(JUBA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services has formally asked the World Bank to recruit more South Sudanese professionals into senior management roles within its projects, instead of relying heavily on foreign staff. Deputy Minister of Information, David Yauyau, raised the issue during a meeting withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The management of Juba National Stadium has announced that it will introduce a mobile money system for all financial transactions, including ticket sales, facility rentals, and other services. The move comes as the stadium prepares to host the FIFA World Cup qualifier between South Sudan and Congo onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan is preparing to launch the South Sudan Interbank Payment and Settlement System (SSIPSS), a project described by the central bank as a landmark step in modernising the country’s financial infrastructure. The official launch date is expected to be announced by senior management ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Activists and media experts in South Sudan have raised concern about the growing levels of online bullying, gender stereotyping, discrimination, and intimidation targeting women and girls. They are calling for stronger legal frameworks to ensure digital spaces become safe for all users. Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has signed two separate memorandums of understanding with the Egyptian Alameda Healthcare Group aimed at improving healthcare delivery, training medical professionals and expanding health insurance coverage. The agreements were signed in Juba with the Ministries of Interior and Health representing South Sudan. TheContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services of South Sudan has signed a three year agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support media development, freedom of expression, and access to information across the country. The signing took place on Tuesday 19 August 2025Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Africa faces a growing risk of becoming a hub for cybercrime if control over its internet addresses falls into the wrong hands, a danger that has intensified as the body managing them edges toward collapse. On July 28, ICT ministers from across Africa held a virtual meeting toContinue Reading
Correction Note An earlier company communication mistakenly stated that Digitel’s newly launched sites at Pala and Akuoyo were in Warrap State. The sites are in fact located in Western Bahr el Ghazal State along the Wau–Tonj Road. Digitel has since clarified the error and issued an apology, reaffirming its commitmentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s two leading telecom operators, MTN and Digitel, have announced plans to expand their mobile money services across the country. The move follows a series of meetings with the Bank of South Sudan’s Department of Communication and Public Relations aimed at easing the country’s dependence on physicalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is pushing ahead with the expansion of digital payment systems as part of efforts to modernise financial services and improve security in daily transactions. The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) is leading the initiative with the support of mobile network operators, regulators and other financial players.Continue Reading
