(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has officially launched its latest mobile money initiative, the MoMo Campaign “Mata Fekir”, aiming to expand access to digital financial services across the country. The high profile launch event at Pyramid Continental Hotel brought together government representatives, regulators, financial institutions, and private sector stakeholders. “MataContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Leaders from government, banking and academic institutions convened at the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) Conference Hall on Thursday for a one day policy workshop focused on advancing financial inclusion and market development across the country. The event was jointly organised by BoSS, the Ebony Centre for StrategicContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), in collaboration with the Ebony Center for Strategic Studies and the African Economic and Business Council, has convened a high level workshop in Juba to discuss financial inclusion and market development in the country. The policy dissemination workshop is being held atContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s pioneer mobile money provider, mGURUSH, continues to strengthen its role in driving financial inclusion across the country. The company’s leadership recently engaged the public through interviews and discussions on Radio Miraya 101 FM, highlighting the importance of digital payments in reducing reliance on cash and expandingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Employees of South Sudan’s state owned Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet) have accused their managing director, Ayuel Ngor Kacgor, of avoiding the office in order to escape mounting pressure over months of unpaid salaries. Several staff members told media this week that Kacgor, who was appointed in October 2024,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s economy remains heavily reliant on oil revenues, with little diversification. To meet budget shortfalls, the government frequently seeks loans from international financial institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, as well as from bilateral partners. Recently, the Bank of South Sudan signed a Memorandum ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan is preparing to launch the South Sudan Interbank Payment and Settlement System (SSIPSS), a project described by the central bank as a landmark step in modernising the country’s financial infrastructure. The official launch date is expected to be announced by senior management ofContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has issued a strong warning against the continued use of unauthorised Financial Form 15 in government transactions, saying that outdated and forged documents are undermining national revenue collection. Speaking at a joint press conference in Juba on Thursday, SSRA Commissioner GeneralContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed the country’s Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr Marial Dongrin Ater, just one year after his appointment. The decision was announced on state television late on Thursday, with no explanation provided. Dr Ater, who took office in July 2024, has been replacedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Eleven South Sudanese ventures have secured a combined grant worth 2.5 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), equivalent to 544,000 US dollars, through the World Food Programme (WFP) IGNITE Food Systems Innovation Challenge. The funding aims to strengthen locally led solutions that can transform the country’s fragile food system.Continue Reading
