(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to digital reforms, saying technology will be central to improving transparency, efficiency, and service delivery in tax and customs operations. The message was delivered by Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng during a review meeting at SSRA headquarters inContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – Business at the Oraba-Kaya border post between South Sudan and Uganda in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State has slowed down sharply due to insecurity on the South Sudan side, forcing traders and transporters to divert to safer routes. The disruption has reduced government revenue and weakened cross-borderContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – Honorable Atong Kuol Manyang, National Minister of Trade and Industry, received His Excellency Lt. Gen. Ambassador Isam Mohammed Hassan Karrar and his delegation at her office in Juba on 24th September 2025. The discussions focused on strengthening trade relations and economic cooperation between South Sudan and Sudan.Continue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) on Wednesday hosted a senior delegation from the Ministry of Trade and Industry of South Sudan for an exchange programme aimed at boosting trade relations and strengthening institutional frameworks between the two countries. The South Sudanese delegation was ledContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – Trade volumes in East Africa continue to grow at a rapid pace, with rising cargo flows across border points such as Busia and Malaba. According to TradeMark Africa, stronger regional infrastructure, higher population demand, and improved trade systems are driving this growth. Anne Nambooze, TradeMark Africa’s Country DirectorContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – Businesses in Juba have voiced growing concerns over major disruptions caused by road closures linked to the trial of First Vice President Dr Riek Machar. The closures, which took place in the heart of the capital, have led to heavy traffic congestion, school delays and losses forContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A new report by the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (CHRSS) has accused Kenya and Uganda of failing to take action against South Sudanese officials suspected of laundering funds and engaging in illicit financial flows. The report says that this inaction has contributed to worsening poverty,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir has instructed the Power Purchase Committee to implement reforms at Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO), with the goal of lowering charges for consumers and improving electricity services in the capital. The directive followed a report by the committee on its review of the power purchaseContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A government led safety net programme backed by the World Bank is helping thousands of South Sudanese women and families start businesses, improve household income and regain a sense of stability in one of the world’s poorest economies. In June 2023, the Government of South Sudan launched theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudanese Pound (SSP) continued to lose value in the real market during the week of 15 to 19 September 2025, with the United States Dollar trading at between 7,000 and 7,200 SSP in Juba’s parallel market. The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), however, maintained official exchangeContinue Reading
