(Juba) – Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, an experienced economist and banker, has been appointed Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), assuming the position officially on June 9, 2025. His appointment comes after decades of public service in both national and international financial institutions, coupled with a strong academicContinue Reading
(Juba) – Equity Bank South Sudan has informed its customers of a temporary service interruption that will affect card transactions due to planned system maintenance. The disruption is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. local time. In a customer notice issuedContinue Reading
(Juba) – MTN South Sudan held its first town hall meeting with newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Mapula Bodibe, in an event that highlighted the company’s strategic direction and commitment to digital inclusion across the country. The internal meeting brought together staff members from various departments, providing a platform toContinue Reading
(Juba) – As part of its annual #21DaysOfYelloCare campaign, MTN South Sudan has carried out a digital literacy outreach in Sherikat, a suburb of Juba, by organizing training sessions for students and teachers from different educational institutions. The initiative focused on boosting digital skills and access to online resources, includingContinue Reading
(Juba) – MTN South Sudan has completed the installation of a new technology hub at the Mangateen Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, aiming to expand digital access and promote inclusion among vulnerable populations. The new tech hub, launched as part of the company’s annual #21DaysofYelloCare campaign, is now fully equippedContinue Reading
(Dar es Salaam) – Kenya’s national women’s football team, the Harambee Starlets, delivered another impressive performance at the CECAFA Women’s Championship in Tanzania by beating South Sudan 4-0 in their third group match. This victory continues their unbeaten run in the tournament and puts them in strong contention ahead ofContinue Reading
(Malakal) – The United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), in partnership with UNESCO, hosted a large concert in Malakal, Upper Nile State in an effort to promote unity and peace among communities divided by conflict. This region has experienced heightened violence and political instability in recent months. ThousandsContinue Reading
(Juba) – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has raised serious concerns about the suspension of a critical humanitarian transport service in South Sudan, warning that the move could have life-threatening consequences for vulnerable people across the country. In a recent statement, the IOM confirmed that its Humanitarian Health andContinue Reading
(Yei) – The Commissioner of Yei River County, Emmanuel Taban Seme, has officially received a five-year strategic plan intended to guide the county’s development efforts from 2025 to 2030. The plan was submitted by the Council Exercises Planning Committee during a formal presentation on June 20, 2025. Commissioner Seme welcomedContinue Reading
(Wau) – Chinese peacekeepers based in South Sudan have introduced vegetable farming techniques to local residents as part of a new initiative aimed at improving food security and agricultural productivity in the region. On June 14, 2025, members of the 15th Chinese Peacekeeping Horizontal Engineering Company under the United NationsContinue Reading
