(JUBA, CENTRAL EQUATORIA) – Traders in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, have closed at least 10 shops in the past month after rising taxes and operating costs made it difficult for businesses to continue operating, according to the Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce. Business owners blamed the closures onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority has begun a new round of institutional reforms aimed at strengthening tax administration and improving domestic revenue collection as part of broader efforts to reduce reliance on oil income. The Authority on Monday held a high level technical meeting at its headquarters inContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has held high level talks with the leadership of Central Equatoria State aimed at addressing rising commodity prices and easing pressure on consumers facing worsening economic conditions. The meeting, held in Juba on May 21, brought together the National MinisterContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s communications regulator has established a new oversight body to manage the country’s international gateway services and national data centre, a move aimed at improving governance and strengthening control over a critical part of the digital economy. The Director General of the National Communication Authority, RizigContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of South Sudan has formally opened its 2026 planning cycle, with the Minister, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, chairing the first senior management meeting of the year in Juba on January 15, 2026. The meeting, registered as Senior ManagementContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is projected to achieve the fastest economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa in 2026, as the country recovers from years of economic contraction and resumes oil exports. The World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report estimates the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will expand by 48.8 percentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Board of Directors of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) held its second quarter meeting on Wednesday to assess the authority’s performance and provide strategic guidance on revenue administration and governance. The meeting was chaired by Stephen Dhieu Dau, chairperson of the SSRA Board, and reviewed performanceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Congestion at the Port of Mombasa is creating growing challenges for regional trade, with direct implications for South Sudan businesses that rely heavily on the Kenyan port for imports. A rising backlog of empty containers is blocking the smooth handling of containerised cargo, pushing up freight costs andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s business environment continues to reflect both deep structural risks and significant long term market opportunities, according to an overview of economic and investment conditions in the country. Analysts note that the world’s youngest nation remains shaped by years of conflict, weak institutions, and heavy dependence onContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Lawmakers in South Sudan have raised fresh concerns over unpaid salaries for civil servants and organised forces, warning that continued delays are placing strain on households, commercial banks, and overall economic confidence. Boutrus Alison Magaya, Member of Parliament for Maridi County in Western Equatoria State, told theContinue Reading
