(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s communications regulator has established a new oversight body to manage the country’s international gateway services and national data centre, a move aimed at improving governance and strengthening control over a critical part of the digital economy. The Director General of the National Communication Authority, RizigContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Pyramid Continental Hotel in Juba has officially launched a service robot named Ayen to its food and beverage department. The hotel management stated on 14 January 2026 that the robot is designed to assist staff by delivering food and drinks to guests. This technology uses advanced sensorsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Save the Children International South Sudan has provided 70 tablets and 3 laptops to government social workers to improve child protection services. The equipment was given to the National and Central Equatoria State Ministries of Gender, Child and Social Welfare during a ceremony on 16 January 2026. ThisContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Trade activity between South Sudan and Uganda has fallen significantly this week as security measures tied to the Ugandan general election block cross border logistics. A total suspension of internet services across Uganda, combined with the decision by many transport companies to halt movements, has left hundreds ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) of South Sudan has discussed new areas of partnership with the Chinese government, focusing on strengthening the country’s information sector. The ICT Minister, Hon. Ateny Wek Ateny, met with the Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan, Amb. Ma Qiang, on JanuaryContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Chinese smartphone maker TECNO has opened its first flagship retail store in South Sudan, marking a rare private-sector investment in the country’s technology sector. The launch on January 13, 2026, reflects growing demand for smartphones as essential tools for communication, mobile money, and digital services despite challenges suchContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Bureau of Statistics of South Sudan has reported notable progress in data collection, skills development, and strategic planning during 2025, while also launching a new official website aimed at improving public access to national statistics. The Bureau announced the launch of its upgraded website at www.nbs.gov.ss,Continue Reading
(KIGALI, RWANDA) – South Sudan is taking steps to strengthen its statistical capacity through a new partnership with Rwanda. The Director General of the South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) visited Kigali on January 12, 2026, meeting with Rwanda’s Director General of the National Institute of Statistics, Ivan Murenzi,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Pyramid Intercontinental Hotel in Juba has introduced a robot waitress named Ayen to support its hospitality services in a first of its kind in South Sudan. The move is aimed at improving service quality, increasing efficiency, and offering guests a modern and unique experience. The robot is equippedContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Leaders from the Tijor community have appealed to the state government for major investment in telecommunications and water infrastructure to support local economic activity. A high level delegation from the area met with Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony in Juba on Monday. The representatives expressed their continued supportContinue Reading
