(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has engaged South Sudanese manufacturers in discussions aimed at addressing challenges facing the country’s manufacturing sector and strengthening local production. During the meeting on Thursday, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Labanya Margaret Mathya, urged manufacturers to halt the production ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan and the United States have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector following talks between the Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Hon. Ateny Wek Ateny, and United States Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael J. Adler. The discussionContinue Reading
(JUBA)—The ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Women’s League has adopted and signed its first constitution alongside a five-year strategic plan, giving the women’s wing a new framework as the country prepares for general elections in December. The documents were approved at the close of the Women’s League’s first nationalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A national taxation conference will be held to allow wider consultations on tax reforms in South Sudan. The Ministerial High Level Committee on Economic Reforms approved the proposal during an extraordinary meeting held on Thursday 6th August. The decision followed a presentation by Agrey Tisa Sabuni, Technical AdvisorContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Institutions operating under South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry have agreed on their roles and responsibilities in a move aimed at improving the country’s trade and business environment. The agreement was reached during a meeting held on 14th August and chaired by the Minister of Trade andContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Vice President Dr James Wani Igga has concluded his visit to Yei River County and returned to Juba on Thursday after laying the foundation stone for the proposed University of Yei. However, many residents say they were left without clear answers regarding the long-awaited construction ofContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – South Sudan’s Vice President for the Economic Cluster, Dr James Wani Igga, on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the proposed University of Yei at the former UNMISS compound, marking a significant milestone in efforts to expand higher education opportunities in the region. The ceremony broughtContinue Reading
(LAINYA / YEI / MOROBO) – Residents of Lainya, Yei River and Morobo counties have renewed calls on Vice President James Wani Igga and Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony to prioritise the tarmacking of the Juba-Lainya-Yei-Kaya Road ahead of the December 2026 general elections. The appeal comes asContinue Reading
(LAINYA COUNTY) – Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has revealed that he has presented the concerns of Lainya residents over the rehabilitation and reopening of the historic Loka Secondary School to the national government for action. Speaking in Lainya County, Governor Adil said discussions are already underway atContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Council of Ministers has approved a constitutional amendment bill aimed at paving the way for the country’s long-awaited general elections scheduled for December 2026. President Salva Kiir Mayardit chaired the Cabinet’s Regular Meeting No. 12/2026 on Friday, where ministers endorsed the Transitional Constitution of the RepublicContinue Reading
