(Yei) – Emmanuel Christian University (ECU) has launched a tree planting initiative focused on Maesopsis eminii, a fast growing tree commonly used to provide shade in coffee farming. The effort is part of the university’s ongoing commitment to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development. Maesopsis eminii is known forContinue Reading
(Juba) – MTN South Sudan has launched a new promotional campaign offering 150MB of free data to its users as a token of appreciation. The offer is available to all MTN subscribers who dial the short code *100*4*2#, with the free internet valid until midnight on the day of activation.Continue Reading
(Juba) – Stanbic Bank is preparing to restructure its presence in South Sudan by converting its existing branch in Juba into a fully registered local subsidiary by the end of 2025, following a directive issued by the Bank of South Sudan in January. This move is part of wider effortsContinue Reading
(Wau) – The government of Western Bahr El Ghazal State in South Sudan has imposed a sweeping ban on the sale, import, and consumption of multiple alcoholic beverages, many of which originate from Uganda. Announced through Council of Ministers Resolution No. 18/2025 on June 16, the move has stirred diplomaticContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan has signed a new partnership with Nigeria’s top aviation school to support the development of skills in the country’s civil aviation sector. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), located inContinue Reading
(Juba) – In January 2025, South Sudan’s Minister of Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon, ordered a halt to the issuing of new logging permits across the country. The directive was intended to stop the growing problem of illegal logging, especially of teak, a highly valuable but endangered hardwood species. TheContinue Reading
(Nimule) – Ugandan authorities have released five trucks carrying fish owned by South Sudanese traders after they were detained last week at the Elegu-Nimule border. The trucks had been held due to the lack of proper documentation required for cross border trade. According to Mangar Akuot Yuang, a representative ofContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Greater Gogrial Intellectual Union has officially established a High Level Organizing Committee to oversee the preparations for its upcoming inauguration ceremony, expected to take place in early July 2025. The decision was made during an executive meeting held on 22 June 2025. Following this, Aru Mayen Koor,Continue Reading
(Juba) – Professor John Akec, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Juba and now Managing Director of Akech Consulting Limited, praised the ongoing transformation of South Sudan’s oldest and largest university during remarks at the Juba Economic Forum. Speaking to business leaders, educators, and policymakers, Professor Akech stated, “TheContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan is mourning the death of Henry Odwar, the country’s former Minister of Mining, who passed away in the United States following a battle with cancer. His death was first reported on Wednesday 25th, 2025 by Sixty 4 Tribes Press and close family sources. Odwar reportedly diedContinue Reading
