(JUBA) – The Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Athian Ding Athian, met on Thursday with the African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Manager, Mr. Themba Bhebhe, to review ongoing projects and future areas of cooperation in South Sudan. The meeting, held in Juba on 18 September 2025, focused on AfDB’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has joined government institutions and international partners in launching the Nimule One Stop Border Post (OSBP) Project, which aims to strengthen cross border trade with Uganda. The launch and validation workshop, held on 16 September 2025 in Juba, was organisedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has joined a joint inter agency operation aimed at improving trade and tackling illegal roadblocks along the Juba–Nesitu route. The operation, carried out on 17 September 2025, was led by the Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA),Continue Reading
(WEST POKOT COUNTY) – Kenya-South Sudan Link Road Upgrade Aims to Boost Trade and Connectivity Work is advancing on the Kenya-South Sudan Link Road in West Pokot County, a project designed to strengthen transport connections between Kenya and South Sudan. The programme, supported by the Government of Kenya and theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – U.N. investigators have accused South Sudanese authorities of misusing state funds, including payments of $1.7 billion (SSP 12.07 trillion) to companies linked to Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel for road projects that were largely unfinished. The report by the U.N. Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan highlightsContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt Gen Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, and the National Minister of Roads and Bridges, Hon Simon Mijok Mijak, have completed a joint inspection of Juba’s key roads that has revealed the scale of investment required to modernise the city’s transport network. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The longstanding alliance between South Sudan and Uganda built on trade, security cooperation and cross border ties is under pressure following deadly clashes along their shared frontier in mid July. On 15 July 2025, Ugandan authorities reported that South Sudanese troops crossed into Fitina Mbaya village in Uganda’sContinue Reading
This business commentary contains updates from the Ministry of Health, Republic of South Sudan. (FASHODA COUNTY) – Essential medical supplies have been successfully delivered to Fashoda County in Upper Nile State under the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), marking a major step in addressing access challenges in one of SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – A high level delegation from the Office of the President of the Republic of South Sudan visited Juba International Airport on 10 September 2025 to review ongoing infrastructure development and operational enhancement projects. The visit was led by Ambassador Sebit B. Kamonde who stressed the government’s commitmentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has taken a major step forward in aviation development with the successful completion of its first night flight at Juba International Airport. The landmark test took place on the evening of 5 September 2025, when an Air Congo Boeing 737 safely departed at 10:15 PM enContinue Reading
