(DUBAI) – Four South Sudanese teenagers have designed and built a robot that collects plastic waste from water bodies, marking a rare innovation achievement from the country’s youth. The robot, named Ramceil Botics, was unveiled at the First Global Challenge in Dubai, where it gained international attention. The invention wasContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN Group Limited, a leading pan African mobile operator, reported strong financial and operational performance for the first half of 2025, driven by growth across its African markets, including South Sudan. The company serves 298 million customers in 16 countries and has highlighted gains in service revenue, dataContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Entrepreneurs in East Africa, including South Sudan, are set to benefit from a new $10 million (46 billion SSP) Swedish-backed digital start-up fund targeting technology ventures across the region. The fund will focus on Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan, aiming to strengthenContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Mobile money service providers in South Sudan have announced plans to extend their coverage to more parts of the country to support the government’s efforts to promote digital payment systems. The commitment was made by MTN and Digitel representatives during meetings with the Department of Communication and PublicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Director General of the National Communication Authority (NCA), Gieth Kon Mathiang, has urged the public to adopt digital payment systems, highlighting their efficiency, reliability, and ability to reduce risks associated with handling cash. Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Juba, DG Mathiang emphasised that digital payments canContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Stanbic Bank has marked International Youth Day 2025 with a financial contribution to support digital skills and leadership training for young women in the country. The bank presented a cheque worth 4,500 US dollars, equivalent to about 20,700,000 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), to Scenius Hub for the BanatContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Trade, Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, has called on traders across the country to adopt mobile money as a standard form of payment, in line with the government’s push to fully implement the National Payment System. The minister’s remarks came after a meeting in JubaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has held high level talks with the National Communication Authority (NCA) aimed at speeding up the introduction of the country’s national digital payment system. The meeting, convened by the Bank’s National Payment System (NPS) Department, focused on aligning regulatory and technical requirements beforeContinue Reading
The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (MOICT&PS) of South Sudan, in collaboration with the World Bank, has revealed plans to commence the installation of a fibre optic cable linking Kenya to South Sudan in early 2026. This initiative is anticipated to enhance internet connectivity in the countryContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has confirmed that preparations for the official rollout of a National Payment System (NPS) are in their final stages, marking a major step toward modernising the country’s financial infrastructure and promoting digital financial inclusion. The announcement was made during a final preparatoryContinue Reading
