(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) on Monday, 7th July 2025, released the official exchange rates for major global and regional currencies, showing modest changes in the value of the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against foreign currencies. The updated rates come at a time when many South SudaneseContinue Reading
(JUBA) – East Africa’s ambition for economic integration continues to be tested. The East African Community (EAC) comprising seven member states from the shores of the Indian Ocean to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, including South Sudan has made major legal strides toward building a united regional economy. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A maize and sorghum cooperative that began with just 20 members in Central Equatoria State has grown to over 150 within a year, becoming a source of income and stability for many South Sudanese families. The rapid growth highlights the increasing role of cooperatives in addressing both povertyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A new state owned oil company from South Africa has acquired a 90% stake in one of South Sudan’s most promising oil exploration zones, Block B2, located in Jonglei State. The South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC), launched in May through a merger of PetroSA, iGas, and theContinue Reading
(KHARTOUM) – If the conflict in Sudan continues until the end of 2025, the country could lose nearly half of its economic value, according to a new report by a group of international war monitors. The cost of repairing infrastructure alone may reach $30 billion, which is approximately 50 percentContinue Reading
(Juba) — The government of South Sudan has been ordered to pay $74.32 million (approximately SSP 345.6 billion at the official exchange rate of $1 = SSP 4,650, or SSP 520.2 billion on the parallel market at $1 = SSP 7,000) following a ruling by the International Chamber of CommerceContinue Reading
(Juba) – Organisers of IndabaX South Sudan 2025 have officially opened the call for exhibitors and poster presenters, inviting researchers, startups, innovators and organisations working in the field of artificial intelligence to take part in the country’s first ever IndabaX event, scheduled for 19 July 2025 at Scenius Hub inContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s Vice President and Chair of the Economic Cluster, Dr Benjamin Bol Mel, received a detailed briefing on Tuesday from the Chairperson of the National Transitional Committee, Kuol Manyang Juuk. The meeting focused on the urgent need to accelerate the full implementation of the Revitalised Agreement onContinue Reading
(Juba) – The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has released a detailed list of eligibility criteria for anyone seeking to run for President or Vice President of the Federation. The requirements, published by the SSFF Electoral Committee, are based on Article 38 (4) of the Federation’s statutes. These rules aimContinue Reading
(Juba) – The University of Juba has been ranked as the number one public university in South Sudan, according to the AD Scientific Index 2025. The global academic ranking placed the university first among four public universities included from South Sudan. The other ranked universities are the University of BahrContinue Reading
