(JUBA COUNTY) – A member of South Sudan’s national parliament has called on the government to urgently repair the Juba–Lainya–Yei–Kaya Road, citing its deteriorating condition and the impact on trade and transport. Dusman Joyce James Lesuk, MP for Lainya County, addressed the issue in parliament on Wednesday, urging lawmakers toContinue Reading
(TEREKEKA COUNTY) – The National Ministry of Roads and Bridges has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Road and Bridge Corporation to carry out a feasibility study for the construction of Tali International Airport in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria. Minister of Roads, Simon Majok Mijak, confirmed theContinue Reading
(WAU) – The Governor of Western Bahr El Ghazal State, Maj Gen Sharif Daniel Sharif, has launched the construction of the Kubri Sitta Bridge in Wau. The project is expected to improve movement between Wau South and Wau North and support trade within the town. The governor described the projectContinue Reading
(MOMBASA / JUBA) – South Sudan has asked Kenya to extend the period allowed for cargo storage at the Port of Mombasa, saying the current grace period of fifteen days is too short for traders transporting goods to Juba. The request was made by South Sudan’s Minister of Transport, ReziContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reported a sharp rise in national revenue collection following the introduction of digital systems designed to improve transparency and reduce losses. The digital programme, which began four years ago, has changed how tax and customs operations are managed, and helped limitContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan have begun a joint feasibility study for the planned railway extension from Naivasha to Malaba, with the line expected to connect further to South Sudan’s capital, Juba. The nine week study aims to assess both the technical and financial aspects of extending theContinue Reading
(BOR COUNTY) – A new solar powered water treatment plant was inaugurated in Bor today, bringing safe drinking water to over 96,000 residents and marking a major step forward in improving access to clean water in Jonglei State. The project was funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and theContinue Reading
(NIMULE, EASTERN EQUATORIA) – The Nimule Municipal Council, working in coordination with South Sudan Customs and Security agencies, has installed a new physical barrier at the main border crossing with Uganda to ensure strict adherence to official operating hours. The move, implemented at the edge of the Nimule border bridge,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has stepped up efforts to modernise the country’s aviation sector through a series of infrastructure projects, staff training programmes and international engagements aimed at improving safety, service delivery and sustainability at Juba International Airport. In the month of October and November,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA), in partnership with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has made further progress in improving safety infrastructure at Juba International Airport with the construction of a new firefighting water tank facility. The development is part of a broader planContinue Reading
