(ADDIS ABABA) – South Sudan is preparing to sign an agreement with Ethiopia to receive electricity from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), in a move expected to expand access to energy across the country and stimulate growth in key sectors. President Salva Kiir Mayardit announced the plan on 9Continue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – The sight of thousands of cattle grazing in Tibek Cattle Camp near Bor is a reminder of the central role livestock plays in South Sudan’s economy. For herding families, cattle are not only a source of food and income but also the foundation of social relationsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has signed a partnership agreement with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to deliver a major flood mitigation and water infrastructure project worth $9.98 million (about 45.9 billion South Sudanese Pounds). The project will run for one yearContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s struggling economy, weakened by years of conflict and a steep fall in oil receipts, is increasingly sustained by informal and often illegal trade in natural resources. A new report presented to the United Nations Security Council and published this week explains how the trade in goldContinue Reading
This business commentary contains updates from the Ministry of Health, Republic of South Sudan. (FASHODA COUNTY) – Essential medical supplies have been successfully delivered to Fashoda County in Upper Nile State under the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), marking a major step in addressing access challenges in one of SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – A high level delegation from the Office of the President of the Republic of South Sudan visited Juba International Airport on 10 September 2025 to review ongoing infrastructure development and operational enhancement projects. The visit was led by Ambassador Sebit B. Kamonde who stressed the government’s commitmentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Land ownership and property disputes in Juba have once again taken centre stage after the Central Equatoria State Security Committee raised alarm over rising cases of land grabbing and unresolved real estate conflicts. The committee, chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, convened its weekly meeting atContinue Reading
(KAJO KEJI COUNTY) – Safari Travel & Tourism Ltd has announced the launch of a new passenger service connecting Juba to Kajo Keji, offering travellers a faster and more reliable way to move between the two locations. The company said it will operate a 30 seater aircraft on the route,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has completed a three day staff orientation workshop aimed at introducing new and previously untrained employees to the institution’s guiding policies and core values. The training was organised by the Directorate of Administration and Human Resources and took place in Juba between 7Continue Reading
(JUBA) – On 4 September 2025, MTN South Sudan and its financial technology subsidiary, MTN Fintech, met with Dr Addis Ababa Othow, Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, to discuss accelerating the rollout of digital financial services nationwide. The meeting was described as a courtesy call, but it carriedContinue Reading
