(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
(WASHINGTON) – A legal dispute in the United States has drawn attention to South Sudan after eight foreign nationals faced deportation there under an immigration policy introduced during the Trump administration. On Friday, a Massachusetts judge refused to halt the deportations, even as a federal judge in Washington, D.C brieflyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Crude oil exports from South Sudan and Sudan have increased in recent months, offering a lifeline to international shipping firms operating aframax and suezmax tankers despite ongoing conflict in Sudan. According to industry analysts, the recent uptick in shipments is largely due to progress in repairing critical oilContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan Fashion Week and Awards 2025 is set to take place on Saturday, 2 August at the Pyramid Continental Hotel in Juba. The upcoming event marks the 10th edition of the annual celebration of fashion, culture, and creativity, and is expected to draw designers, models and fashionContinue Reading
(JUBA) — As South Sudan continues to recover from years of conflict and instability, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is promoting a peaceful alternative to violence: cooperatives. These shared economic ventures are emerging across the country as a new way for young people to earn a livingContinue Reading
(JUBA) — The leadership of the Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce, Juba County, and the Juba City Council has officially voiced its opposition to a recent zoning directive issued by the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA). The concerns were raised during a meeting on Friday, 4 July 2025, withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has temporarily suspended its ongoing taxpayer registration and zoning programme in Juba City, following strong resistance from the Central Equatoria State Government and feedback from the business community, civil society, and development partners. The initiative which began on 1 July 2025 aimedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The number of people killed in business jet accidents worldwide has increased significantly in the first half of 2025, with South Sudan recording one of the most deadly crashes this year, according to preliminary data from Aviation International News (AIN). A total of 18 fatal turbine business aircraftContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON/JUBA) – The United States Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favour of continuing the deportation of several immigrants to South Sudan, a country still struggling with the aftershocks of conflict and instability. The court’s decision overturned an earlier ruling by a federal judge that had delayed the flight carryingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The World Health Organization (WHO) in South Sudan has completed a five day training programme to prepare staff for the rollout of its new Business Management System (BMS). This modern platform is expected to replace the current GSM-based system, helping to streamline internal operations and improve workflow efficiency.Continue Reading
