(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has awarded a total of 143 subscribers across all states and administrative areas in the country in its latest weekly Shukran Junubin customer appreciation promotion. Each selected customer received 400,000 South Sudanese Pounds, bringing total disbursements for the latest draw to 57,200,000 SSP, equivalent toContinue Reading
(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
(ARUSHA) – The East African Community recorded a significant rise in international trade during the second quarter of 2025, driven by strong export performance and increased commercial activity across member states. The latest Quarterly Statistics Bulletin shows that total trade increased to USD 38.2 billion, compared with USD 29.7 billionContinue Reading
(WAU, WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL STATE) – Construction has begun on the Kubri Sitta Bridge, a project expected to improve transport and ease movement between Wau South and Wau North. The state government launched the project on Monday, saying it is part of efforts to improve basic public infrastructure inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry held a presentation in Juba aimed at improving South Sudan’s trade legal structures and preparing the country to comply with the World Trade Organization’s requirements. The session was led by the Premier Choice Law Group and attended by senior ministry officials. ThoseContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Nile Petroleum Corporation, widely known as Nilepet, has won the 2025 Petro Cup football championship after defeating the Greater Pioneers Operating Company in the final match of the annual tournament. The competition brings together teams from oil companies working in South Sudan. The Petro Cup is seen asContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Eng. Chol Thon Abel from his role as Undersecretary in the Ministry of Petroleum, only one week after appointing him. The announcement was made on Monday night by the state broadcaster, the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation. No explanation was provided. Eng.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – A senior member of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly has said that a growing lack of trust between commercial banks and the Bank of South Sudan is a major factor behind the ongoing shortage of cash in the country. Michael Ayuen, Chairperson of the Committee for Finance andContinue Reading
(MALAKAL, UPPER NILE STATE) – The Metropolitan Archbishop of Juba, Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla, has urged the Government of South Sudan to remove recently introduced taxes on Church properties and Church staff, warning that the measures could limit the Church’s ability to support vulnerable communities. Speaking at the openingContinue Reading
(TONJ, WARRAP STATE) – A former state minister has warned that the Tonj Bridge, a major transport link for the Greater Bahr el Ghazal region, is close to failing due to age and lack of maintenance. If the bridge collapses, movement of goods and passengers between Tonj, Wau, Aweil, JubaContinue Reading
