(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
(NIMULE) – South Sudan has intensified quality inspections at the Nimule border crossing as part of a wider push to block substandard goods from entering or leaving the country. Teams from the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) are currently on the ground at Nimule Station conducting testing, inspectionContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Frequent air travelers using Yei Airstrip are expressing disappointment over the prolonged delay in completing the passenger waiting lounge, saying the unfinished structure continues to affect the image and functionality of the town’s air transport facility. Yei, a key commercial and tourism hub in South SudanContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A national taxation conference will be held to allow wider consultations on tax reforms in South Sudan. The Ministerial High Level Committee on Economic Reforms approved the proposal during an extraordinary meeting held on Thursday 6th August. The decision followed a presentation by Agrey Tisa Sabuni, Technical AdvisorContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Institutions operating under South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry have agreed on their roles and responsibilities in a move aimed at improving the country’s trade and business environment. The agreement was reached during a meeting held on 14th August and chaired by the Minister of Trade andContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents of Yei River County have renewed calls for the swift reactivation of the Yei Electricity Corporation (YECO), citing its importance to economic growth, education, security and access to essential services. The appeal comes amid ongoing efforts to restore power in Yei Town following years ofContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY)— When Emmanuel Alafi arrived at an entrepreneurship training in Yei, he already had ideas for projects he wanted to pursue. What he lacked was the confidence and technical knowledge to turn those ideas into clear proposals that could attract potential partners. Three days later, after completing anContinue Reading
(MUGWO)— A member of the Central Equatoria State Legislative Assembly representing Mugwo Payam has called on the government and partners to support farmers with modern agricultural tools to help them rebuild livelihoods disrupted by years of conflict. Speaking during a visit to the area, Lona Sadia said most farmers stillContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Vice President Dr James Wani Igga has concluded his visit to Yei River County and returned to Juba on Thursday after laying the foundation stone for the proposed University of Yei. However, many residents say they were left without clear answers regarding the long-awaited construction ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) — Long-delayed National Land Policy has returned to the centre of debate after the South Sudan Land Alliance held consultations with the new leadership of Parliament’s specialised committee on land, physical planning and infrastructure. The consultation seeks renewed momentum for the passage of the land policy, which has stalledContinue Reading
