(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
(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The cost of the Multi-Sector Survival Minimum Expenditure Basket for a six-person household in South Sudan fell by 10% in September 2026 to 804,633 SSP ($142), according to the Joint Market Monitoring Initiative. The initiative, led by REACH and guided by the South Sudan Cash WorkingContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Quickmart Kenya shareholders will receive KES 15 billion ($115.4 million / £89.9 million) from the sale of a 50% stake through a public offer at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, delivering strong returns for the retail chain’s founders and private equity backer Adenia. Sokoni Retail Kenya Limited (SRKL)Continue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The family of the late former Central Bank of Kenya governor Philip Ndegwa is set to regain full ownership of ICEA Lion Insurance Holdings after agreeing to buy back a 24.1% stake for KES 8.5 billion ($65,600 / GBP 49,200). First Chartered Securities, the investment vehicle controlledContinue Reading
(JUBA) – China’s expanded zero-tariff policy for African countries could create new opportunities for South Sudanese products to enter the Chinese market, the Chinese ambassador to South Sudan has said. Ambassador Ma Qiang made the remarks on Monday at a reception in Juba marking the 77th anniversary of the foundingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Association of South Sudan Manufacturers said it is supporting the ongoing renovation of the Ministry of Trade and Industry compound in Juba as part of its commitment to strengthening collaboration between the manufacturing sector and government institutions. The association said renovation work is progressing well and completionContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Ministry of Trade and Industry has called on commercial banks to form a banking union and speed up the move to digital banking as a shortage of physical South Sudanese Pounds continues to affect trade and daily life across the country. The call was made duringContinue Reading
