(JUBA) – The Central Bank of South Sudan has published the official list of tariffs on salary processing for the year 2025, revealing a wide range of charges across commercial banks and fintech institutions operating in the country. The updated figures aim to standardise expectations for employers and employees whileContinue Reading
(ABUJA) – A new African payment system aimed at removing the US dollar as a middle currency in trade is showing promising results, with financial experts hailing it as a major breakthrough for cross border transactions across the continent, including for countries like South Sudan which have long struggled withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – After applying for 47 jobs with no success, South Sudanese accounting graduate Gal Gony Gatluak has turned to selling charcoal on the streets of Juba to support his family. At 38, Gony says he chose action over waiting, launching his small charcoal business—Nyaruach Charcoal Business—along Suk Harnab Road,Continue Reading
(Juba) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr Addis Ababa Othow, visited the BoSS Sports Complex this week as part of ongoing efforts to support staff health and fitness. His visit on 2 July 2025 aimed to inspect ongoing preparations at the facility and show encouragementContinue Reading
(Kampala) – Tensions are rising among shareholders of MTN Uganda as the company moves to spin off its highly profitable mobile money business into a separate financial technology (FinTech) company. This restructuring plan, which will be voted on in an extraordinary general meeting scheduled for 2 July, has drawn sharpContinue Reading
(Juba) – MTN South Sudan has announced a new flexible payment initiative allowing customers to own the latest Samsung smartphones without paying the full price upfront. The “Berabera” offer, launched on Friday, enables buyers to pay for their devices in small, manageable instalments—a move that could expand access to smartContinue Reading
(Juba) – Radio Miraya, one of South Sudan’s most trusted broadcasters, has celebrated its 19th anniversary with a nationwide event that brought together listeners, media colleagues and devoted fans for a special live broadcast from Juba. The station operated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) hosted theContinue Reading
(Juba) — The government of South Sudan has been ordered to pay $74.32 million (approximately SSP 345.6 billion at the official exchange rate of $1 = SSP 4,650, or SSP 520.2 billion on the parallel market at $1 = SSP 7,000) following a ruling by the International Chamber of CommerceContinue Reading
(Juba) – UAP Insurance South Sudan has launched an online travel insurance platform aimed at providing coverage for South Sudanese travellers heading abroad. The service offers peace of mind to individuals by covering unexpected events while they are on the move. The new travel insurance plan allows users to applyContinue Reading
(Juba) – Organisers of IndabaX South Sudan 2025 have officially opened the call for exhibitors and poster presenters, inviting researchers, startups, innovators and organisations working in the field of artificial intelligence to take part in the country’s first ever IndabaX event, scheduled for 19 July 2025 at Scenius Hub inContinue Reading
