(DAR ES SALAAM) – South Sudan and Tanzania have agreed to sign an agriculture cooperation pact in August 2026, a move aimed at boosting maize trade and transferring farming skills in irrigation and mechanisation to Juba. The deal was reached on the sidelines of the 19th East African Community SectoralContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Farming cooperatives in Eastern Equatoria and Lakes States have produced over 329,850 kilogrammes of harvest despite drought, heavy rainfall and unstable market conditions, showing how rural groups can improve livelihoods through sustainable agriculture. The 21 cooperative societies and farmer clusters have been receiving support through the RURALSS project,Continue Reading
(YEI COUNTY) – 52 farmers groups in Yei River County received fruit seedlings including papaya, pineapple, coffee and banana, a move aimed at improving nutrition, raising incomes and promoting climate smart agriculture across the region. The seedlings, provided by AVSI South Sudan yesterday, will be planted in demonstration plots. ThisContinue Reading
(KISUMU CITY) – Young entrepreneurs are adopting a business model that has transformed hospitality in the Kenyan city of Kisumu, building successful accommodation ventures without owning property. The approach, which relies on digital platforms to connect travellers with furnished apartments, is creating jobs and expanding options for visitors seeking affordableContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Money sent home by Kenyans working in South Sudan has overtaken remittances from the United Kingdom, new data shows, an indicator of the young nation’s growing role as a regional economic hub. A survey conducted by the Central Bank of Kenya, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics andContinue Reading
(KAJO KEJI COUNTY) – A proposed gold mining investment in the Nyamini area has been presented to community stakeholders for open dialogue, as Kajo Keji County authorities in Central Equatoria State push for transparency before any decision is made. The Commissioner of Kajo Keji County, Hon. Wani Jackson Mule, convenedContinue Reading
(WAU) – A major gathering of freight forwarders opened in Western Bahr el Ghazal State on Thursday, 2 July 2026, to tackle challenges facing the sector and improve service delivery across South Sudan. A delegation from the South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association, led by Chairperson Daniel Deng, arrived in WauContinue Reading
(DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA) – A delegation from the South Sudan Revenue Authority led by Commissioner General Ambassador Moun Deng Ajuet has visited the Dar es Salaam Customs Division to assess operations and strengthen customs administration at the Port of Dar es Salaam. The visit focused on improving cargo clearanceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is establishing a permanent operational base at the Port of Dar es Salaam, with dedicated office space already allocated and land for a headquarters being processed by Tanzanian authorities. Tanzania Revenue Authority Commissioner General Yusuph Juma confirmed that work permits have been issued for South SudanContinue Reading
(DAR ES SALAAM) – Tanzania has become the leading East African Community country using the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) trading arrangement, a development that highlights opportunities for South Sudan as it works towards full participation in the continental free trade agreement. According to an analysis of AfCFTA tradeContinue Reading
