(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has confirmed that preparations for the official rollout of a National Payment System (NPS) are in their final stages, marking a major step toward modernising the country’s financial infrastructure and promoting digital financial inclusion. The announcement was made during a final preparatoryContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has received a high level briefing from the Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, outlining Parliament’s current legislative agenda and progress on the upcoming national budget for the 2025–2026 financial year. The meeting, held on Thursday 7 AugustContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudanese Pound (SSP) weakened marginally against major global and regional currencies on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, according to the Bank of South Sudan’s (BOSS) daily official exchange rate bulletin. The SSP showed slight depreciation against the US Dollar and other foreign currencies in both buying andContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has issued a public invitation for commercial banks to participate in a scheduled Foreign Exchange Auction to be held on Thursday, 7 August 2025. The initiative is part of the Central Bank’s ongoing efforts to enhance transparency, promote accountability, and restoreContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – South Sudan is preparing to join the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) by the end of August 2025, following high level discussions between the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) and AERC officials in Nairobi. The move is expected to strengthen South Sudan’s economic research capabilities and support evidenceContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has halted all medical activities in Yei River and Morobo counties of Central Equatoria State for at least six weeks, following the abduction of one of its staff members. The incident marks the second such abduction on the same roadContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudanese Pound (SSP) continued to show signs of gradual weakening as the Bank of South Sudan released its official daily exchange rates for Tuesday, 5 August 2025. The updated rates indicate marginal changes compared to Monday’s figures, particularly against major international currencies including the US DollarContinue Reading
(ELEGU, AMURU DISTRICT) – Severe flooding at the Elegu border town between Uganda and South Sudan has displaced thousands of people and worsened a cholera outbreak, raising alarm among traders, local residents and health officials. The flooding, which submerged major parts of the town on Wednesday last week, forced theContinue Reading
(LUDHIANA) – South Sudan and India are laying the foundation for stronger agricultural ties following a high level academic exchange between Dr John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology (DrJGMUST) and Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)’s Academic Visitors Programme. During aContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The daughter of President Salva Kiir, Adut Salva Kiir, has donated a consignment of medical and educational supplies to the Ruweng Administrative Area in northern South Sudan. The donation, made through her charitable organisation, the Adut Salva Kiir (ASK) Foundation, includes antimalarial drugs, other essential medicines and schoolContinue Reading
