(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has organised a workplace health awareness session for its staff in partnership with Andalusia Health Egypt, aimed at encouraging healthy practices within the office environment. The presentation led by a visiting medical team focused on key health issues that can arise from officeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Mobile money service providers in South Sudan have announced plans to extend their coverage to more parts of the country to support the government’s efforts to promote digital payment systems. The commitment was made by MTN and Digitel representatives during meetings with the Department of Communication and PublicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has released its official daily exchange rates for Thursday, 14 August 2025, providing guidance for both buyers and sellers of foreign currencies. The rates show stability for the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against major international currencies, reflecting cautious market activity in Juba andContinue Reading
(WESTERN EQUATORIA) – Students at Bishop Abangite College of Science and Technology in Western Equatoria State are actively engaging in practical farming, applying the agricultural skills taught in their classrooms. The initiative allows students to gain hands-on experience on the school farm, cultivating crops and understanding modern farming techniques. TeachersContinue Reading
(KHARTOUM) – Sudan has asked South Sudan to strengthen border security to prevent alleged cross-border supply routes to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, a senior South Sudanese official said on Monday. The request was made in Juba by Malik Agar, Deputy Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, during discussions withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s basketball fans were left disappointed as rookie Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach did not feature in the national team’s roster for AfroBasket 2025. The 18 year old, who many expected to follow in the footsteps of compatriot Bol Bol, missed an opportunity to gain international experienceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Banks of the United Arab Emirates and South Sudan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing financial cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was formalised in a ceremony attended by Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State in the UAEContinue Reading
(ELEGU, AMURU COUNTY) – Uganda’s northern trade gateway to South Sudan is set for a major transformation with the launch of the Elegu Climate Resilient Cross-Border Market Project. The initiative aims to expand regional trade while addressing climate-related challenges that have historically disrupted commerce. Situated along the strategic Elegu–Nimule corridor,Continue Reading
(AMURU) – At least 3,500 Ugandan residents from Elegu Town Council in Amuru district have received cholera vaccines in neighbouring South Sudan, health officials reported on Monday. The initiative is part of a cross-border effort to contain the spread of the highly contagious diarrheal disease. The vaccination drive was coordinatedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A Kenyan engineer has been freed following an abduction in South Sudan’s Morobo County, officials and local church leaders confirmed. Richard Matiangi was kidnapped on Wednesday, July 30, after armed assailants ambushed a vehicle near Bazi, around three miles from Morobo town, close to the border with theContinue Reading
