(JUBA COUNTY) – Livestock commercialisation is key to economic growth in South Sudan, the Food and Agriculture Organization has said. The agency made the statement during a visit with Swiss Cooperation to Nyinanyar Cattle Camp in Jebel Ladu Payam. The visit was aimed at engaging with livestock keepers to understandContinue Reading
(MALAKAL, SOUTH SUDAN) – Aerial control operations have been launched against Quelea bird outbreaks that are threatening cereal crops in Upper Nile State. The Quelea bird, also known as the Red-billed Quelea, is a small weaver bird that weighs about 20 grammes. It is described as the most destructive birdContinue Reading
(KAMPALA, UGANDA) – Uganda and South Sudan have signed a trade memorandum of understanding, with both sides pledging to ease border delays and costs facing traders along the route between the two countries. The agreement was signed on Wednesday in Kampala at the second Uganda-South Sudan Business Forum and Exhibition.Continue Reading
(JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE) – The Association of South Sudan Manufacturers has raised concern over rising business costs in Juba, pointing to increased City Council charges, excessive levies by Traffic Police and PLASCOM, a waste management company, and broader challenges facing local producers. The concerns were raised during a meetingContinue Reading
(JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE) – Work on the Juba-Terekeka-Rumbek Highway is to move forward under new measures agreed at an emergency meeting called after a site inspection found problems with communication between the parties involved. The meeting was convened on 12th October by the Undersecretary of the National Ministry ofContinue Reading
(RUMBEK, LAKES STATE) – The Bank of South Sudan has denied reports circulating on social media that its Rumbek Currency Branch was looted during recent violence in Rumbek town. In a press statement, the bank said the claims were false and urged the public and media outlets to stop spreadingContinue Reading
(BANGKOK, THAILAND) – South Sudan has briefed the International Monetary Fund on its economic reforms, the impact of climate shocks on growth and preparations for elections in December, according to a statement from the Bank of South Sudan. The talks took place on 13th October on the sidelines of theContinue Reading
(BANGKOK, THAILAND) – South Sudan has held talks with the World Bank Group to strengthen development cooperation, advance economic reforms and support the country’s growth agenda, according to a statement from the Bank of South Sudan. The meeting took place on 13th October on the sidelines of the IMF andContinue Reading
(BANGKOK, THAILAND) – Bank of South Sudan Governor Hon. Dr. Addis Ababa Othow has called for stronger trade integration through technology sharing, investment and regional cooperation among East African Community member states. He made the remarks during an IMF organised meeting of EAC central bank governors in Bangkok, Thailand, heldContinue Reading
(BANGKOK, THAILAND) – South Sudan has held talks with the Saudi Fund for Development to explore investment opportunities in the country. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. South Sudan’s Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon.Continue Reading
