(JUBA) – South Sudan’s government says a new security levy introduced by Kenyan authorities is increasing the cost of transporting goods to the country. The Ministry of Transport confirmed that each container heading to South Sudan will now pay a security fee of $,5000 (five thousand United States Dollars), whichContinue Reading
(KUAJOK, WARRAP STATE) – Authorities in Kuajok Municipality have introduced a nighttime restriction on pedestrian movement in the town’s main market area. The measure took effect this week banning movement between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. and aims to reduce cases of theft that have been affecting traders after businessContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has officially welcomed Hon. Yeni Samuel Costa as its new Governor, marking a new phase in the country’s efforts to strengthen its financial and monetary systems. In a message of congratulations, the Bank’s Board of Directors, management, and staff expressed confidenceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The outgoing Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Hon. Dr. Addis Ababa Othow Akongdit, has expressed his gratitude to President Salva Kiir Mayardit for the opportunity to serve as the head of the country’s central bank, describing his tenure as a period of growth, reform, and renewedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has expressed deep appreciation to its outgoing Commissioner General, Hon. Simon Akuei Deng, for his leadership and contribution to improving the country’s revenue collection system. During his tenure, Mr Akuei led a number of key reforms aimed at improving tax compliance, modernisingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has opened a two day workshop aimed at validating the country’s financial sector strategy under the Strengthening South Sudan Financial Sector (3SF) project supported by the World Bank. The workshop began today Wednesday at the BoSS headquarters in Juba and broughtContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has congratulated Urban South Group for winning first runner up in the Small and Medium Enterprise category at the East African Community (EAC) Regional Quality Awards held in Nairobi. The regional event, which celebrates innovation and quality among EastContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has received a detailed briefing from the Orient Group on plans for South Sudan’s upcoming Agrifood and Business Exposure initiative. The briefing, held on 11 November 2025, focused on outlining the implementation roadmap, strategies for mobilising resources, and engaging international organisations andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has praised the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) for actively engaging the media to raise awareness about the country’s shift to digital banking. During a meeting at the BoSS headquarters on Monday, UJOSS Secretary General Majak Daniel Kuany thanked theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism has announced plans to register and classify all hotels, tour operators, and travel agencies across South Sudan under the new Tourism Act 2024. Director General for Tourism, Laura Tete, said the registration process will ensure that all operators meet theContinue Reading
