(JUBA) – The Association of South Sudan Manufacturers (ASSM) has raised concerns over rising business costs in Juba, citing increased City Council charges, excessive levies by Traffic Police and PLASCOM, a waste management company and broader challenges facing local producers. The concerns were raised during a meeting with the CaretakingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Association of South Sudan Manufacturers said it is supporting the ongoing renovation of the Ministry of Trade and Industry compound in Juba as part of its commitment to strengthening collaboration between the manufacturing sector and government institutions. The association said renovation work is progressing well and completionContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has engaged South Sudanese manufacturers in discussions aimed at addressing challenges facing the country’s manufacturing sector and strengthening local production. During the meeting on Thursday, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Labanya Margaret Mathya, urged manufacturers to halt the production ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – More than 45 South Sudanese businesses have received training on the African Continental Free Trade Area, as pressure mounts on the government to ratify the agreement and open access to a market of 1.3 billion consumers. The capacity building workshop began on 22 June 2026 and was organisedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has ordered the establishment of verification offices operated by the Association of South Sudan Manufacturers (ASSM) at major border entry points to help verify imported raw materials destined for local industries. The new measure, contained in Ministerial Order No. 2 ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards and the East African Community have concluded a five day regional workshop on food additives in Juba, focusing on improving standards for Gum Arabic and strengthening trade across the region. The workshop, which ended on 27 February 2026, was organised byContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has met a delegation of Egyptian business groups in Juba to discuss ways to expand trade, investment, and industrial cooperation between South Sudan and Egypt. The meeting, held on Tuesday, 11 February 2026, focused on strengthening economic ties andContinue Reading
(YEI TOWN, YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Carnak Tobacco Factory in Yei River County has emerged as a key focus of South Sudan’s industrial development agenda following a high level visit by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, and a senior ministerial delegation. The visit underlined theContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Commissioner of Yei River County, Emmanuel Taban Seme, together with the Central Equatoria State Minister for Trade and Industry, Stephen Ladu Onesimo, on Thursday received the National Minister for Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang and her delegation during an official visit to Yei. TheContinue Reading
(YEI TOWN, YEI COUNTY) – The Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, on Thursday led a senior government delegation to the Carnak Tobacco Factory in Yei County, Central Equatoria State. According to the Trade Ministry, the visit highlighted the national focus on industrial development, private sector growthContinue Reading
