(JUBA) – Tensions between the Government of South Sudan and the World Bank have slowed the rollout of the country’s flagship digital connectivity programme, a multimillion dollar initiative designed to link the nation more closely with regional and global networks. Deputy Minister of Information, Communication, Technology and Postal Services, DavidContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Regional insurer Old Mutual Holdings Plc announced plans to sell its entire portfolio of properties across East Africa as part of a major restructuring that includes its earlier exit from the South Sudan insurance market. The company said it is seeking buyers in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A ban by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on port access for cargoes linked to Sudan has begun to affect regional oil flows, raising concerns in South Sudan, which relies heavily on Sudanese pipelines and Port Sudan to export its crude. The ban has already left one crudeContinue Reading
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(JUBA) – Senior officials from the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) spoke on The Dawn Show in Juba on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, where they discussed the role of the Authority, ongoing airport upgrades, employment prospects, sector challenges and future opportunities. The guests included David Loputu Paulino, the Authority’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Authorities in South Sudan seized more than 230 bags of expired blend tea in Juba as part of a wider inspection campaign targeting unsafe and substandard goods on sale in local markets. The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) confirmed that 235 bags of expired tea, originallyContinue Reading
(CAPE TOWN) – South Sudan will be among the African countries represented at the African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, a major industry gathering set to take place in Cape Town from 1 to 3 October. The event, which coincides with the African Energy Week conference, will bring together mining ministersContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has released the official foreign exchange rates for Wednesday, 27 August 2025. The daily bulletin shows the pound continuing to trade under pressure against the US dollar and other major currencies, reflecting ongoing foreign exchange constraints in the country. Official Exchange Rates (27Continue Reading
Daily Flight Guide: Juba International Airport – Wednesday, 27 August 2025 Passengers travelling through South Sudan’s main aviation hub, Juba International Airport (JUB/HJJJ), can expect a full schedule of both domestic and regional flights on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. The airport continues to play a central role in linking theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Health of South Sudan has commissioned a new solar power system at its headquarters in Juba, marking a transition towards renewable energy solutions in public health infrastructure. The project was implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) South Sudan and funded byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Amanah Insurance, a Sharia-compliant financial protection company in South Sudan, is broadening its range of products to provide individuals, families and businesses with accessible, ethical, and flexible insurance solutions. The company operates on the principles of Amanah Takaful, an Islamic-based insurance model built on transparency, mutual support, andContinue Reading
