(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has launched a new capacity building programme designed to strengthen organisational culture and improve professional behaviour across the institution. The training began in Juba on 20 November and will continue until the first week of December. The programme has been organised by theContinue Reading
(ZANZIBAR) – South Sudan has joined other African states in a regional workshop aimed at strengthening the application of international food safety rules, as officials continue efforts to improve national standards and support trade growth. The three day training, held in Zanzibar from 18 to 20 November 2025, brought togetherContinue Reading
(JUBA) – BB Energy has obtained an urgent injunction from the London High Court stopping the government of South Sudan from selling an oil cargo worth more than $20 million. The order, issued by Justice Christopher Butcher on 18 November, prevents the export of 600,000 barrels of Dar Blend crudeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The new Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Samuel Yeni Costa, met commercial banks in Juba on Tuesday to discuss the country’s continuing cash shortage and the pressure it has placed on businesses, traders and consumers. The meeting marks one of the governor’s first major engagements sinceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has requested new oil backed loans worth $2.5 billion (SSP 17 trillion) as the government turns again to Asian energy partners despite increasing concerns over the country’s rising debt. The Ministry of Petroleum has asked India’s ONGC Videsh for $1 billion (SSP 7 trillion) and ChinaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has completed a two day strategy validation workshop on the diagnostic studies of the national economy under the World Bank supported Strengthening South Sudan Financial Sector Project. The meeting took place in Juba on 13 November 2025 and brought together key groups fromContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has congratulated Urban South Group for winning first runner up in the Small and Medium Enterprise category at the East African Community (EAC) Regional Quality Awards held in Nairobi. The regional event, which celebrates innovation and quality among EastContinue Reading
(WAU, WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL STATE) – Construction has begun on the Kubri Sitta Bridge, a project expected to improve transport and ease movement between Wau South and Wau North. The state government launched the project on Monday, saying it is part of efforts to improve basic public infrastructure inContinue Reading
(MOMBASA / JUBA) – South Sudan has asked Kenya to extend the period allowed for cargo storage at the Port of Mombasa, saying the current grace period of fifteen days is too short for traders transporting goods to Juba. The request was made by South Sudan’s Minister of Transport, ReziContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan have begun a joint feasibility study for the planned railway extension from Naivasha to Malaba, with the line expected to connect further to South Sudan’s capital, Juba. The nine week study aims to assess both the technical and financial aspects of extending theContinue Reading
