(ABU DHABI) – The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has completed a 20 day specialist training programme for employees of the Bank of South Sudan, aimed at strengthening the institution’s operational and supervisory capacity. The training was delivered in cooperation with the Emirates Institute of Finance under anContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services has launched a new ICT Hub in Bor Town to support youth training and improve digital access across Jonglei State. The hub was opened on last Tuesday with financial support from MTN South Sudan. The facility isContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has expressed support for a regional initiative to create a single communication area across East African Community (EAC) member states. The move aims to reduce the high cost of cross border calls and improve connectivity for citizens and businesses in the region. The Minister of Information,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reported a sharp rise in national revenue collection following the introduction of digital systems designed to improve transparency and reduce losses. The digital programme, which began four years ago, has changed how tax and customs operations are managed, and helped limitContinue Reading
( JUBA ) – South Sudan’s telecommunications market is seeing a shift as local operator Digitel continues to expand services in major towns, challenging the long established dominance of MTN and Zain. The company, founded in 2021 and led by De Chan Awuol, has focused on increasing network coverage andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has apologised to its customers after one of its agents reportedly refused to accept Mobile Money (MoMo) payments at an MTN service outlet, sparking widespread criticism on social media and raising questions about digital payment acceptance in the country. The company confirmed the incident followingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry of South Sudan has taken a major step toward digital governance through a partnership with Crawford Capital. On November 6, 2025, the two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement a digital payments system. The signing ceremony was attended byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has directed all licensed commercial banks in the country to connect to the newly launched South Sudan Interbank and Settlement System (SSIPSS) by 31 January 2026. The move follows the successful rollout of the platform on 10 October 2025, which saw thirteenContinue Reading
(YEI COUNTY) – Access Radio 88.8 FM has officially launched online digital broadcasting, marking a major step in the expansion of community media in South Sudan. The move announced on Friday, 7 November 2025 allows listeners to stream all programmes through the station’s new digital platform at www.radioyei.org. Station ManagerContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) held its Ordinary Board of Directors meeting in Juba to review progress made during the first quarter of the 2025 – 2026 fiscal year. The session, chaired by Board Chairperson Mr Stephen Dhieu Dau, marked a key step in the Authority’s ongoingContinue Reading
