(JUBA) – Lawmakers in South Sudan have renewed calls for the nationalisation of the country’s mining sector, saying greater state control over minerals could strengthen the struggling economy and reduce exploitation by private companies and foreign actors. The debate emerged this week in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) asContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The leadership of the Central Equatoria State Investment Authority has briefed Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on its current activities, operational challenges,and long term investment strategies. The briefing took place on Tuesday in Juba. The delegation led by the Commissioner of the Investment Authority, Hon. George PityaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has released its official daily foreign exchange rates for Wednesday, 20 August 2025, showing the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) trading against key international and regional currencies. The new rates indicate slight fluctuations across major currencies, reflecting both global market pressures and regional tradeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Finance and Planning held a reception on Tuesday 19 August 2025 to welcome its newly appointed Deputy Minister, Hon. Yien Gach Ruey. The event took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Juba and was attended by senior government officials, dignitaries from Upper Nile State andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A South Sudanese economist has called on the Bank of South Sudan to take immediate action to restore liquidity and public confidence as the country faces a severe cash shortage affecting economic activity. Sunday Manyang Agok told Radio Miraya that both fiscal and monetary mismanagement have left tooContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Revenue Authority (SSRA) has proposed a major overhaul of the country’s tax system, recommending a transition from the current sell tax to a Value Added Tax (VAT) model. The initiative aims to strengthen revenue collection and bring South Sudan’s financial framework closer to regional standards. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Finance and Planning, Marial Dongrin, has affirmed that his ministry is implementing key reforms aimed at stabilising the country’s economy, improving efficiency, and ensuring transparency in public financial management. Speaking to journalists in Juba on Tuesday during the welcoming ceremony of the new deputyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced its full support for the upcoming National Agro-Food Trade Fair, scheduled to take place in January 2026. The exhibition is expected to provide South Sudanese farmers and producers with a vital platform to promote their agricultural products and strengthen linksContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Nairobi has launched a new initiative to register South Sudanese business owners and investors operating in Kenya. The programme, led by the Embassy’s Trade and Investment Section, aims to strengthen trade cooperation, address challenges and create opportunities for SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel has returned to Juba after a three day working visit to the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Bol Mel and his delegation were welcomed at Juba International Airport by senior government officials, including the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater,Continue Reading
