The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards recently discovered and confiscated 235 packages of expired Kenfresh Tea during routine market inspections in Juba. According to a statement on their official Facebook page, the Bureau’s Market Surveillance Team, operating under the Quality Assurance Department, conducted the operation last week in Juba.Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Oxfam, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched a two year agricultural initiative in Central Equatoria State valued at 1.18 million US dollars, equivalent to about 5.43 billion South Sudanese Pounds at the current official exchange rate. The project is designed to empowerContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Agribusiness stakeholders have commended the 2SCALE Incubator programme for its role in transforming South Sudan’s food systems and strengthening resilience in the agricultural sector. Farmers, processors, entrepreneurs and policymakers recently gathered at the Pyramid Continental Hotel in Juba for an event under the theme “Cultivating Equity: Building ResilientContinue Reading
Construction has officially commenced on a 59 kilometre feeder road connecting the villages of Loka, Limuro, Koyoki, and Birigo in Lainya County, Central Equatoria State. The project, initiated last week, is a community driven initiative in response to government inaction over the years. The road is expected to enhance accessContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced its full support for the upcoming National Agro-Food Trade Fair, scheduled to take place in January 2026. The exhibition is expected to provide South Sudanese farmers and producers with a vital platform to promote their agricultural products and strengthen linksContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s two leading telecom operators, MTN and Digitel, have announced plans to expand their mobile money services across the country. The move follows a series of meetings with the Bank of South Sudan’s Department of Communication and Public Relations aimed at easing the country’s dependence on physicalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is pushing ahead with the expansion of digital payment systems as part of efforts to modernise financial services and improve security in daily transactions. The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) is leading the initiative with the support of mobile network operators, regulators and other financial players.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has graduated 60 airport security officers after completing a five day intensive training programme at Juba International Airport. The training, led by SSCAA Director General John Woja Elinana, was designed to strengthen aviation security, improve safety standards, and align South Sudan’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has released the official exchange rates for Tuesday, 19 August 2025, showing the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) trading steadily against major international and regional currencies. According to the central bank’s publication, the US dollar was set at a selling rate of 4,616.46 SSPContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Bank of South Sudan has announced that it will conduct a foreign exchange auction for eligible commercial banks on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, in Juba. The initiative is part of efforts to enhance transparency, accountability and confidence in the country’s financial system. The auction will allowContinue Reading
