(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has held high level discussions with the World Bank aimed at boosting economic recovery, infrastructure development and essential service delivery across the country. On Tuesday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Monday K. Kumba, welcomed Mr. CharlesContinue Reading
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) is in a whirlwind of drama as Ms. Ann Nyakuet Taker, the one and only female candidate for Second Vice President, has been shown the red card and disqualified from the upcoming elections. The SSFF Electoral Committee blew the whistle on Ms. Taker, rulingContinue Reading
An expert in the field of health has provided reassurance to new mothers that breastfeeding does not have a negative impact on their physical appearance. This announcement comes during the launch of World Breastfeeding Week 2025 by the Ministry of Health and its partners. The goal of this initiative isContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has confirmed that preparations for the official rollout of a National Payment System (NPS) are in their final stages, marking a major step toward modernising the country’s financial infrastructure and promoting digital financial inclusion. The announcement was made during a final preparatoryContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Juba International Airport (JUB/HJJJ), South Sudan’s busiest and most strategic air transport facility, continues to connect the country to key regional destinations with a reliable mix of commercial and charter flights. On Thursday, 31 July 2025, several airlines are operating scheduled services to and from regional hubs includingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The national Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Michael Makuei Lueth, has received formal reports highlighting major challenges in telecommunications and disaster recovery from Ruweng Administrative Area and Upper Nile State. The reports were presented to the Minister on Tuesday by the respective State Ministers ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A growing number of car owners across South Sudan are noticing a damp, musty smell whenever they turn on their vehicle’s air conditioning system. This unpleasant odour often likened to wet socks or mildew is not only frustrating but can also pose health concerns if left untreated. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Drivers across Juba are facing a tough decision: continue scraping their low clearance vehicles on potholes and roadside speed humps, or risk altering their cars with suspension lift kits and spacers. Among those caught in this dilemma is Paul, a ride hailing driver who uses his Suzuki SwiftContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Side mirror theft is becoming an increasingly serious problem for motorists in South Sudan, particularly in major towns like Juba where the demand for used car parts is high. Older models such as the 2006 Toyota Premio are especially vulnerable due to their manually adjustable mirrors, which areContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has released updated official exchange rates for 25 July 2025, showing marginal movements in the value of the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against major global and regional currencies. The data reflects general stability in the forex market, with slight gains for the SSPContinue Reading
