Cryptocurrency Forum Planned in Juba City

Cryptocurrency Forum Planned in Juba City

2026-01-10

(JUBA) – Bitcoin Cash (BCH) will host a community meetup in Juba on 24 January 2026 from 12:00 to 14:00 UTC. The event, titled the BCH South Sudan Meetup 2026, aims to provide a forum for discussion on recent developments in the cryptocurrency sector and regional adoption trends. The sessionContinue Reading

MTN South Sudan Begins 4G Network Upgrade in Yambio, Western Equatoria State

MTN South Sudan Begins 4G Network Upgrade in Yambio, Western Equatoria State

2026-01-08

(YAMBIO COUNTY) – MTN South Sudan has announced the start of a network upgrade in Yambio, Western Equatoria State, as part of efforts to improve service quality and address recent disruptions experienced by customers in the area. In an official communication issued to the public, the telecommunications company apologised forContinue Reading

South Sudan Launches 2026 Digital Transformation Drive

South Sudan Launches 2026 Digital Transformation Drive

2026-01-07

(JUBA) – South Sudan has announced an ambitious digital transformation plan for 2026, aiming to expand nationwide internet connectivity, improve child online safety, and strengthen regulatory frameworks. The National Communication Authority (NCA) said the programme is designed to bring the country closer to regional and global digital standards while addressingContinue Reading

Yambio Telecom Outage Hits Businesses and Services for 13 Days

Yambio Telecom Outage Hits Businesses and Services for 13 Days

2026-01-07

(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA) – A major telecommunications outage in Yambio has entered its 13th day, causing widespread disruption to communication, trade and access to essential services across the town and surrounding areas. The MTN network became unstable on 24 December 2025, coinciding with the Christmas period, leaving residents, traders andContinue Reading

Online System to End Unauthorized Tax Exemptions at Juba Airport Customs

Online System to End Unauthorized Tax Exemptions at Juba Airport Customs

2026-01-07

(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has revealed that powerful individuals are causing major losses in the country’s tax revenue at Juba International Airport. Commissioner General William Anyuon Kuol said unauthorized exemptions are responsible for draining around 24 percent of total customs revenue, undermining the nation’s economic stability.Continue Reading

South Sudan Among African States Bearing High Economic Cost of Internet Shutdowns

South Sudan Among African States Bearing High Economic Cost of Internet Shutdowns

2026-01-05

(JUBA) – Africa recorded some of its most expensive and disruptive internet shutdowns in 2025, with South Sudan listed among the ten most affected countries, according to the latest data compiled by Top10VPN and published by Business Insider Africa. The report highlights the growing economic impact of deliberate internet disruptionsContinue Reading

Zain Expands Network Capacity Across Central Equatoria

Zain Expands Network Capacity Across Central Equatoria

2026-01-04

(JUBA) – Zain South Sudan has expanded its mobile data network in Juba County and other parts of Central Equatoria State, strengthening internet capacity in areas that host a large share of the country’s business, public administration and service activity. The company said the expansion includes additional sites delivering anContinue Reading