South Sudan’s Business Outlook Shows High Risk, Long Term Opportunity in 2026

South Sudan’s Business Outlook Shows High Risk, Long Term Opportunity in 2026

2026-01-11

(JUBA) – South Sudan’s business environment continues to reflect both deep structural risks and significant long term market opportunities, according to an overview of economic and investment conditions in the country. Analysts note that the world’s youngest nation remains shaped by years of conflict, weak institutions, and heavy dependence onContinue Reading

Cryptocurrency Forum Planned in Juba City

Cryptocurrency Forum Planned in Juba City

2026-01-10

(JUBA) – Bitcoin Cash (BCH) will host a community meetup in Juba on 24 January 2026 from 12:00 to 14:00 UTC. The event, titled the BCH South Sudan Meetup 2026, aims to provide a forum for discussion on recent developments in the cryptocurrency sector and regional adoption trends. The sessionContinue Reading

Central Bank of South Sudan Calls for Professionalism

Central Bank of South Sudan Calls for Professionalism

2026-01-10

(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan has reaffirmed the importance of strong internal discipline, teamwork and adherence to banking regulations as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s central banking institution. On Friday, the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Hon. Yeni Samuel Costa, addressedContinue Reading

MPs Warn Unpaid Salaries Are Straining Economy and Banks

MPs Warn Unpaid Salaries Are Straining Economy and Banks

2026-01-09

(JUBA COUNTY) – Lawmakers in South Sudan have raised fresh concerns over unpaid salaries for civil servants and organised forces, warning that continued delays are placing strain on households, commercial banks, and overall economic confidence. Boutrus Alison Magaya, Member of Parliament for Maridi County in Western Equatoria State, told theContinue Reading

South Sudan Trade Benefits From Uganda Export Momentum

South Sudan Trade Benefits From Uganda Export Momentum

2026-01-09

(KAMPALA) – Uganda’s record export performance in 2025 is having direct implications for South Sudan, one of its key regional trading partners and an important destination for Ugandan goods. Uganda’s total exports reached 46 trillion Uganda shillings, equal to about 12.7 billion United States dollars. At the current market exchangeContinue Reading