(NIMULE) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has taken new steps to tighten border inspections and strengthen consumer protection following the rejection of unsafe food consignments at Nimule in Eastern Equatoria State and the conclusion of key food safety policy workshops in Juba. Two truckloads of foodContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has destroyed 866 bags of substandard rice at Rajaf Payam in Juba County, Central Equatoria State. The rice, each bag weighing 25 kilogrammes, was declared unfit for human consumption after failing to meet national quality standards at the Nimule BorderContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has announced cash rewards to its MoMo Agents, Merchants, Freelancers, and EVD Resellers as part of its ongoing “Shukran Junubin Promo”, a nationwide appreciation campaign celebrating the company’s milestone of reaching four million customers. The telecommunications company said each of the selected winners received 400,000Continue Reading
(RUMBEK) – The National Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon Athian Diing Athian, has described the newly inaugurated Rumbek Currency Centre in Lakes State as a major milestone in South Sudan’s economic development and a key pillar in the government’s efforts to stabilise the national economy. Speaking at the openingContinue Reading
(RUMBEK, LAKES STATE) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has officially opened the Rumbek Currency Centre, a new regional facility designed to improve the country’s financial infrastructure, currency management, and access to financial services outside the capital, Juba. The centre was inaugurated on 1 November 2025 in a ceremonyContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – Point Investment Company Limited has announced plans to begin the rehabilitation of several internal roads within Juba City as part of its corporate social responsibility programme. The initiative follows a meeting between the company’s representatives and Juba City Council Mayor, His Worship Chris Swaka, focusing on improvingContinue Reading
(TWIC EAST COUNTY) – The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has issued firm directives ordering armed civilians and rival groups to vacate disputed fishing grounds and return to their homes in Warrap and Jonglei States, as part of new efforts to curb insecurity and restore local stability. The order,Continue Reading
(WAU) – The Ministry of Mining has announced the suspension of all small scale mining and exploration licences in Western Bahr el Ghazal State starting from November 1, 2025, to allow for a nationwide geological survey. According to a ministerial order dated October 30, 2025, the decision affects all companiesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s passport has recorded a sharp fall in global mobility rankings, dropping from 73rd place in 2024 to 97th in 2025, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The decline marks a significant setback for the world’s youngest nation, which had shown earlier progress through improved diplomaticContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The date set for the Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) to apply reduced electricity tariffs has arrived, but many residents and business owners say they are still waiting to see the change reflected in their bills. The tariff reduction follows a directive issued earlier this year by PresidentContinue Reading
