Mining Committee Members handed a mining framework document to the State Governor Emmanuel Adil. Photo Credit: Press Unit office of the Governor-CES

(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil has approved a draft mining regulation aimed at bringing order, accountability and economic value to the state’s growing artisanal mining sector. The draft was presented by the State Committee on the Assessment and Regulation of Artisanal Mining Activities, which has been evaluatingContinue Reading

South Sudan Businesses Raise Trade Challenges at Juba Meeting

(JUBA) – South Sudan’s business community has raised concerns over taxation, foreign exchange instability, customs delays, electricity shortages and the spread of counterfeit goods during consultations with the Ministry of Trade and Industry in Juba. The issues were discussed on 25 May during a meeting between the Ministry of TradeContinue Reading

A sign post of the New Project Launched in Morobo. Photo credit: Press Unit Morobo County

(MOROBO COUNTY) — The Commissioner of Morobo County, Joseph Mawa John Okuba, on Thursday officially launched the construction of a permanent County Pavilion at the Freedom Square, marking a significant step in the county’s infrastructure development. The project will transform the current temporary pavilion into a permanent structure, aimed atContinue Reading

Officials at the launch of the construction projection. Photo Credit: James Innocent

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Community members and county authorities in Yei River County on Thursday officially launched the construction of the Kanjoro Bridge along the Lomuku One–New Site road, a community-driven initiative aimed at improving transport and connectivity in the area. Speaking at the launch, County Commissioner Samuel Henry MalimboContinue Reading

Riders cue for fuel at Kafa Petrol Station in Yei town. Photo Credit: Keppable DC / Face Book.

(YEI RIVER COUNTY ) – Motorcycle riders and residents in Yei Town are facing a growing fuel crisis, with many operators struggling to access petrol amid widespread station closures and rising price disputes. Several boda-boda riders say most fuel dealers are pushing for an increase in fuel prices from 13,000Continue Reading