South Sudan Central Bank Welcomes Yeni as Governor

South Sudan Central Bank Welcomes Yeni as Governor

2025-11-17

(JUBA) – The new governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Yeni Samuel Costa, was formally received at the institution’s headquarters on Monday, where he pledged to strengthen currency confidence, improve digital payment systems and enforce strict compliance across the bank. His arrival was met with applause from staff membersContinue Reading

EADB Shifts to Local Currency Lending

EADB Shifts to Local Currency Lending

2025-11-15

(KAMPALA) – The East African Development Bank (EADB) has shifted its lending to East African Community (EAC) member states from US dollars to local currencies in a move aimed at boosting growth, reducing loan costs and limiting non-performing loans. The bank’s strategy involves currency swap agreements to provide borrowers withContinue Reading

Central Bank Staff Receive Training in Cybersecurity and Payments Systems in UAE

Central Bank Staff Receive Training in Cybersecurity and Payments Systems in UAE

2025-11-11

(ABU DHABI) – The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has completed a 20 day specialist training programme for employees of the Bank of South Sudan, aimed at strengthening the institution’s operational and supervisory capacity. The training was delivered in cooperation with the Emirates Institute of Finance under anContinue Reading

Lack of Banking Confidence Driving Cash Hoarding

Lack of Banking Confidence Driving Cash Hoarding

2025-11-10

(JUBA) – A senior member of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly has said that a growing lack of trust between commercial banks and the Bank of South Sudan is a major factor behind the ongoing shortage of cash in the country. Michael Ayuen, Chairperson of the Committee for Finance andContinue Reading