(JUBA) – The Ministry of Mining has warned that illegal mining is placing South Sudan’s economy at risk by draining government revenues and allowing unregulated extraction of valuable minerals. Dr Matiok Santino Akuei, the Undersecretary in the Ministry of Mining, made the remarks during a field visit to sites outsideContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to digital reforms, saying technology will be central to improving transparency, efficiency, and service delivery in tax and customs operations. The message was delivered by Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng during a review meeting at SSRA headquarters inContinue Reading
(PIBOR) – Traders in Pibor town are facing major losses after floods submerged 58 shops, cutting off the market from residents and disrupting the flow of goods. Officials from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area confirmed the destruction on Thursday, saying heavy rainfall has left many traders without stock and residentsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Finance Minister Athiang Diing Athian met this week with the ambassadors of the United Kingdom and Norway, who pressed for greater transparency in the country’s use of oil revenues, public finances and civil servant salaries. The talks held in Juba centred on how the national budgetContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has met with international and national partners to review the salt standards applied in the country. The meeting brought together delegates from the Iodine Global Network, UNICEF and the Ministry of Health to examine how current rules can be improvedContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has announced that renovation works are under way at Juba International Airport’s arrivals terminal. The project aims to improve passenger experience and bring the facility closer to international standards, with both the interior and exterior undergoing upgrades. The renovations coverContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – Business at the Oraba-Kaya border post between South Sudan and Uganda in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State has slowed down sharply due to insecurity on the South Sudan side, forcing traders and transporters to divert to safer routes. The disruption has reduced government revenue and weakened cross-borderContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Mapula Bodibe, Chief Executive Officer of MTN South Sudan on Thursday 25th September 2025 paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, Governor of Central Equatoria State. The visit focused on enhancing collaboration, mutual cooperation and working relations between the telecom company and the stateContinue Reading
(BOR COUNTY) – Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok of Jonglei State received a detailed briefing from the World Food Programme (WFP) Bor Field Office and its subcontractors on 22nd September 2025 about the state’s upcoming infrastructure programme. The initiative led by WFP in close collaboration with the Jonglei State GovernmentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel convened a high level meeting with national and international oil companies in Juba on 23rd and 24th September 2025. The talks focused on increasing crude oil production in Upper Nile State, particularly in Blocks 3 andContinue Reading
