(NAIROBI) – The Kenya Revenue Authority has announced plans to sell large consignments of sugar originally destined for South Sudan through a public online auction scheduled for February 9 to 13, 2026. The move follows the failure by importers to clear and remove the goods from customs custody within theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of Central Equatoria State has approved a new tax rate for the issuance of yellow fever vaccination cards, a move aimed at covering vaccine costs while tightening controls on illegal documentation, according to an official statement issued in Juba on Wednesday. The decision was reached duringContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of National Roads and Bridges, Peter Lam Both, has announced a new business focused vision to develop South Sudan’s road infrastructure by 2026, aimed at accelerating trade, improving connectivity and supporting economic growth. Speaking on the government’s plans, the minister said the strategy will rely onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Juba Electricity Distribution Company Limited has announced that all its service centres will remain operational during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, a move aimed at supporting households and businesses that rely on continuous electricity services in the capital. In a customer notice issued on 24 DecemberContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Juba Electricity Distribution Company Limited has issued a public invitation to qualified and reputable insurance companies to submit bid proposals for the provision of medical insurance services and comprehensive motor vehicle insurance for the year 2026. The move reflects the growing use of structured procurement by major serviceContinue Reading
(BADINGILO NATIONAL PARK) – African Parks, in collaboration with local communities, the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism (MWCT), and donor partners, has developed an artisanal honey initiative in Lafon, Badingilo National Park. The initiative aims to provide sustainable income opportunities while supporting wildlife and ecosystem conservation. The partnership, establishedContinue Reading
(BOMA COUNTY, BOMA NATIONAL PARK) – The South Sudan Wildlife Service recently held a high level meeting in Pibor with Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) government officials and traditional leaders to strengthen wildlife conservation. The gathering, supported by African Parks, aimed to reinforce customary laws regulating hunting and wildlife protection.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South One Digital TV has announced that Equator Broadcasting Corporation Television is now officially hosted on its platform as part of its Free To Air channel offering, a move that signals growing investment and competition in South Sudan’s digital broadcasting and media market. In a statement issued inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – New United States travel restrictions on several African countries, including South Sudan, could significantly reduce business travel, trade engagement, and investment flows between African firms and US partners, according to business analysts tracking the policy shift. The United States has expanded travel restrictions affecting citizens from multiple AfricanContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has been widely cited as the world’s fastest growing economy in 2025, with projections suggesting growth of 24.3 percent. However, closer examination of the data shows that these claims require caution, particularly for investors and policymakers tracking the country’s real economic outlook. The forecast was publishedContinue Reading
