(JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA) – Traders in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, have closed at least 10 shops in the past month after rising taxes and operating costs made it difficult for businesses to continue operating, according to the Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce. Business owners blamed the closures onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State has taken a step towards formalising and regulating mining activities after the State Assessment and Regulatory Committee submitted a draft mining regulation for approval by Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony. The draft document was presented to the Governor in Juba following a review of artisanal miningContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – Authorities in Nimule Municipality have officially opened a seven day Seed Fair organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization in Olikwi Block, aimed at improving agricultural production and strengthening food security in Eastern Equatoria State. The initiative brings together farmers, seed producer groups, development partners and local authoritiesContinue Reading
(WAU, WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL STATE) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has launched construction work on a new passenger terminal at Wau Airport, marking a key step in the country’s ongoing efforts to expand and modernise its aviation infrastructure. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by senior government officials,Continue Reading
(NIMULE) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards, known as SSNBS, has introduced new laboratory equipment at the Nimule Border Station in a move aimed at improving border inspection services, reducing cargo delays, and strengthening consumer safety controls. The agency said the upgrade forms part of ongoing efforts toContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has held high level talks with the leadership of Central Equatoria State aimed at addressing rising commodity prices and easing pressure on consumers facing worsening economic conditions. The meeting, held in Juba on May 21, brought together the National MinisterContinue Reading
(WAU COUNTY) – The Mayor of Wau Municipal Council in Western Bahr el Ghazal, Hon. Joseph John Andrea, has issued a provisional local order for the collection of house local rate fees for 2026. The move sets out a clear framework for residential property charges across the municipality. According toContinue Reading
(MALAKAL COUNTY) – Médecins Sans Frontières has started supporting surgical services at Malakal Teaching Hospital in Upper Nile State to address an urgent need for specialist medical care. In partnership with the Ministry of Health, the organisation renovated the operating theatre and the surgical ward to provide emergency procedures forContinue Reading
(UROR COUNTY) – Doctors Without Borders has reported that movement limits in Jonglei State are blocking the referral of at least 20 critically ill patients. These patients require urgent specialist treatment that is unavailable in their current location. The medical group stated that delays in moving these individuals significantly increaseContinue Reading
(MAGWI COUNTY) – The Eastern Equatoria State Minister of Trade and Industry, Ruth Marious Vuga, has issued a strong warning to local communities against participating in illegal logging. Speaking during an event to welcome the new Magwi County caretaker commissioner on Wednesday, the Minister stated that timber harvesting must notContinue Reading
