(NAIROBI) – Kenya has introduced sweeping changes to its alcohol control policy, raising the minimum legal drinking age from 18 to 21 years and banning the sale of alcohol in supermarkets, restaurants, online platforms, residential premises and other commonly accessed areas. The measures were announced in a new national policyContinue Reading
(ABIDJAN) – South Sudan’s national women’s basketball team has made history by reaching the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament after a stunning 75–65 victory over Egypt. This marks South Sudan’s first ever win in a continental basketball competition since making their debut in the qualifiers in 2021.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Market prices across South Sudan showed a slight national decline between June and July 2025, but a closer analysis reveals that this drop masks sharp regional disparities, with several states experiencing dramatic price surges. Bor South in Jonglei State, Twic County in Warrap State, and Fangak County inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has published its latest official exchange rates for Tuesday, 29th July 2025, reflecting marginal movements in the forex market, with the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) remaining largely stable against key international and regional currencies. According to data released by the central bank, theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Smart Properties Limited has announced the launch of the Real Estate Summit 2025, a two day event set to take place in Juba on 18 and 19 September. The summit aims to attract international investors and promote South Sudan as a promising location for property development and urbanContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecommunications company, has integrated PayPal withdrawals directly into its M-PESA super app, a move designed to simplify access to digital earnings for remote workers and freelancers in the country. The new feature removes the need for a separate online portal, allowing users to withdraw fundsContinue Reading
(PIBOR) – The Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), Gola Boyoi Gola, has dismissed the entire cabinet he inherited, including all ministers, advisors, and the Pibor County Commissioner. The decision, announced through a series of decrees broadcast on local station Pibor 90.3 FM on Monday, marks theContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – A commercial motorcycle rider was seriously injured and robbed on Thursday morning near the Yambio Airstrip in Bazungua Payam, located roughly five kilometres from Yambio Town, the capital of Western Equatoria State. According to State Police Commissioner Major General Phillip Madut Tong, the incident happened around 6:30 a.m.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Finance and Planning has said the country’s non oil revenue remains too low, despite recent improvements in collection. Speaking during the launch of a new Revenue Training Institute on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, Dr Marial Dongrin said domestic tax income contributes less than 20Continue Reading
(YEI) – Plans to rehabilitate internal roads in Yei County are underway, following a joint meeting between the County Commissioner, Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme, and traditional chiefs. The effort is expected to improve access across Yei town and nearby areas, which have been severely affected by infrastructure damage caused byContinue Reading
