(JUBA) – South Sudan and Pakistan have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation through investments in key economic sectors, including sugar production, pharmaceuticals, and industrial development. Pakistan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, H.E. Basit Saleem Shah, met with South Sudan’s Caretaker Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Dr. Labanya Margaret Mathya, metContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents of Yei Town are calling on the newly appointed Caretaker Commissioner of Yei River County to prioritize urban planning and reorganize the town to restore its image as one of South Sudan’s leading urban centers. The residents say unplanned structures erected by traders on publicContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan has signed a strategic investment memorandum with a United Arab Emirates based company, as the country seeks to broaden its investor base in the oil and gas sector ahead of a major energy conference in Juba. The Ministry of Petroleum signed the agreement withContinue Reading
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – Ugandan traders in South Sudan are in a state of alarm after city authorities in Juba issued notices barring foreigners from retail trade. Leaders of the traders’ community told a major newspaper in October 2026 that the notices were delivered verbally by local government authorities. NoContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Commissioner of Juba County has strongly rejected reports circulating on social media alleging that foreigners have been given a seven-day ultimatum to leave Juba and South Sudan, describing the claims as false and misleading. Speaking on the matter on Tuesday, the Commissioner said he had neverContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – A prominent entrepreneur in Yei River County has called on young people to embrace entrepreneurship and create their own employment opportunities as a solution to rising unemployment and poverty. Thomas Mutto Buda, an enterprise expert and Patron of the Central Equatoria Business Union, said self-employment remainsContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Kalisto Ladu, has denied reports that he ordered foreign nationals to leave the county, saying his recent remarks were aimed at restricting foreigners from small-scale retail businesses rather than forcing them out of the country. Ladu said on 6th October 2026Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s National Ministry of Roads and Bridges has moved to establish a legal framework for road maintenance funding, with officials reviewing a bill that requires presidential signature to take effect. According to the National Ministry of Roads and Bridges, the Undersecretary James Alam Ohurey met with theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Officials from South Sudan’s Ministry of Mining and key stakeholders have opened a two-day workshop in Juba to review and validate three major documents aimed at reforming the country’s mining sector. The gathering brings together government officials, mining companies, development partners, civil society organisations and technical experts toContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Care Taker Commissioner of Juba County, Kalisto Ladu, has warned foreign traders against engaging in retail business activities within Juba County, saying the sector should be reserved for South Sudanese entrepreneurs. Speaking to traders at Kubri Habuba Street on Monday, Ladu said the move is intendedContinue Reading
