(Juba) – A recent directive from the Office of the President has sparked public criticism and calls for financial accountability in South Sudan. The Executive Director in the Office of the President, Hon. Dominic Juk Chom, issued an urgent instruction to the Managing Director of the Nile Petroleum Corporation (NilePet),Continue Reading
(Tonj) – A local primary school in Tonj South County has started a vegetable farming project aimed at improving the nutrition of pupils and staff. Rainbow Nursery and Primary School, in partnership with World Vision and the World Food Programme (WFP), officially launched the initiative under the theme, “Farming isContinue Reading
(Juba) – A young boy’s appearance on a popular South Sudanese talk show has led to an unexpected education sponsorship, thanks to his natural charm and deep appreciation for the country’s traditional culture. Bol Bith, affectionately known as “Majok Siko Jr.” in honour of the famous South Sudanese wrestler MajokContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s Department of Immigration has expressed concern over the increasing number of foreign nationals illegally residing in the country, warning that the situation could pose a threat to national security if not addressed promptly. The concerns were raised after a high level meeting of immigration officials heldContinue Reading
(Juba) – Old Mutual Holdings Plc, a regional financial services group with operations in South Sudan, has received regulatory clearance to proceed with the final phase of merging its long term life insurance businesses in Kenya. The move is expected to strengthen the group’s operations across East Africa, including SouthContinue Reading
(Juba) – The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has called on Kenyan President William Ruto to urgently convene a special Heads of State Summit to address a growing financial crisis at the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat. The situation has paralysed operations and placed the future of regional integration atContinue Reading
(Juba) – Uganda’s exports to neighbouring East African Community (EAC) markets have dropped by UGX 820.5 billion (about $228.2 million), with South Sudan among the hardest hit, largely due to growing non tariff barriers, regional instability, and a shift towards informal cross border trade. New data from the Bank ofContinue Reading
(Juba) – High level discussions between Sudan and South Sudan on the future of oil transit and processing arrangements have ended without a formal agreement, exposing deep seated logistical and financial challenges affecting South Sudan’s oil dependent economy. The meetings held in Port Sudan focused on revising the current feeContinue Reading
(Juba) – Investors in the United States are reducing their gold holdings in the form of coins and bars, while demand for gold continues to rise in Asia. The split reflects differing global perspectives on economic risks, with potential implications for South Sudanese investors and policymakers tracking global commodity trends.Continue Reading
(Juba) – Salaam Air Express has marked its second year of service in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, celebrating steady growth and an expanding network of destinations across East Africa and the Horn of Africa. The airline which began operating flights from Juba in 2023 has focused on improving regional connectivityContinue Reading
