(AWEIL COUNTY) – Co-operative Bank of South Sudan is increasing its support for the country’s co operative movement as it positions itself to expand growth in agriculture, rural trade and small business financing despite South Sudan’s economic challenges. The lender is continuing to invest in community based enterprises, farmers andContinue Reading
KAMPALA) – Uganda has moved closer to developing a major regional crude oil export pipeline after signing a key agreement with French energy giant Total that clears the way for construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline linking Uganda to Tanzania. The agreement is expected to support the developmentContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The World Bank Group and the Government of South Sudan have launched a new report calling for urgent and coordinated action to manage the country’s rapid urban growth and turn cities into centres of economic recovery, job creation and stability. The report, titled South Sudan Urbanization Review:Continue Reading
(JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA) – Traders in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, have closed at least 10 shops in the past month after rising taxes and operating costs made it difficult for businesses to continue operating, according to the Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce. Business owners blamed the closures onContinue Reading
(VOLUSIA COUNTY) – Deputies in Volusia County, Florida, successfully revived a woman after she was found floating face down in the water at New Smyrna Beach over the weekend, in an incident that authorities say highlights the importance of rapid emergency response. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said deputies wereContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State has taken a step towards formalising and regulating mining activities after the State Assessment and Regulatory Committee submitted a draft mining regulation for approval by Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony. The draft document was presented to the Governor in Juba following a review of artisanal miningContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – Authorities in Nimule Municipality have officially opened a seven day Seed Fair organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization in Olikwi Block, aimed at improving agricultural production and strengthening food security in Eastern Equatoria State. The initiative brings together farmers, seed producer groups, development partners and local authoritiesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has begun a new round of institutional reforms aimed at strengthening tax administration and improving domestic revenue collection as part of broader efforts to reduce reliance on oil income. The Authority on Monday held a high level technical meeting at its headquarters inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s economic authorities are increasing efforts to strengthen the country’s financial sector through new banking reforms, reserve building measures and closer cooperation with regional financial institutions. The latest discussions involved the Bank of South Sudan, the Ministry of Mining, KCB Group and members of the government’s EconomicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, on Friday visited the headquarters of the Bank of South Sudan in Juba for discussions on insurance sector regulation and financial sector reforms. Governor Adil held talks with the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Hon. Johnny OhisaContinue Reading
