(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) – MTN South Sudan has introduced a new promotion rewarding early morning mobile money (MoMo) users with a 25 percent bonus on airtime calls. The offer, valid daily from 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. is part of MTN’s efforts to encourage digital transactions and boost customer engagement. Subscribers canContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Zain South Sudan has awarded 35 retailers in recognition of their performance in the “Zain Millions Competition,” an initiative aimed at boosting SIM card and airtime sales across 43 markets in Juba. The award ceremony took place on 25 August 2025 at the company’s headquarters in Juba. TheContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services has formally asked the World Bank to recruit more South Sudanese professionals into senior management roles within its projects, instead of relying heavily on foreign staff. Deputy Minister of Information, David Yauyau, raised the issue during a meeting withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The management of Juba National Stadium has announced that it will introduce a mobile money system for all financial transactions, including ticket sales, facility rentals, and other services. The move comes as the stadium prepares to host the FIFA World Cup qualifier between South Sudan and Congo onContinue 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) – Activists and media experts in South Sudan have raised concern about the growing levels of online bullying, gender stereotyping, discrimination, and intimidation targeting women and girls. They are calling for stronger legal frameworks to ensure digital spaces become safe for all users. Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has signed two separate memorandums of understanding with the Egyptian Alameda Healthcare Group aimed at improving healthcare delivery, training medical professionals and expanding health insurance coverage. The agreements were signed in Juba with the Ministries of Interior and Health representing South Sudan. TheContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services of South Sudan has signed a three year agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support media development, freedom of expression, and access to information across the country. The signing took place on Tuesday 19 August 2025Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Africa faces a growing risk of becoming a hub for cybercrime if control over its internet addresses falls into the wrong hands, a danger that has intensified as the body managing them edges toward collapse. On July 28, ICT ministers from across Africa held a virtual meeting toContinue Reading
