(JUBA) – South Sudan’s leading mobile operators, Zain and Digitel, played to a 1 to 1 draw in a highly anticipated football match at Buluk Training Ground on Sunday, bringing their commercial rivalry onto the sports field for the first time. Marketed by Zain as the “Telecom Derby,” the gameContinue Reading
(LUSAKA, ZAMBIA) – South Sudan has been admitted as a full member of the Eastern and Southern Africa Water and Sanitation Regulators Association (ESAWAS), strengthening its position within regional water governance networks. The official confirmation was made on 25 September 2025 following the signing of ESAWAS’s constitution by a delegationContinue Reading
(ADDIS ABABA) – South Sudan has urged its Chinese and African partners to accelerate support for digital infrastructure projects across the continent, saying access to stable electricity and modern telecommunications remains a major barrier to economic growth. The call was made on Friday by Engineer Thomas Gatkuoth Nyak, Undersecretary atContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A growing number of international banks are withdrawing from African markets after decades of operation, citing falling profit margins, rising compliance costs and strong competition from telecom led mobile money platforms. While most exits have taken place in West and Southern Africa, banking analysts warn that the trendContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A growing number of women in South Sudan are moving from aid dependency to small scale entrepreneurship, following an International Trade Centre initiative that has trained nearly two hundred survivors of conflict related violence in farming, soap making and retail business management. The programme launched in October 2024Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s political uncertainty continues to shape its economic prospects, as senior leaders maintain control through delayed elections, patronage and regional conflict positioning. Analysts have warned that persistent instability is weakening investor confidence, slowing infrastructure spending and limiting access to international financing. The continued postponement of national elections,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Key financial and business leaders have agreed to work together to speed up the adoption of digital payments in South Sudan, saying it will reduce costs and make trade more efficient. The Bank of South Sudan hosted a meeting on 26 September 2025 with the National Chamber ofContinue Reading
(MOSCOW) – On state television, host Vladimir Solovyov blamed former US general Ben Hodges and so called American hawks for recent strikes on Russia oil facilities. Solovyov said the attacks are carried out continually and asked who is responsible. He named Ben Hodges and claimed Hodges had published material showingContinue Reading
(MOSCOW) – A recent episode of the Russian radio programme Full Contact, hosted by Kremlin-aligned broadcaster Vladimir Solovyov and featuring regular contributor and weather forecaster Evgeny Tishkovets, descended into frustration after the panel reacted to comments by United States leader Donald Trump, who criticised Russia’s military performance and described itContinue Reading
(HONG KONG) – Authorities in Hong Kong have officially renewed United Nations sanctions against South Sudan, enforcing travel bans, financial restrictions and arms controls with immediate effect. The new rules were published in the government gazette on Thursday under the United Nations Sanctions (South Sudan) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) Regulation 2025.Continue Reading
