(JUBA) – Juba International Airport, South Sudan’s busiest gateway for domestic and international travel, continues to operate as a central hub linking the country with East Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. Friday’s schedule includes a mix of regional connections to Entebbe, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and Cairo, alongside domestic servicesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of Central Equatoria State has endorsed a new Tourism and Hotel Management Bill designed to boost the travel and hospitality industry in South Sudan. The decision was made during the weekly Council of Ministers meeting held on Thursday in Juba, chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. RabiContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan is preparing to launch the South Sudan Interbank Payment and Settlement System (SSIPSS), a project described by the central bank as a landmark step in modernising the country’s financial infrastructure. The official launch date is expected to be announced by senior management ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has released its official exchange rate updates for the week of 18th to 22nd August 2025, showing marginal movements in the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against major international currencies. The data highlights a relatively stable performance of the local currency in theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Juba Military Hospital has officially launched a new 150 kWp solar photovoltaic system supported by a 217.62 kWh battery storage unit, in a development expected to transform energy supply in one of South Sudan’s most important healthcare facilities. The project was implemented by Aptech Africa Limited in partnershipContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Finance Minister Dr Marial Dongrin Ater and Investment Minister Dr Dhieu Mathok Diing in a surprise reshuffle announced on state broadcaster SSBC on Thursday evening. Athian Diing Athian has been named as the new Finance Minister, returning to a position he lastContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has issued a strong warning against the continued use of unauthorised Financial Form 15 in government transactions, saying that outdated and forged documents are undermining national revenue collection. Speaking at a joint press conference in Juba on Thursday, SSRA Commissioner GeneralContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed the country’s Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr Marial Dongrin Ater, just one year after his appointment. The decision was announced on state television late on Thursday, with no explanation provided. Dr Ater, who took office in July 2024, has been replacedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Eleven South Sudanese ventures have secured a combined grant worth 2.5 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), equivalent to 544,000 US dollars, through the World Food Programme (WFP) IGNITE Food Systems Innovation Challenge. The funding aims to strengthen locally led solutions that can transform the country’s fragile food system.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has pledged to ensure that local products meet international quality requirements so they can compete in regional and global markets. Speaking during the World Food Programme (WFP) IGNITE Food Systems Innovation Challenge awards on Tuesday, the Bureau’s Executive Director, GloriaContinue Reading
