(JUBA COUNTY) – The World Bank Group and the Government of South Sudan have launched a new report calling for urgent and coordinated action to manage the country’s rapid urban growth and turn cities into centres of economic recovery, job creation and stability. The report, titled South Sudan Urbanization Review:Continue Reading
(JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA) – Traders in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, have closed at least 10 shops in the past month after rising taxes and operating costs made it difficult for businesses to continue operating, according to the Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce. Business owners blamed the closures onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State has taken a step towards formalising and regulating mining activities after the State Assessment and Regulatory Committee submitted a draft mining regulation for approval by Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony. The draft document was presented to the Governor in Juba following a review of artisanal miningContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – Authorities in Nimule Municipality have officially opened a seven day Seed Fair organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization in Olikwi Block, aimed at improving agricultural production and strengthening food security in Eastern Equatoria State. The initiative brings together farmers, seed producer groups, development partners and local authoritiesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has begun a new round of institutional reforms aimed at strengthening tax administration and improving domestic revenue collection as part of broader efforts to reduce reliance on oil income. The Authority on Monday held a high level technical meeting at its headquarters inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s economic authorities are increasing efforts to strengthen the country’s financial sector through new banking reforms, reserve building measures and closer cooperation with regional financial institutions. The latest discussions involved the Bank of South Sudan, the Ministry of Mining, KCB Group and members of the government’s EconomicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, on Friday visited the headquarters of the Bank of South Sudan in Juba for discussions on insurance sector regulation and financial sector reforms. Governor Adil held talks with the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Hon. Johnny OhisaContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Hon. Johnny Ohisa Damian, on Monday held talks with a delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) on expanding cooperation in financial sector development and economic growth initiatives. The AfDB delegation was led by Mr Cafrine Ronald Justine, ExecutiveContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian defence manufacturer Fire Point is completing trials of a new long range missile with a reach of up to 850 kilometres and is developing a satellite constellation intended as an alternative to Starlink for Ukraine and Europe. Co-owner and chief designer Denys Shtilerman disclosed the projectsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The leadership of Juba International Airport has introduced a new shuttle bus service aimed at improving the movement of passengers within the airport and enhancing overall travel efficiency. The initiative is designed to provide safe, reliable, and convenient transport for passengers travelling between the terminal building and aircraftContinue Reading
