(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) – South Sudan’s national standards body has moved to deepen ties with international partners on three fronts in April, covering laboratory upgrades, product standards for key exports and regional measurement systems. The push began on 17 April 2026 when the Head of Logistics at the World Food Programme, MsContinue Reading
(JUBA)- South Sudan and Uganda are stepping up efforts to strengthen trade ties following high-level talks between respective revenue authorities and government officials. On Monday, officials from the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), alongside representatives from the Ugandan government, met in Juba to discussContinue Reading
(JUBA) The Ministry of Finance and Planning has launched a three-week training on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) in Juba on Monday. The program aims to equip government accountants with skills to strengthen monitoring systems, develop standard procedures, and improve accountability in public spending. Participants are also expected toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The resumption of crude oil trade in South Sudan has helped regional banks achieve strong profits despite global economic pressure caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Financial institutions including KCB, Equity, Co-operative, I&M, and DTB reported significant growth in 2025. This performance was supported by SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s revenue authority has set a target to collect 160 billion South Sudanese Pounds per month, equivalent to about 28.1 million US dollars, as part of efforts to boost public finances and improve collection systems. The target was announced during a senior management meeting of the SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has ordered the immediate and mandatory use of a national electronic tax system for all government payments, in a move aimed at tightening revenue collection and improving oversight. Under the directive, all taxes, fees, levies, duties, penalties, permits and other government payments must be made onlyContinue Reading
(JUBA) — President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the newly appointed Finance Minister, Salvatore Garang Mabiordit, to take urgent and decisive measures to address the country’s deepening economic crisis. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony in Juba on Wednesday, the President called for coordinated efforts from all relevant institutions and stakeholders toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A policy analyst in South Sudan is calling on the national government to prioritize the transparent use of natural resources to advance development and meet citizens’ expectations following independence in 2011. Last week, the national cabinet approved $2 billion for road infrastructure projects across the Equatoria and BahrContinue Reading
(NAIROBI AND MOMBASA, KENYA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, has concluded a high level trade mission to Kenya aimed at improving cargo movement and reducing costs for South Sudanese traders who rely on the Northern Corridor. The visit focused on resolving logisticalContinue Reading
