(JUBA CITY) – A wide ranging recovery plan is taking shape after a destructive fire at Juba’s Custom Market left thousands of traders without income at the peak of the festive shopping season. City and state authorities say discussions are ongoing to prepare a structured support programme, although details onContinue Reading
(MOMBASA, KENYA) – Kenya and South Sudan’s main trade route has entered a period of disruption after South Sudan Revenue Authority introduced a new charge of 3,580 United States dollars per container, which is equal to about 25,418,000 South Sudanese Pounds at the current market rate of 7,100 SSP forContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The controversy over South Sudan’s electronic import permit (e-permit) system has intensified following the release of an internal memo from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) suspending its enforcement. The memo, dated 21 November 2025 and bearing the name of URA Commissioner Customs Asadu Kigozi Kisitu, is now underContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony visited Juba’s Custom Market on Tuesday following a fire outbreak on Monday that destroyed several shops and affected numerous traders. The Governor was accompanied by the National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, State Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Hon. Lupai Satimon,Continue Reading
(JUBA / MOMBASA) – Cargo destined for South Sudan has been stalled at the Port of Mombasa and container freight stations after clearing and forwarding agents suspended operations in protest over a new tracking charge of $3,580 (25,318,000 SSP) per container. The move follows the waiver of the $5,000 (35,500,000Continue Reading
(MOMBASA COUNTY) – Cargo handling services for goods headed to South Sudan through the Port of Mombasa have been suspended after clearing and forwarding agents protested against a new charge introduced by the South Sudan Revenue Authority. Agents say they were taken by surprise when a new fee of $3,580Continue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – Business activity in Nyakuron Customs market has come to a halt after a major fire destroyed goods and cash worth several million South Sudanese pounds (SSP) on Monday evening. Authorities from Juba City Council and the Central Equatoria State government have now formed an investigation committee toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Petroleum convened a high level meeting with South Sudan Fuel Supply Company Ltd and key Oil Marketing Companies under the theme, “Together We Secure a Sustainable Fuel Supply in South Sudan.” The meeting on 20 November 2025 focused on the framework agreement between the GovernmentsContinue Reading
(MOMBASA / JUBA) – Clearing and forwarding agents handling cargo destined for South Sudan at the Port of Mombasa have stopped their operations after a notice circulating on social media claimed that a new fee of 3,580 US dollars per container would be charged. The agents say the fee wasContinue 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
