(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan’s official exchange bulletin for Thursday, 7th August 2025, shows minor but notable shifts in the foreign exchange market, with the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) strengthening slightly against the US Dollar, offering a modest reprieve for importers and consumers. Compared to Wednesday’s rates, theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has introduced a weekly promotion offering customers 150MB of free data every Wednesday under a new campaign called “Shukran Ketir”, designed to encourage the use of its MoMo mobile money wallet. The promotional offer allows MTN customers to receive 150 megabytes of free internet everyContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY, CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE) – The Central Equatoria State Security Committee has pledged to resolve the increasing incidents of land grabbing in Juba, calling for public calm as authorities implement measures to address the issue. The committee, chaired by Central Equatoria State Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, outlinedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has invited all eligible commercial banks to participate in a foreign exchange auction scheduled for Thursday, 7 August 2025. The initiative, conducted through the Financial Markets Department under the Directorate of Banking Operations, aims to promote transparency, accountability and restore public andContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has confirmed that the country will formally join the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) by the end of August 2025. The announcement follows a recent official mission to Nairobi led by BoSS Governor, Hon. Dr Addis Ababa Othow, who held talks withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudanese Pound (SSP) has slightly weakened against major currencies, according to the latest official exchange rates released by the Bank of South Sudan on Tuesday, 5 August 2025. The US Dollar is now selling at SSP 4,594.73, up from SSP 4,588.09 on Monday. The Euro roseContinue Reading
(INDIA) – The Vice Chancellor of Dr John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology (DrJGMUST) in South Sudan, Dr Abraham Matoc Dhal, has visited Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana, India, as part of an academic tour under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Academic Visitors Programme. HisContinue Reading
(RAJA COUNTY) – Peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) are working to support vulnerable communities in Raja County, Western Bahr el Ghazal State, where residents are facing severe humanitarian challenges worsened by conflict in neighbouring Sudan, poor road conditions and limited government support. Over the weekend,Continue Reading
(MOMBASA) – Cargo destined for South Sudan is stuck in Mombasa, Kenya, as importers face delays caused by a freight management dispute at the port. Business leaders are now calling on the government in Juba to act swiftly to prevent further economic loss. According to a report by Jakony.com, theContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has issued a Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) for an experienced Individual Consultant to provide specialised services in the field of Risk Management and Compliance. This consultancy aims to align the Bank’s Risk Management Framework with its current Strategic PlanContinue Reading
