(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) – 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
(Juba) – MTN South Sudan has concluded its 2025 “21 Days of Y’ello Care” campaign by delivering digital tools, internet access and training to more than 40,000 people in four underserved communities. The initiative, which ran from 1–21 June, focused on connecting vulnerable groups, including displaced people and refugees, underContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, met on Monday with the World Bank Country Director, Mr. Charles Undeland, to discuss ways to support the country’s shift towards digital financial systems, with a particular focus on improving public awareness and cooperation. The meetingContinue Reading
(Juba) – A major international partnership is set to transform education in conflict affected regions of South Sudan and Uganda through satellite-powered internet access, bringing unprecedented connectivity to underserved communities. Intelsat, a global operator of satellite and terrestrial networks, has joined forces with the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI),Continue Reading
(Juba) – Dr James Alic Garang, the former Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, has urged young people across Africa, especially university students in South Sudan to take advantage of the growing influence of digital platforms to shape their futures. Speaking during the inauguration of the Ayat Students’ AssociationContinue Reading
(Juba) – A young boy’s appearance on a popular South Sudanese talk show has led to an unexpected education sponsorship, thanks to his natural charm and deep appreciation for the country’s traditional culture. Bol Bith, affectionately known as “Majok Siko Jr.” in honour of the famous South Sudanese wrestler MajokContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Government of South Sudan has approved a $9 million (approx. 11.8 billion South Sudanese Pounds at current rates) budget to begin the design phase of a nationwide fibre optic infrastructure project. The move marks a significant step towards improving digital connectivity and modernising the country’s limited andContinue Reading
