Africa, stronger regional infrastructure, higher population demand, and improved trade systems are driving this growth. Anne Nambooze, TradeMark Africa’s Country DirectorContinue Reading
(BOMA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s Boma National Park has attracted global attention after scientists confirmed the first record of Boutourline’s blue monkey in the country. The finding is seen not only as a conservation success but also as a potential driver for eco-tourism and sustainable business opportunities. The discovery, announcedContinue Reading
