(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has launched a joint initiative with the country’s major telecommunication operators and the National Communication Authority (NCA) to accelerate the adoption of digital payment systems and reduce dependency on cash transactions. Governor Dr Addis Ababa Othow and First Deputy Governor Hon. SamuelContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Hon. Dr Addis Ababa Othow, has announced the beginning of a national currency reform process aimed at improving monetary stability, enhancing currency security and strengthening the country’s financial system. Dr Othow made the statement while chairing a high levelContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The newly appointed leadership of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has issued a strong warning to staff to immediately stop the reported practice of demanding 10 percent kickbacks during client transactions, calling it unethical and damaging to the integrity of the institution. Governor Dr Addis Ababa OthowContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the new leadership of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) to prioritise banking reforms, transparency and the immediate removal of the 10 percent transaction fees that were previously imposed on users of the banking system. The President issued the directive during theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Hon. Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing digital banking and institutional reform across the country’s financial sector. His recent declaration marks a renewed push to implement the National Payment System and promote modern banking servicesContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s new electronic tax collection system has generated SSP 100 billion (approximately USD 21.7 million) within just two weeks of its launch, according to the National Revenue Authority (NRA). The system, introduced to modernise revenue collection, is already showing promising results. However, authorities say full success isContinue Reading
(LONDON) – The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office has listed South Sudan among 31 countries considered too dangerous for travel due to ongoing insecurity, conflict and the risk of limited consular support. The updated advisory warns British nationals to avoid visiting these countries, as doing so may also render travel insuranceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The East African Community’s efforts to deepen regional trade integration are being challenged by inconsistent application of the bloc’s Common External Tariff (CET), with South Sudan and three other member states yet to finalise their national fiscal frameworks for the 2025/2026 financial year. Experts at a regional webinarContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Authorities in South Sudan are urging local importers to return empty shipping containers to the Port of Mombasa, following reports that many recipients are converting them into makeshift homes and business premises instead of releasing them to shipping companies. This practice has led to rising logistics costs andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reported collecting 112 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), approximately 24.3 million US Dollars, in non oil revenue during the first 15 days of July 2025. The figure surpasses the authority’s bi-weekly target of 100 billion SSP ($21.7 million), marking a significantContinue Reading
