(TORIT COUNTY) – The Acting Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Hon. William Angelo Geri, has urged development partners to prioritise investment in the agricultural sector, with the aim of raising its contribution to at least 10 percent of the state’s economy in line with the Maputo Protocol. Hon. Geri, whoContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, has called on newly appointed officials of the State Revenue Authority to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and ensure accountability in the management of public finances. Governor Ober presided over the swearing in ceremony on Thursday, 11 SeptemberContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – The sight of thousands of cattle grazing in Tibek Cattle Camp near Bor is a reminder of the central role livestock plays in South Sudan’s economy. For herding families, cattle are not only a source of food and income but also the foundation of social relationsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has signed a partnership agreement with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to deliver a major flood mitigation and water infrastructure project worth $9.98 million (about 45.9 billion South Sudanese Pounds). The project will run for one yearContinue Reading
This business commentary contains updates from the Ministry of Health, Republic of South Sudan. (FASHODA COUNTY) – Essential medical supplies have been successfully delivered to Fashoda County in Upper Nile State under the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), marking a major step in addressing access challenges in one of SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Land ownership and property disputes in Juba have once again taken centre stage after the Central Equatoria State Security Committee raised alarm over rising cases of land grabbing and unresolved real estate conflicts. The committee, chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, convened its weekly meeting atContinue Reading
(KAJO KEJI COUNTY) – Safari Travel & Tourism Ltd has announced the launch of a new passenger service connecting Juba to Kajo Keji, offering travellers a faster and more reliable way to move between the two locations. The company said it will operate a 30 seater aircraft on the route,Continue Reading
(NIMULE, EASTERN EQUATORIA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has re-exported seven consignments of maize flour through its Nimule border station after laboratory tests confirmed that the products posed health risks to consumers. According to the Bureau, five of the consignments were found to contain aflatoxin levelsContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The leadership of the Central Equatoria Business Union (CEBU) met with the Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, in Juba on last Wednesday to present its draft five year strategic plan for 2025 to 2030. The meeting, held on 4 September, was ledContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Prestige Millers Limited (PML), a South Sudanese owned food processing company, has expanded its production line with the launch of a new flour brand, Hayba Flour, at its facility in Luri, Juba County. The development marks a step forward in strengthening local manufacturing capacity and reducing theContinue Reading
