(NAIROBI) – Digital credit firm Tala is cutting more jobs in Kenya as it moves to centralise its operations. The company has told seven employees their positions will be declared redundant. This is the second round of job cuts in just over a year. The latest move is part ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Mobile phone tariffs across South Sudan will be adjusted from midnight on 26 June after regulators approved new rates they say are needed to stop mobile networks from cutting services or collapsing altogether. The National Communications Authority announced the change on Wednesday, framing it as a tariff exchangeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry in South Sudan has strengthened its cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) following a consultative meeting in Juba aimed at advancing trade sector reforms and improving project implementation. The discussions held on 11 June 2026 reviewed ongoing joint programmes andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Chinese smartphone maker TECNO has opened its first flagship retail store in South Sudan, marking a rare private-sector investment in the country’s technology sector. The launch on January 13, 2026, reflects growing demand for smartphones as essential tools for communication, mobile money, and digital services despite challenges suchContinue 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
(JUBA) – South Sudan has expressed support for a regional initiative to create a single communication area across East African Community (EAC) member states. The move aims to reduce the high cost of cross border calls and improve connectivity for citizens and businesses in the region. The Minister of Information,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry officially launched its new website on Friday, 31 October 2025, marking an important step in improving communication and accessibility between the government and the business community in South Sudan. The launch ceremony held in Juba was presided over by the Minister ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has introduced a new smartphone, the MTN Giyafa, designed to meet the growing demand for affordable and reliable digital devices in the country. The company says the new model combines modern style with high-speed connectivity, offering customers a balance of functionality and value. The MTNContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has formally validated a national e-commerce policy and strategy with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The move is intended to expand digital trade opportunities, strengthen private sector growth and support wider economic reforms. E-commerce, which refers to theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has launched the Berabera Deal, a new promotion that allows customers to purchase Samsung smartphones on flexible, step by step payments. The offer is aimed at making high quality devices more accessible to consumers who are increasingly reliant on smartphones for work, education and entertainment.Continue Reading
