(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), together with a visiting World Bank team, held a review meeting in Juba on Tuesday to assess the progress of the Strengthening South Sudan Financial Sector (3SF) project. The initiative is aimed at improving the country’s financial systems, supporting capacity building andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Eight traders from Panyijiar County in Unity State who were kidnapped last weekend by armed groups in Yirol East County, Lakes State, have been freed and reunited with their families. The victims, among them one woman who gave birth while in captivity, were rescued along with 62 cattleContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has announced new rules governing the movement of cash within the country and across its borders, in a move aimed at strengthening financial stability and curbing illegal money flows. The directive, issued on 16 September 2025 by the Directorate of Banking Supervision andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has officially reopened its renovated offices in Juba, in a development that staff described as a fresh start for one of South Sudan’s most important economic institutions. The ceremony, held on 18 September 2025, was attended by the Minister of Trade andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has held discussions with the leadership of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area on ways to strengthen trade and improve road access between Pibor and neighbouring Jonglei State. On 18 September 2025, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon Atong Kuol Manyang, receivedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has confirmed the passing of its former Governor, Hon. Othom Rago Ajak, who died in Cairo on 17 September 2025 at the age of 70. His family announced that Ajak, who had been receiving treatment in Egypt, died after a short illness.Continue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has announced the official launch of the South Sudan Interbank Payment and Settlement System (SSIPS), which will go live on 10 October 2025 at the Central Bank headquarters in Juba. The new platform is designed to modernise the country’s financial infrastructure,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Athian Ding Athian, met on Thursday with the African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Manager, Mr. Themba Bhebhe, to review ongoing projects and future areas of cooperation in South Sudan. The meeting, held in Juba on 18 September 2025, focused on AfDB’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has joined government institutions and international partners in launching the Nimule One Stop Border Post (OSBP) Project, which aims to strengthen cross border trade with Uganda. The launch and validation workshop, held on 16 September 2025 in Juba, was organisedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has joined a joint inter agency operation aimed at improving trade and tackling illegal roadblocks along the Juba–Nesitu route. The operation, carried out on 17 September 2025, was led by the Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA),Continue Reading
