(ARU JUNCTION) – Stability in Central Equatoria region is supporting a quiet but steady agricultural boom along the key Juba–Uganda highway, with farmers and traders in Aru Junction reaping the benefits of improved local food production and increasing market access. Abawu Lorna, a trader at a local market in AruContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has announced the launch of a new foreign exchange auction, aimed at enhancing transparency, improving accountability and restoring confidence in the country’s financial system. This latest move appears to be part of efforts by the central bank to stabilise the national currencyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has issued a detailed directive outlining standardised charges imposed by commercial banks and mobile money service providers for salary processing and related financial services. The move is aimed at promoting transparency and uniformity across the country’s banking sector. The official document, dated 29Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan has released its official daily exchange rate bulletin for Tuesday, 29 July 2025, revealing modest fluctuations across several major foreign currencies when compared to the previous trading day, Monday, 28 July 2025. These movements suggest continued short-term stability in South Sudan’s foreign exchangeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has announced an invitation to tender for a Term Deposit Facility worth 20 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), equivalent to approximately 4.35 million US Dollars at the current official exchange rate of 1 USD to 4,600 SSP. The auction is open toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Smart Properties Limited has launched the Real Estate Summit 2025, a two day event scheduled for 18 and 19 September in Juba, as part of efforts to highlight South Sudan’s potential as a destination for real estate investment and urban growth. The summit aims to bring together aContinue Reading
(RUBKONA) – Traders in Rubkona, northern South Sudan, are now able to store and sell fresh fish and produce thanks to new freezer equipment installed at the local market through support from the British Embassy in Juba under the UKAid programme. The addition of cold storage is already making aContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s media landscape remains in a formative stage, shaped by years of conflict, economic fragility, and limited infrastructure. While radio continues to dominate information sharing across much of the country, specialised journalism, particularly in areas such as business, finance, and markets, has remained largely underdeveloped. Most mediaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan has launched a new promotional campaign known as the “Berabera Deal,” giving customers in Juba a chance to own Samsung smartphones through a flexible payment plan. The offer allows users to acquire selected phones and pay in small instalments, easing the burden of upfront costsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – For many ride hailing drivers in South Sudan, particularly in cities like Juba, owning a compact car such as the Suzuki Swift offers an affordable way to earn a living. But the challenge of navigating cratered roads, poorly designed speed bumps and seasonal flooding makes driving a lowContinue Reading
