(JUBA) – More than 15 young South Sudanese innovators will receive grants under the World Food Programme’s IGNITE project, designed to boost local food production and reduce dependence on imports. Dr Ayiik Kuir, WFP Programme Policy Officer for Innovations, said the IGNITE Food Systems Challenge will provide small businesses withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The leadership of the Central Equatoria State Insurance Commission, led by Commissioner Hon. Juma Stephen Lugga, briefed Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on Monday about the institution’s progress, operational framework and key challenges. Governor Mujung praised the Commission for its work in promoting financial security and assuredContinue Reading
(TORIT COUNTY) – A United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeeping unit from Bangladesh has cleared a major road obstruction on the Torit–Liria supply route, restoring a key lifeline for trade and humanitarian assistance in Eastern Equatoria State. According to UNMISS, two commercial trucks had become stranded on theContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has approved a fiscal resource envelope of 40.5 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), equivalent to about 8.8 million US Dollars, for the 2025–2026 financial year. The decision was reached during the Eleventh Council of Ministers meeting held on Friday, 15Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has released the latest official exchange rates for Monday, 18th August 2025. The South Sudanese Pound (SSP) continues to exhibit stability against major international and regional currencies, with only minor day-to-day fluctuations observed. According to the official BOSS rates, the US DollarContinue Reading
(LAMU) – Lamu Port in Kenya is experiencing its busiest period since opening, with ten container ships scheduled to dock over the next two weeks, marking a significant milestone for the regional trade hub. The surge is being driven by French shipping line CMA CGM, which is increasing its visitsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Following a peaceful and competitive vote on 16 August 2025, the Kakwa community in South Sudan has elected Isaac Dada Lemi as its new leader. Lemi emerged victorious with 191 votes, surpassing his opponent, Hon Jacob Aligo, a current Member of Parliament and Minister of Peace Building, whoContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, met on Thursday, 14 August 2025, with the Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan, His Excellency Ma Qiang, to discuss expanding trade and industrial cooperation between the two countries. The meeting, held in Juba, was alsoContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, officially opened the Beijing Supermarket in Juba on Friday, 15 August 2025, marking another step in the growing economic relationship between South Sudan and China. Speaking at the launch, the Minister expressed appreciation to the stakeholders ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The official foreign exchange market in South Sudan recorded only marginal fluctuations during the trading week of 11 to 15 August 2025, according to a comparative weekly review of rates published by the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS). The official figures indicate slight but notable changes in theContinue Reading
