(MOROBO COUNTY) – Business at the Oraba-Kaya border post between South Sudan and Uganda in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State has slowed down sharply due to insecurity on the South Sudan side, forcing traders and transporters to divert to safer routes. The disruption has reduced government revenue and weakened cross-borderContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Mapula Bodibe, Chief Executive Officer of MTN South Sudan on Thursday 25th September 2025 paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, Governor of Central Equatoria State. The visit focused on enhancing collaboration, mutual cooperation and working relations between the telecom company and the stateContinue Reading
(BOR COUNTY) – Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok of Jonglei State received a detailed briefing from the World Food Programme (WFP) Bor Field Office and its subcontractors on 22nd September 2025 about the state’s upcoming infrastructure programme. The initiative led by WFP in close collaboration with the Jonglei State GovernmentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel convened a high level meeting with national and international oil companies in Juba on 23rd and 24th September 2025. The talks focused on increasing crude oil production in Upper Nile State, particularly in Blocks 3 andContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – Honorable Atong Kuol Manyang, National Minister of Trade and Industry, received His Excellency Lt. Gen. Ambassador Isam Mohammed Hassan Karrar and his delegation at her office in Juba on 24th September 2025. The discussions focused on strengthening trade relations and economic cooperation between South Sudan and Sudan.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, the National Minister of Trade and Industry, met with a delegation from the Chinese Embassy in Juba on 24th September 2025. The delegation was led by Counselor Yuo Sing. The meeting focused on an invitation from His Excellency Ma Qiang for the Minister toContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The High Level Committee appointed by President Salva Kiir Mayardit to manage land disputes and informal settlements in Juba has suspended all road construction in the Lokwilili residential area. The decision follows concerns over unauthorised opening of roads in the neighbourhood. The committee met on Wednesday atContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – MTN South Sudan has taken significant steps to promote digital inclusion and empower youth across the country. Last week, CEO Mapula Bodibe visited ICT hubs in Juba operated by the Youth Empowerment Organization (YEO) and the Society for Transformation and Equal Rights (STER) to assess how technologyContinue Reading
(TORIT) – Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has launched a major community engagement initiative to rehabilitate the Torit-Kapoeta road, a key transport corridor in Eastern Equatoria State. The project aims to improve connectivity, support trade, and enhance access for local communities. The launch took place on 24 September 2025 at IlieuContinue Reading
(RUMBEK, LAKES STATE) – A senior delegation from the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), led by the Director General for Banking Operations, Dr Chan Andrea Chan, has carried out a final inspection of the newly renovated BoSS Currency Centre in Rumbek, Lakes State. The visit on 24 September 2025 wasContinue Reading
