(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir has instructed the Power Purchase Committee to implement reforms at Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO), with the goal of lowering charges for consumers and improving electricity services in the capital. The directive followed a report by the committee on its review of the power purchaseContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has announced the 18th edition of its annual Sip, Shop & Bite event, offering a VIP experience for customers and business partners. The event will take place at Century Garden Estate in Juba on Sunday, 28th September, running from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has introduced a new smartphone, the MTN Giyafa, designed to meet the growing demand for affordable and reliable digital devices in the country. The company says the new model combines modern style with high-speed connectivity, offering customers a balance of functionality and value. The MTNContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – Uganda has announced plans to borrow 358 million US dollars, equivalent to about 2.54 trillion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), from regional and private lenders to finance major infrastructure projects, including a new power grid connection with neighbouring South Sudan. According to junior finance minister Henry Musasizi, the creditContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A government led safety net programme backed by the World Bank is helping thousands of South Sudanese women and families start businesses, improve household income and regain a sense of stability in one of the world’s poorest economies. In June 2023, the Government of South Sudan launched theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The government of South Sudan has officially opened its real estate market to international investors, marking a new step in efforts to attract foreign capital and expand the country’s property sector. The announcement was made during the first Real Estate Summit held in Juba, bringing together government officials,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudanese Pound (SSP) continued to lose value in the real market during the week of 15 to 19 September 2025, with the United States Dollar trading at between 7,000 and 7,200 SSP in Juba’s parallel market. The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), however, maintained official exchangeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), together with a visiting World Bank team, held a review meeting in Juba on Tuesday to assess the progress of the Strengthening South Sudan Financial Sector (3SF) project. The initiative is aimed at improving the country’s financial systems, supporting capacity building andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has announced new rules governing the movement of cash within the country and across its borders, in a move aimed at strengthening financial stability and curbing illegal money flows. The directive, issued on 16 September 2025 by the Directorate of Banking Supervision andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has officially reopened its renovated offices in Juba, in a development that staff described as a fresh start for one of South Sudan’s most important economic institutions. The ceremony, held on 18 September 2025, was attended by the Minister of Trade andContinue Reading
