(NIMULE, MAGWI COUNTY) – Senior officials of the South Sudan Revenue Authority have visited the Customs Division in Nimule town in Eastern Equatoria State to discuss operational challenges and prepare staff for next year’s launch of the One Stop Border Post, a project aimed at improving efficiency at the country’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (MoICTPS) has requested MTN South Sudan to provide a detailed technical explanation for the high cost of its mobile and internet services. The request followed a meeting between Minister Ateny Wek Ateny, MTN CEO, and Huawei Country Representative. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services has pledged to ease the financial burden on mobile and internet service providers while ensuring more affordable services for the public. The announcement followed a meeting on Thursday between Minister Ateny Wek Ateny and Philippe Hanna, the CEO ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan held a Network Appreciation Event to recognise the dedication of its network teams and strategic partners, iEngineering and ZTE, while also reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility initiatives, including campaigns against gender-based violence. The event highlighted the crucial role of network teams in ensuring reliableContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has convened a high-level workshop with key players from the financial sector to review the country’s Financial Sector Strategy, marking a significant step towards improving governance, transparency, and efficiency in the sector. The session was officially opened by First Deputy GovernorContinue Reading
(MOMBASA / JUBA) – Clearing and forwarding agents handling cargo destined for South Sudan at the Port of Mombasa have stopped their operations after a notice circulating on social media claimed that a new fee of 3,580 US dollars per container would be charged. The agents say the fee wasContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A new study by the Swiss organisation SWISSAID says South Sudan is losing large amounts of revenue through an informal and illegal gold trade that is believed to move several tonnes of gold out of the country every year. The report says the industry is completely dominated byContinue Reading
(ARUSHA) – A coalition of thirty two hotels has taken the South Sudanese government back to the East African Court of Justice after claiming that the state failed to honour a settlement worth $60 million, agreed earlier this year to cover years of unpaid accommodation and service bills. The disputeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has issued an updated clarification on the application of Monthly Service Charges across all customer categories, while also sharing separate notices on planned power interruptions and ongoing enforcement against illegal electricity connections. The company said the clarification aims to ensure transparency andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A five day training programme on geographic information systems has been completed in Juba, bringing together government officers, university students and conservation partners to build skills needed for effective wildlife management and land use planning across South Sudan. The training was held at the Ministry of Wildlife, ConservationContinue Reading
