(JUBA) – South Sudan’s National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, met on Thursday, 14 August 2025, with the Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan, His Excellency Ma Qiang, to discuss expanding trade and industrial cooperation between the two countries. The meeting, held in Juba, was alsoContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, officially opened the Beijing Supermarket in Juba on Friday, 15 August 2025, marking another step in the growing economic relationship between South Sudan and China. Speaking at the launch, the Minister expressed appreciation to the stakeholders ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The official foreign exchange market in South Sudan recorded only marginal fluctuations during the trading week of 11 to 15 August 2025, according to a comparative weekly review of rates published by the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS). The official figures indicate slight but notable changes in theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has released its official daily exchange rates for Thursday, 14 August 2025, providing guidance for both buyers and sellers of foreign currencies. The rates show stability for the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against major international currencies, reflecting cautious market activity in Juba andContinue Reading
(ELEGU, AMURU COUNTY) – Uganda’s northern trade gateway to South Sudan is set for a major transformation with the launch of the Elegu Climate Resilient Cross-Border Market Project. The initiative aims to expand regional trade while addressing climate-related challenges that have historically disrupted commerce. Situated along the strategic Elegu–Nimule corridor,Continue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Women Union of Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State has appointed interim chairpersons for five counties to oversee operations and prepare for upcoming elections. The appointments are effective from 11 August 2025 until 31 October 2025. The decision follows the amended Women Union constitution of February 2025 and was madeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The management of the Bahr El Ghazal Peace Tournament (BCPT), led by Chairperson Cde. Majok Ayar Chieny, held a consultative meeting today with the presidents of 23 counties from the Bahr El Ghazal region. The meeting, which took place at the South Sudan Hotel in Buluk, focused onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Trade, Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, has called on traders across the country to adopt mobile money as a standard form of payment, in line with the government’s push to fully implement the National Payment System. The minister’s remarks came after a meeting in JubaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has held high level talks with the National Communication Authority (NCA) aimed at speeding up the introduction of the country’s national digital payment system. The meeting, convened by the Bank’s National Payment System (NPS) Department, focused on aligning regulatory and technical requirements beforeContinue Reading
The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (MOICT&PS) of South Sudan, in collaboration with the World Bank, has revealed plans to commence the installation of a fibre optic cable linking Kenya to South Sudan in early 2026. This initiative is anticipated to enhance internet connectivity in the countryContinue Reading
