State Trade Minister Bans Illegal Logging in Magwi County

State Trade Minister Bans Illegal Logging in Magwi County

2026-01-17

(MAGWI COUNTY) – The Eastern Equatoria State Minister of Trade and Industry, Ruth Marious Vuga, has issued a strong warning to local communities against participating in illegal logging. Speaking during an event to welcome the new Magwi County caretaker commissioner on Wednesday, the Minister stated that timber harvesting must notContinue Reading

Rural Enterprise Plan Launched to Support Magwi Farmers

Rural Enterprise Plan Launched to Support Magwi Farmers

2026-01-17

(MAGWI COUNTY) – The Consortium of Rural Women for Agricultural Development Organization, known as CORWADO, has officially launched a three year development project aimed at strengthening agricultural enterprises and rural livelihoods in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State. The project, titled Rural Enterprises for Agricultural Development, or READ, is funded byContinue Reading

Customs Systems Offline at South Sudan Border as Uganda Cuts Internet Access

Customs Systems Offline at South Sudan Border as Uganda Cuts Internet Access

2026-01-16

(JUBA) – Trade activity between South Sudan and Uganda has fallen significantly this week as security measures tied to the Ugandan general election block cross border logistics. A total suspension of internet services across Uganda, combined with the decision by many transport companies to halt movements, has left hundreds ofContinue Reading

South Sudan Clarifies Nestlé Formula Recall Scope

South Sudan Clarifies Nestlé Formula Recall Scope

2026-01-16

(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards has issued a formal clarification regarding the recent safety alert for Nestlé baby formula. Officials state that the health warning is limited to one specific contaminated batch and does not affect the broader product range available to consumers. GloriaContinue Reading

South Sudan and China Expand ICT Partnership

South Sudan and China Expand ICT Partnership

2026-01-15

(JUBA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) of South Sudan has discussed new areas of partnership with the Chinese government, focusing on strengthening the country’s information sector. The ICT Minister, Hon. Ateny Wek Ateny, met with the Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan, Amb. Ma Qiang, on JanuaryContinue Reading