(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has held high level talks with the National Communication Authority (NCA) aimed at speeding up the introduction of the country’s national digital payment system. The meeting, convened by the Bank’s National Payment System (NPS) Department, focused on aligning regulatory and technical requirements beforeContinue Reading
The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (MOICT&PS) of South Sudan, in collaboration with the World Bank, has revealed plans to commence the installation of a fibre optic cable linking Kenya to South Sudan in early 2026. This initiative is anticipated to enhance internet connectivity in the countryContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has confirmed that preparations for the official rollout of a National Payment System (NPS) are in their final stages, marking a major step toward modernising the country’s financial infrastructure and promoting digital financial inclusion. The announcement was made during a final preparatoryContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The national Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Michael Makuei Lueth, has received formal reports highlighting major challenges in telecommunications and disaster recovery from Ruweng Administrative Area and Upper Nile State. The reports were presented to the Minister on Tuesday by the respective State Ministers ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is on track to complete its first ever seismological observatory centre, marking a significant step in the country’s ability to monitor and respond to earthquake risks. Over the weekend, the Minister of Mining, Martin Gama Abucha, and the Indian Ambassador to South Sudan, Anil Nautiyal, visitedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Michael Makuei Lueth, has pledged to work towards improving radio and telecommunications signals in the Abyei Administrative Area following growing concerns about poor connectivity. The commitment was made during a meeting held on Thursday with Abyei’s Chief Administrator,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The British Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, has expressed the United Kingdom’s firm support for the Bank of South Sudan’s efforts to modernise the country’s financial system through digital transformation. This affirmation came during a high level meeting held on 23 July 2025 at the Bank’s headquartersContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has launched a five day workshop in Juba focused on improving the country’s payment infrastructure through the development and implementation of the Automated Transfer System Plus (ATS+). The event conducted in June, aims to build technical capacity among financial sector stakeholders inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has launched a joint initiative with the country’s major telecommunication operators and the National Communication Authority (NCA) to accelerate the adoption of digital payment systems and reduce dependency on cash transactions. Governor Dr Addis Ababa Othow and First Deputy Governor Hon. SamuelContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Hon. Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing digital banking and institutional reform across the country’s financial sector. His recent declaration marks a renewed push to implement the National Payment System and promote modern banking servicesContinue Reading
