(Juba) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, met on Monday with the World Bank Country Director, Mr. Charles Undeland, to discuss ways to support the country’s shift towards digital financial systems, with a particular focus on improving public awareness and cooperation. The meetingContinue Reading
(Juba) – A major international partnership is set to transform education in conflict affected regions of South Sudan and Uganda through satellite-powered internet access, bringing unprecedented connectivity to underserved communities. Intelsat, a global operator of satellite and terrestrial networks, has joined forces with the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI),Continue Reading
(Juba) – Dr James Alic Garang, the former Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, has urged young people across Africa, especially university students in South Sudan to take advantage of the growing influence of digital platforms to shape their futures. Speaking during the inauguration of the Ayat Students’ AssociationContinue Reading
(Juba) – A young boy’s appearance on a popular South Sudanese talk show has led to an unexpected education sponsorship, thanks to his natural charm and deep appreciation for the country’s traditional culture. Bol Bith, affectionately known as “Majok Siko Jr.” in honour of the famous South Sudanese wrestler MajokContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Government of South Sudan has approved a $9 million (approx. 11.8 billion South Sudanese Pounds at current rates) budget to begin the design phase of a nationwide fibre optic infrastructure project. The move marks a significant step towards improving digital connectivity and modernising the country’s limited andContinue Reading
(Juba) – Thousands of young people in conflict affected areas of South Sudan are gaining access to digital learning for the first time through a new partnership between satellite communications company Intelsat and the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI), a nonprofit founded by actor and peace advocate Forest Whitaker.Continue Reading
(Juba) – The rapid growth of social commerce across platforms like Instagram and Facebook is opening up new opportunities for businesses, including those in South Sudan. However, the same digital boom is also fuelling a sharp increase in online fraud—posing serious risks to merchants, consumers, and the broader push towardContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry of South Sudan is considering the introduction of a new digital payment system that would modernise the country’s trade licensing process. The proposal was formally presented on Thursday, 26 June 2025, by a delegation from Crawford Capital to senior government officials inContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudanese citizens can now receive money more easily from relatives and friends abroad following the expansion of MTN South Sudan’s mobile money platform, MoMo, to support international transfers from 12 countries. The upgraded service enables South Sudanese residents to receive direct remittances through their phones from countriesContinue Reading
