(JUBA COUNTY) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has invited qualified individual consultants to express interest in a four month assignment aimed at strengthening the institution’s Risk Management Framework. The consultancy is part of a broader plan to align risk oversight with the Central Bank’s current Strategic Plan andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has published the official exchange rates for Friday, 1 August 2025, reflecting general stability in the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against major international and regional currencies. The new data indicates that the local currency has opened the month with minimal shifts, offering cautiousContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) will hold a foreign exchange auction on Monday, 4 August 2025, giving commercial banks a chance to buy US Dollars directly from the Central Bank. The auction is part of a wider plan to make the currency market more open and transparent,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Central Bank has attracted intense competition among commercial banks in its latest Treasury Deposit Facility (TDF) auction, collecting SSP 20 billion (approximately 4.35 million US Dollars) in a move to reduce excess liquidity and control inflation. The auction, held on 31 July 2025, saw 11 bidsContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Central Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) have agreed to enhance their bilateral cooperation by revising an earlier agreement signed in 2012. The updated agenda focuses on currency reform, banking regulation, digital payment systems and technical support in combating financial crimes.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan sold $2 million in its latest foreign exchange auction held on 31 July 2025, attracting strong demand from the country’s commercial banks, which submitted total bids worth $12.1 million. This sixth auction in the 2025 series drew participation from 14 commercial banks, thoughContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Juba International Airport (JUB/HJJJ), South Sudan’s busiest and most strategic air transport facility, continues to connect the country to key regional destinations with a reliable mix of commercial and charter flights. On Thursday, 31 July 2025, several airlines are operating scheduled services to and from regional hubs includingContinue Reading
(DODOMA) – Tanzania’s new decision to restrict foreigners from operating in 15 designated business sectors has triggered concern across the East African Community (EAC), with observers warning it could weaken the region’s economic integration and impact nationals from member states. On 29 July, Tanzania’s Minister of Industry and Trade, SelemaniContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Ruto and Museveni Call for Removal of Trade Barriers in East Africa, Highlight Opportunities for South Sudan Kenyan President William Ruto and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni have jointly raised concerns about persistent trade restrictions among member states of the East African Community (EAC), warning that such barriers areContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Israel Launches Regional Trade Chamber to Deepen Economic Ties with South Sudan and East Africa Israel has officially launched the East Africa-Israel Chamber of Commerce in Nairobi to promote deeper trade and economic cooperation with countries across the East African region, including South Sudan. The new chamber isContinue Reading
