(JUBA) – The Central Equatoria State Council of Ministers has approved spending ceilings exceeding 94 billion South Sudanese Pounds for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, in a move aimed at enhancing the delivery of essential public services across the state. The approval was made during an extraordinary cabinet session chaired byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Civil Society Coalition (NCSC) has called on the leadership of the Bank of South Sudan to engage in dialogue with the Bank’s Workers’ Trade Union rather than dissolving the union following a recent industrial action. In a statement issued on 14 July, the coalition expressed concernContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Johnny Ohisa Damian, has ordered the dissolution of the Bank of South Sudan Workers’ Trade Union (BoSSWTU), citing what the institution described as illegal activities and incitement of a staff sit-in strike. In an administrative order dated 8 July 2026,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Johnny Ohisa Damian, has described the ongoing staff sit-in action as politically motivated, while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving staff welfare and addressing outstanding financial obligations. Speaking to employees participating in the protest on Tuesday, Governor Ohisa expressedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is working to bring all public funds under one Treasury Single Account, a reform aimed at making government spending clearer and more controlled. The Ministry of Finance and Planning held a one day workshop on the Treasury Single Account in Juba on Thursday, together with theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Money sent home by Kenyans working in South Sudan has overtaken remittances from the United Kingdom, new data shows, an indicator of the young nation’s growing role as a regional economic hub. A survey conducted by the Central Bank of Kenya, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The European Union has allocated 1.5 million euros to support reproductive health and gender based violence services for vulnerable women and girls in South Sudan, with around 350,000 people expected to benefit across four states. The funding, to be managed by the United Nations Population Fund, will provideContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Commercial banks in South Sudan have been ordered to remove all restrictions on cash withdrawals by the public, following a resolution passed by the country’s Economic Cluster on Wednesday. The decision was reached during an ordinary meeting chaired by Vice President Prof. James Wani Igga at his officeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Measures to ease cash shortages and improve access to money were agreed in Juba after talks between the central bank and commercial lenders, as authorities seek to stabilise the financial system. BoSS officials said new steps will focus on increasing cash supply to banks, improving circulation and ensuringContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Plans to strengthen cooperative based economic activity and expand access to finance were discussed in Juba as South Sudan prepares to launch a national cooperative alliance next month. Officials involvedth said the South Sudan Cooperative Alliance, set for launch on 12 May 2026, is expected to support communityContinue Reading
