(JUBA) – New transaction limits, licensing requirements and consumer protection rules have taken effect across South Sudan under amendments to the country’s electronic money regulations, introducing tighter operating requirements for banks and non bank digital money providers. The rules are contained in the Electronic Money Regulation 2017 Amendment 2025 andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A skills assessment of South Sudan’s banking and finance sector is being developed to identify gaps and guide future training programmes through the South Sudan Institute of Banking and Finance. The Bank of South Sudan held a stakeholder workshop on Tuesday to validate the assessment, which is beingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Imported goods may soon require pre-approval before entering South Sudan under a new plan by the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards to strengthen quality controls and stop non-compliant products from reaching the market. The proposed system would require importers to provide details of products they intend toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Unauthorised checkpoints and illegal fee collections along the Juba to Yei road are to be removed following a field visit by the Ministerial High Level Committee on Economic Reforms. The committee travelled along the road to assess progress on a presidential directive aimed at improving living conditions forContinue Reading
(MUGWO PAYAM, YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Farmers in Mugwo Payam of Yei River County are urging the government to strengthen security, improve road infrastructure and expand market opportunities to increase agricultural production and combat food insecurity. The farmers say that although local communities are committed to food production, persistent insecurity,Continue Reading
Many entrepreneurs take pride in being at the centre of every decision in their business. They approve purchases, manage staff, solve customer complaints, and oversee daily operations. While this level of involvement may seem like a sign of dedication, it can also become one of the biggest obstacles to long-termContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents of Kanjoro and neighboring areas in Yei River County have expressed optimism over the ongoing construction of the Kanjoro-New Site Bridge, reporting significant progress on the community-funded infrastructure project. The bridge, which had been in poor condition for years, affected movement, access to essential socialContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has intensified efforts to transform Juba into a modern and well-planned capital city by engaging the China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC) on potential investments in infrastructure, housing and urban development. The discussions reflect Governor Adil’s broader vision of upgrading theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudanese policy analyst James Boboya Edimond has urged the national government to prioritise the rehabilitation and tarmacking of the 192-kilometre Juba-Nimule highway, warning that its deteriorating condition is hurting businesses, trade and economic growth. In a statement extended to Access Radio on Sunday, Boboya described the Juba-NimuleContinue Reading
(YEI / LAINYA COUNTIES) – The Organization for Agricultural Opportunities (OFAO), a national humanitarian and development organization, has distributed more than 3,000 tree seedlings to over 3,000 households in Yei and Lainya counties as part of efforts to promote environmental conservation and strengthen community resilience. The distribution, which took placeContinue Reading
