(DUK COUNTY) – A money transfer agency in Duk County, Jonglei State, was robbed on Thursday night by an armed group suspected to belong to the Red Belt militia, local officials said. The attackers stole cash and disarmed a police officer guarding the premises. John Chatim, the Commissioner of DukContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has called on the Ministry of Finance and Planning to support the tabling of draft bills on Value Added Tax (VAT) and Electronic Billing Machines (EBM) for cabinet and legislative approval. The move is aimed at strengthening revenue collection and reducing theContinue Reading
(RUMBEK, LAKES STATE) – Farmers, government officials and UN agencies came together on Thursday in Rumbek to mark World Food Day with an exhibition of local produce, highlighting a collective effort to fight hunger and strengthen agriculture in Lakes State. The event took place at Rumbek Freedom Square under theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has launched its National Rice Development Strategy 2024–2030, aiming to transform the agriculture sector and strengthen food security. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security unveiled the strategy on Friday, highlighting rice as a key driver for economic growth and local market development. Deputy Minister LilyContinue Reading
(PIBOR COUNTY) – Prices of local vegetables in Pibor Market have surged following severe flooding that disrupted production and supply from surrounding villages. Authorities say the shortage has pushed up costs, affecting households and small traders across the area. The Minister for Information in Greater Pibor Administrative Area, Jacob Werchum,Continue Reading
(AWEIL NORTH COUNTY) – Authorities in Northern Bahr El Ghazal have launched a move to vaccinate more than 1,500 head of cattle in response to rising reports of animal deaths linked to preventable diseases. The Director General of the State Ministry of Animal Resources and Veterinary Services, Samuel Ajing Uguak,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – A dispute has emerged between the Presidency and the main power provider in the capital after the Ezra Group of Companies rejected an order by President Salva Kiir to reduce electricity tariffs. The President directed tariff cuts last week to ease pressure on households and businesses. Under theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has announced a fresh foreign exchange auction aimed at improving confidence in the financial sector and supporting currency stability. The auction will take place on Tuesday 7 October 2025 and will be open to eligible commercial banks across the country. In a publicContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A conservation workshop held in Yei River County is being seen not only as an environmental step but also as a possible driver of livelihoods, tourism and resource management. The Enjojo Foundation organised a three day training that brought together 20 participants from Tore and LasuContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State has approved a 560 million US dollar investment proposal from Global Trading Commodities Group to build cement and steel rebar plants in Kajo Keji County. The investment is equal to about 3.976 trillion South Sudanese Pounds based on the current rate of 7,100 Pounds toContinue Reading
