(JUBA) – Two people were killed in two separate armed attacks along the Morobo–Kaya road near Kanja on 1 and 2 July, raising new concerns about growing insecurity in Central Equatoria State. In the first incident, a commercial motorcycle rider known as John Bosco, also called “Munu,” was shot deadContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Bank of South Sudan has published the official list of tariffs on salary processing for the year 2025, revealing a wide range of charges across commercial banks and fintech institutions operating in the country. The updated figures aim to standardise expectations for employers and employees whileContinue Reading
(ABUJA) – A new African payment system aimed at removing the US dollar as a middle currency in trade is showing promising results, with financial experts hailing it as a major breakthrough for cross border transactions across the continent, including for countries like South Sudan which have long struggled withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudanese model and public figure Cyer Mayar has officially responded to growing media speculation surrounding the reported cancellation of her engagement, choosing to speak out in her own words after weeks of online commentary and speculation. In a public message shared through her social platforms, Mayar confirmedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – After applying for 47 jobs with no success, South Sudanese accounting graduate Gal Gony Gatluak has turned to selling charcoal on the streets of Juba to support his family. At 38, Gony says he chose action over waiting, launching his small charcoal business—Nyaruach Charcoal Business—along Suk Harnab Road,Continue Reading
(Australia) – The family of the late Captain Amat Malual, a close companion and personal bodyguard of South Sudan’s founding leader, Dr John Garang de Mabior, has issued a public appeal to President Salva Kiir Mayardit, requesting state recognition and assistance for their continued welfare. Captain Malual, who came fromContinue Reading
(UROR) – Health officials in Uror County, Jonglei State, have reported a serious increase in cholera cases, putting severe pressure on the already limited resources at the county’s main hospital. The facility, which is the only operational hospital in the area, has only seven beds and a team of 23Continue Reading
(Juba) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr Addis Ababa Othow, visited the BoSS Sports Complex this week as part of ongoing efforts to support staff health and fitness. His visit on 2 July 2025 aimed to inspect ongoing preparations at the facility and show encouragementContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has unveiled a $58 million (around SSP 270.2 billion at official rates or approximately SSP 406 billion at parallel market rates) education programme designed to transform access to learning for the country’s most marginalised children. The four year initiative led by the Ministry of General EducationContinue Reading
(Juba) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit returned to Juba on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, following a week long official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed at boosting South Sudan’s economic ties and attracting foreign investment into the country. The President was received at Juba International Airport by theContinue Reading
