(NAIROBI) – Kenyan commercial banks are transporting increasing amounts of physical cash to countries abroad, with South Sudan ranking alongside the United Kingdom and United States as one of the top recipients. The trend highlights the growing importance of South Sudan in the region’s financial ecosystem. According to a newContinue Reading
(MALAKAL) – River transport between Malakal and Juba is expected to resume within a week, according to officials in Upper Nile State. The route is a vital link for goods and services in northern South Sudan and has been closed for several months due to widespread insecurity and unofficial taxContinue Reading
(AWEIL EAST) – A new approach by UNICEF is helping to fight child malnutrition while also promoting entrepreneurship among women in South Sudan. In Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, a programme combining nutrition support and cash transfers is transforming both health outcomes and household incomes. According toContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, on Wednesday inspected ongoing rehabilitation works on key internal roads in Aweil Town. The visit focused on road sections linking the Aweil Teachers Training Institute and Northern Bahr el Ghazal University, as well as the roads thatContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Civil society organisations in South Sudan are warning that ongoing confusion over tax payments could force many of them to shut down. The issue involves disputes between national and state revenue authorities, both of which are demanding income tax from non governmental organisations (NGOs), often for the sameContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has introduced a new service called “Dafa le ana”, translated from Arabic as “Pay for me”, that allows customers to make phone calls even when they do not have airtime. The new feature enables users with zero balance to reach others by requesting the receivingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has introduced a new product called the Home Starter Pack, a WiFi solution aimed at improving internet access for families and individuals across the country. The product is designed to help users carry out online activities such as browsing, video streaming and gaming from theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Zain South Sudan has rolled out a new telecommunication package called the Wonusu Bundle, giving subscribers an affordable way to talk longer across all mobile networks in the country. The launch comes as part of the company’s efforts to enhance nationwide connectivity and reduce disruptions during phone conversations.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Zain South Sudan has launched a new internet solution tailored specifically for businesses seeking stronger online performance and connectivity. Known as the Zain BIZ Router, the offering is aimed at improving teamwork, boosting productivity and supporting the digital operations of companies and organisations throughout the country. The ZainContinue Reading
(TORIT) – The mayor of Torit Municipal Council in Eastern Equatoria State has ordered all traders in the town to immediately reduce commodity prices by 4%, warning that those who fail to comply risk losing their trading licences. The decision was announced on Wednesday during a meeting between Mayor OyitoContinue Reading
