(Juba) – South Sudan’s economy is projected to grow by 4.0 percent in 2025, driven largely by hopes of increased oil exports and relative security improvements, according to a new forecast by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The projections were announced during the launch of the 2025 Country Focus ReportContinue Reading
(Arusha) – South Sudan participated in the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) General Assembly held on 25 June 2025 and reaffirmed its commitment to advancing industrial development through harmonized standards across the continent. The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) represented the country at the regional event, which focusedContinue Reading
(Yei) – A former senior government official in Central Equatoria State has transitioned from politics to farming, calling on South Sudan’s youth and leaders to take agriculture seriously as a key driver of sustainable livelihoods and economic development. Juma David Augustine, former commissioner of Yei River County and former stateContinue Reading
(Juba) – The leadership of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) conducted a wide reaching internal tour of its departments on Wednesday in a renewed drive for professionalism, unity and institutional discipline as the country navigates major economic reform. Governor Hon. Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, together with First Deputy GovernorContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s Minister of Mines, Martin Gama Abucha, is set to promote the country’s growing mining sector at the African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 conference. The event will take place from October 1–3 in Cape Town, South Africa, and will run alongside the African Energy Week under theContinue Reading
(Juba) – The South Sudan Land Alliance has called for a nationwide campaign to remove illegal firearms from civilians, saying the unchecked spread of guns is worsening land grabbing in many parts of the country. Dorothy Drabuga, the Chairperson of the Alliance, said the growing number of armed civilians isContinue Reading
(Yei) – Emmanuel Christian University (ECU) has launched a tree planting initiative focused on Maesopsis eminii, a fast growing tree commonly used to provide shade in coffee farming. The effort is part of the university’s ongoing commitment to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development. Maesopsis eminii is known forContinue Reading
(Juba) – MTN South Sudan has launched a new promotional campaign offering 150MB of free data to its users as a token of appreciation. The offer is available to all MTN subscribers who dial the short code *100*4*2#, with the free internet valid until midnight on the day of activation.Continue Reading
(Juba) – Stanbic Bank is preparing to restructure its presence in South Sudan by converting its existing branch in Juba into a fully registered local subsidiary by the end of 2025, following a directive issued by the Bank of South Sudan in January. This move is part of wider effortsContinue Reading
(Wau) – The government of Western Bahr El Ghazal State in South Sudan has imposed a sweeping ban on the sale, import, and consumption of multiple alcoholic beverages, many of which originate from Uganda. Announced through Council of Ministers Resolution No. 18/2025 on June 16, the move has stirred diplomaticContinue Reading
