(JUBA) – A senior member of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly has said that a growing lack of trust between commercial banks and the Bank of South Sudan is a major factor behind the ongoing shortage of cash in the country. Michael Ayuen, Chairperson of the Committee for Finance andContinue Reading
(WAU) – The Governor of Western Bahr El Ghazal State, Maj Gen Sharif Daniel Sharif, has launched the construction of the Kubri Sitta Bridge in Wau. The project is expected to improve movement between Wau South and Wau North and support trade within the town. The governor described the projectContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has reminded all businesses and individuals with tax obligations that the deadline for filing and paying October 2025 monthly tax returns is 15 November 2025. The notice applies to all registered taxpayers across the country, including companies, entrepreneurs, and employers. The authority saidContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare has signed grant agreements with 249 women entrepreneurs in Juba under the South Sudan Women’s Social and Economic Empowerment Project. The project is supported by the World Bank and implemented through the Women Entrepreneurial Opportunity Facility in partnership with UNContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has formally joined the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) following the signing of a ratification instrument by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Monday Semaya Kumba, on 17 October 2025 in Juba. The move places South Sudan among nations working to promote responsible andContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services has launched a new ICT Hub in Bor Town to support youth training and improve digital access across Jonglei State. The hub was opened on last Tuesday with financial support from MTN South Sudan. The facility isContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has expressed support for a regional initiative to create a single communication area across East African Community (EAC) member states. The move aims to reduce the high cost of cross border calls and improve connectivity for citizens and businesses in the region. The Minister of Information,Continue Reading
(MOMBASA / JUBA) – South Sudan has asked Kenya to extend the period allowed for cargo storage at the Port of Mombasa, saying the current grace period of fifteen days is too short for traders transporting goods to Juba. The request was made by South Sudan’s Minister of Transport, ReziContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United Nations has warned that the ongoing conflict in Sudan is placing severe pressure on South Sudan’s economy, oil industry and border security. The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023, has disrupted the long and porous borderContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reported a sharp rise in national revenue collection following the introduction of digital systems designed to improve transparency and reduce losses. The digital programme, which began four years ago, has changed how tax and customs operations are managed, and helped limitContinue Reading
