(BANGKOK) – A South Sudan delegation has met with the International Monetary Fund to discuss the country’s economic reforms and political preparations ahead of December elections. The delegation, led by Caretaker Minister of Finance and Planning Athian Diing Athian and Bank of South Sudan Governor Dr Addis Ababa Othow, heldContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – South Sudan’s national fiber optic network has reached Western Equatoria State after crossing Duma Crossing from Wau, with the cable expected to arrive in Tambura later this week if work continues as planned. The expansion is expected to improve internet connectivity across the state, strengthen access to information,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s telecommunications regulator has approved a phased adjustment to the telecommunications tariff exchange rate, with mobile operators saying the move is intended to protect the sustainability of network services and maintain connectivity across the country. The adjustment took effect at midnight on 26 June 2026 following consultationsContinue Reading
(JUBA)-Juba Special Economic Zone (JSEZ) on Tuesday hosted a delegation of international investors from U.S.-based Global Trading Commodities (GTC) LLC as South Sudan pushes forward plans to operationalize the economic zone and attract foreign investment. The delegation was received at the JSEZ headquarters in Juba by Commissioner General Aggrey CyrusContinue Reading
(YEI COUNTY)-A new push to expand digital access and innovation is taking shape in Yei River County following the launch of the Internet Initiative at the Community Creativity for Development (CC4D) Bright Maker Space. The initiative is designed to bridge the digital divide by providing young people and the widerContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The business community in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, has raised concerns over the increasing number of roadblocks along the Kaya–Yei and Yei–Juba roads, saying the situation is negatively affecting trade and driving up the prices of goods. The Chairperson of the Yei Chamber ofContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – An ICT Hub aimed at providing young people with digital skills, internet access and online learning opportunities has been officially opened in Bor, Jonglei State. The facility is a joint effort by MTN South Sudan, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, and the organisation ORBIT.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has launched a new website to help traders, investors and the public get easier access to information and services. The event took place in Juba on Friday, 31 October 2025. The launch was led by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has launched a new smartphone, the MTN Giyafa, offering both speed and style to customers across the country. The device is designed to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable digital devices and mobile internet access in South Sudan. The MTN Giyafa comes with 4GContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has introduced a weekly promotion offering customers 150MB of free data every Wednesday under a new campaign called “Shukran Ketir”, designed to encourage the use of its MoMo mobile money wallet. The promotional offer allows MTN customers to receive 150 megabytes of free internet everyContinue Reading
