(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has held discussions with the leadership of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area on ways to strengthen trade and improve road access between Pibor and neighbouring Jonglei State. On 18 September 2025, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon Atong Kuol Manyang, receivedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has confirmed the passing of its former Governor, Hon. Othom Rago Ajak, who died in Cairo on 17 September 2025 at the age of 70. His family announced that Ajak, who had been receiving treatment in Egypt, died after a short illness.Continue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has announced the official launch of the South Sudan Interbank Payment and Settlement System (SSIPS), which will go live on 10 October 2025 at the Central Bank headquarters in Juba. The new platform is designed to modernise the country’s financial infrastructure,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Athian Ding Athian, met on Thursday with the African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Manager, Mr. Themba Bhebhe, to review ongoing projects and future areas of cooperation in South Sudan. The meeting, held in Juba on 18 September 2025, focused on AfDB’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has joined government institutions and international partners in launching the Nimule One Stop Border Post (OSBP) Project, which aims to strengthen cross border trade with Uganda. The launch and validation workshop, held on 16 September 2025 in Juba, was organisedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has joined a joint inter agency operation aimed at improving trade and tackling illegal roadblocks along the Juba–Nesitu route. The operation, carried out on 17 September 2025, was led by the Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA),Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Banks in South Sudan are facing a serious liquidity problem, leaving many customers frustrated as they queue for hours only to receive small amounts of cash far below their approved withdrawal limits. Several account holders told Jakony.com® that banks are limiting withdrawals to 100,000 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP),Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Co-operative Bank of South Sudan Warns Customers Against Fraudulent Calls The Co-operative Bank of South Sudan has issued a strong advisory to customers urging them not to share their banking details with anyone, stressing that the bank will never request such information by phone. In its latestContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Electricity Firm Warns Against Informal Payments The Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has issued a strong reminder to customers that its staff are not permitted to accept tips, gifts, or any form of inducement for services provided. The company says the notice is part of its commitmentContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Cooperatives Strengthen South Sudan’s Rural Economy and Food Security The National Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in partnership with UNDP South Sudan, the International Cooperative Alliance, and other development organisations, has marked International Cooperatives Day 2025 with a focus on how collective action is supporting theContinue Reading
