(Juba) – The Russian Federation has expressed its interest in supporting South Sudan’s efforts to improve and expand its transport infrastructure. The announcement was made during a meeting between South Sudan’s National Minister for Transport, Hon. Lam Akol, and Russian Deputy Minister for Transport, Zverev Dmitry, on the sidelines ofContinue Reading
(Juba) – Africa’s tobacco market, including smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff, is expected to grow steadily over the next decade. A recent report by IndexBox forecasts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2% in volume and 2.3% in value from 2024 to 2035. By 2035, consumption is projectedContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Central Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has reduced its benchmark lending rate from 15 percent to 13 percent in a bid to ease the country’s ongoing liquidity crisis and support economic growth. The decision made during a meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is part ofContinue Reading
(Nairobi) – South Sudanese traders and business representatives were among the key participants at the second edition of the East Africa Fashion Life Show held at Nairobi’s Sarit Expo Centre from June 19 to 21. The event organized by Afripeak Expo (Kenya) Ltd has rapidly grown into a major lifestyleContinue Reading
(Kampala) – Uganda has earmarked 2.17 trillion Ugandan Shillings (about $560.2 million) for the construction of its standard gauge railway (SGR) in the upcoming financial year, signaling the long-delayed Malaba-Kampala section is finally set to begin. The bulk of the funding will come from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), whichContinue Reading
(Bentiu) – The Minister of Agriculture in Unity State, South Sudan, has strongly opposed a proposal by an oil company seeking to relocate thousands of local farmers to make room for expanded drilling operations. The official, Gai Gatdweil, said the plan by the Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company (GNPOC) isContinue Reading
(Juba) – MTN South Sudan has completed a 21-day campaign to bring internet access and digital tools to four previously unconnected communities: Mangaten, Gorom, Rerekat, and Sherikat. The company says the campaign, dubbed “21 Days of Y’ello Care,” aimed to reduce the digital gap in underserved areas and provide residentsContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) South Sudan, successfully held joint sessions for the Project Steering Committee and the Local Project Appraisal Committee. These meetings are part of the ongoing efforts under the “Empowering Women andContinue Reading
(Juba) – A 2025 World Bank report has laid out a bold and data-driven plan to help South Sudan rebuild its fragile economy by overhauling its broken transport system. The report, released in collaboration with institutions including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), andContinue Reading
(Juba) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of South Sudan have reached a staff-level agreement on a nine-month Staff-Monitored Program (SMP), set to begin in August 2025. The agreement is still subject to approval by the IMF’s management. The program is aimed at helping South Sudan rebuildContinue Reading
