(JUBA) – Senior Presidential Envoy Adut Kiir met on Friday with Chief Administrator Gola Boyoi and a delegation of leaders from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) to discuss critical economic and infrastructure challenges facing the region. The talks placed particular focus on the Juba to Pibor road project, whichContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The management of Juba International Airport has announced that all passenger arrivals will temporarily be redirected to Terminal 2 as renovation work continues at the main Arrivals Terminal. The change, which took effect on 17 September 2025, is aimed at ensuring smooth passenger handling while the upgradeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s fragile economic base is once again at risk after Sudanese authorities warned that operations at the Heglig oil fields may be suspended following militia attacks. The Heglig fields, located along the Sudan-South Sudan border, are vital to the pipeline network that transports nearly all of SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A new report by the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (CHRSS) has accused Kenya and Uganda of failing to take action against South Sudanese officials suspected of laundering funds and engaging in illicit financial flows. The report says that this inaction has contributed to worsening poverty,Continue Reading
(WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – A delegation from Equatorial Teak Company, based in Nzara County, has raised serious concerns over land disputes threatening its agricultural operations during a courtesy visit to Governor Barrister James Al Taib Jazz Berapai. The company’s delegation, led by Mr Ian Peterson, initially commended the new GovernorContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir has instructed the Power Purchase Committee to implement reforms at Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO), with the goal of lowering charges for consumers and improving electricity services in the capital. The directive followed a report by the committee on its review of the power purchaseContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has announced the 18th edition of its annual Sip, Shop & Bite event, offering a VIP experience for customers and business partners. The event will take place at Century Garden Estate in Juba on Sunday, 28th September, running from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has introduced a new smartphone, the MTN Giyafa, designed to meet the growing demand for affordable and reliable digital devices in the country. The company says the new model combines modern style with high-speed connectivity, offering customers a balance of functionality and value. The MTNContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – Uganda has announced plans to borrow 358 million US dollars, equivalent to about 2.54 trillion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), from regional and private lenders to finance major infrastructure projects, including a new power grid connection with neighbouring South Sudan. According to junior finance minister Henry Musasizi, the creditContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A government led safety net programme backed by the World Bank is helping thousands of South Sudanese women and families start businesses, improve household income and regain a sense of stability in one of the world’s poorest economies. In June 2023, the Government of South Sudan launched theContinue Reading
