(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A two day financial management training programme for local government officials has begun in Yei River County, aimed at improving public finance systems and strengthening service delivery at the county level in Central Equatoria State. The training, which started on January 14, 2026, is organised byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has ordered the National Revenue Authority to intensify tax collection and ensure full enforcement of existing tax laws, as the government seeks to strengthen domestic revenue and reduce pressure on public finances. The directive was issued after a briefing by the Commissioner General ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s National Security Service is under legal scrutiny following allegations that officers unlawfully seized and sold scrap copper wire valued at more than 36.89 billion South Sudanese Pounds, equivalent to about 5.2 million US Dollars, according to court documents and investigations by Radio Tamazuj. The case centresContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has been briefed on the resumption of oil and gas production at key oil fields and the payment of staff salary arrears at the national oil company, underlining the sector’s importance to South Sudan’s economy. The briefing took place on January 14th, 2026, whenContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Bureau of Statistics of South Sudan has reported notable progress in data collection, skills development, and strategic planning during 2025, while also launching a new official website aimed at improving public access to national statistics. The Bureau announced the launch of its upgraded website at www.nbs.gov.ss,Continue Reading
(KIGALI, RWANDA) – South Sudan is taking steps to strengthen its statistical capacity through a new partnership with Rwanda. The Director General of the South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) visited Kigali on January 12, 2026, meeting with Rwanda’s Director General of the National Institute of Statistics, Ivan Murenzi,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Pyramid Intercontinental Hotel in Juba has introduced a robot waitress named Ayen to support its hospitality services in a first of its kind in South Sudan. The move is aimed at improving service quality, increasing efficiency, and offering guests a modern and unique experience. The robot is equippedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony officially inaugurated the new headquarters of the Ministry of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism, alongside a fully equipped veterinary clinic, in Juba on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The event highlights the state’s commitment to strengthening fisheries, livestock, and tourism, critical sectorsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Board of Directors of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) held its second quarter meeting on Wednesday to assess the authority’s performance and provide strategic guidance on revenue administration and governance. The meeting was chaired by Stephen Dhieu Dau, chairperson of the SSRA Board, and reviewed performanceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony inaugurated a new Ministry of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism headquarters and veterinary clinic in Juba on Wednesday, marking a key step in the state’s economic recovery and development efforts. Governor Adil said the foundation for the ministry was laid twoContinue Reading
