MPs Warn Unpaid Salaries Are Straining Economy and Banks

MPs Warn Unpaid Salaries Are Straining Economy and Banks

2026-01-09

(JUBA COUNTY) – Lawmakers in South Sudan have raised fresh concerns over unpaid salaries for civil servants and organised forces, warning that continued delays are placing strain on households, commercial banks, and overall economic confidence. Boutrus Alison Magaya, Member of Parliament for Maridi County in Western Equatoria State, told theContinue Reading

South Sudan Trade Benefits From Uganda Export Momentum

South Sudan Trade Benefits From Uganda Export Momentum

2026-01-09

(KAMPALA) – Uganda’s record export performance in 2025 is having direct implications for South Sudan, one of its key regional trading partners and an important destination for Ugandan goods. Uganda’s total exports reached 46 trillion Uganda shillings, equal to about 12.7 billion United States dollars. At the current market exchangeContinue Reading

MTN South Sudan Begins 4G Network Upgrade in Yambio, Western Equatoria State

MTN South Sudan Begins 4G Network Upgrade in Yambio, Western Equatoria State

2026-01-08

(YAMBIO COUNTY) – MTN South Sudan has announced the start of a network upgrade in Yambio, Western Equatoria State, as part of efforts to improve service quality and address recent disruptions experienced by customers in the area. In an official communication issued to the public, the telecommunications company apologised forContinue Reading

Relief Operations Build Supplier Capacity in South Sudan

Relief Operations Build Supplier Capacity in South Sudan

2026-01-08

(JUBA) – Humanitarian operations in South Sudan continue to play an important role in shaping local supply chains, skills development and service markets, according to accounts from international aid workers with direct experience in the country. Gabriel Richardson, a humanitarian logistics and operations specialist with international aid organisation Samaritan’s Purse,Continue Reading