(JUBA) – South Sudan continues to grow its fish exports, supplying significant quantities to neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fish remains one of the country’s main export products, alongside scrap iron and plastic building materials. In 2023, dried, salted, smoked, or brined fish ranked as the thirdContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Africa recorded some of its most expensive and disruptive internet shutdowns in 2025, with South Sudan listed among the ten most affected countries, according to the latest data compiled by Top10VPN and published by Business Insider Africa. The report highlights the growing economic impact of deliberate internet disruptionsContinue Reading
(GEDAREF) – Fighting around the Sudanese border town of Heglig, home to the country’s largest oil field, has forced hundreds of civilians to flee through South Sudan before returning to safer areas inside Sudan, highlighting how conflict near key energy assets is reshaping movement, trade routes and humanitarian pressure acrossContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – The Defense Forces of Ukraine have reported substantial losses inflicted on Russian occupiers during 2025, reflecting the ongoing intensity of the conflict. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, coordinated efforts across all branches of Ukraine’s military contributed to significant reductions in enemyContinue Reading
(CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE, TEREKEKA COUNTY) – Consultations have begun in Terekeka County over a proposal to establish Tali International Airport, marking an early stage in discussions around a major infrastructure project with potential business and economic implications for Central Equatoria State and South Sudan more broadly. The Commissioner of TerekekaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Greater Pioneer Operating Company Limited has formally raised concerns over a directive to recall Nilepet staff currently seconded to its operations, warning that the move could affect operational readiness as South Sudan prepares for the resumption of oil production. In a letter addressed to Nilepet Managing Director EmmanuelContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Interior has formally cancelled a set of disputed traffic directives, a move that is expected to ease uncertainty for transport operators, vehicle owners and businesses across South Sudan. The decision follows growing concern from the public and commercial sector over recent enforcement measures affecting vehicleContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The leadership of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards has completed a series of management review meetings aimed at assessing institutional performance and setting priorities for the coming year, in a move that has implications for trade, consumer protection, and business confidence in South Sudan. The meetingsContinue Reading
(LAKES STATE) – The Women Empowerment Solution Initiative (WESI), a national organisation operating in the Bahr el Ghazal region, has concluded a 14-day training programme for water hand pump mechanics, hygiene promotion, and business skills in Lakes State. The training, held in Rumek, brought together 20 participants from the sevenContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s standards authority has launched a regional essay competition aimed at engaging young people in discussions on trade, quality and market access, as the country continues efforts to integrate more effectively into African and global markets. The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards announced the officialContinue Reading
