(JUBA) – South Sudan is pushing ahead with the expansion of digital payment systems as part of efforts to modernise financial services and improve security in daily transactions. The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) is leading the initiative with the support of mobile network operators, regulators and other financial players.Continue Reading
(RENK COUNTY) – A South Sudanese man who fled his homeland during the war of the 1980s has returned home after four decades, following months of imprisonment in Sudan where he says he was tortured and starved. Daud Mahmoud Abdullah, originally from Aweil, left South Sudan in the mid 1980sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Bank of South Sudan has announced that it will conduct a foreign exchange auction for eligible commercial banks on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, in Juba. The initiative is part of efforts to enhance transparency, accountability and confidence in the country’s financial system. The auction will allowContinue Reading
(JUBA) – More than 15 young South Sudanese innovators will receive grants under the World Food Programme’s IGNITE project, designed to boost local food production and reduce dependence on imports. Dr Ayiik Kuir, WFP Programme Policy Officer for Innovations, said the IGNITE Food Systems Challenge will provide small businesses withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The leadership of the Central Equatoria State Insurance Commission, led by Commissioner Hon. Juma Stephen Lugga, briefed Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on Monday about the institution’s progress, operational framework and key challenges. Governor Mujung praised the Commission for its work in promoting financial security and assuredContinue Reading
(TORIT COUNTY) – A United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeeping unit from Bangladesh has cleared a major road obstruction on the Torit–Liria supply route, restoring a key lifeline for trade and humanitarian assistance in Eastern Equatoria State. According to UNMISS, two commercial trucks had become stranded on theContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has approved a fiscal resource envelope of 40.5 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), equivalent to about 8.8 million US Dollars, for the 2025–2026 financial year. The decision was reached during the Eleventh Council of Ministers meeting held on Friday, 15Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has released the latest official exchange rates for Monday, 18th August 2025. The South Sudanese Pound (SSP) continues to exhibit stability against major international and regional currencies, with only minor day-to-day fluctuations observed. According to the official BOSS rates, the US DollarContinue Reading
(LAMU) – Lamu Port in Kenya is experiencing its busiest period since opening, with ten container ships scheduled to dock over the next two weeks, marking a significant milestone for the regional trade hub. The surge is being driven by French shipping line CMA CGM, which is increasing its visitsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Following a peaceful and competitive vote on 16 August 2025, the Kakwa community in South Sudan has elected Isaac Dada Lemi as its new leader. Lemi emerged victorious with 191 votes, surpassing his opponent, Hon Jacob Aligo, a current Member of Parliament and Minister of Peace Building, whoContinue Reading
