(TORIT) – The mayor of Torit Municipal Council in Eastern Equatoria State has ordered a 4% reduction in commodity prices in local markets, warning traders that anyone found increasing prices without government permission will lose their business licences. Mayor Oyito Baptist made the announcement on Wednesday during a meeting withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Bank of South Sudan has published the official list of tariffs on salary processing for the year 2025, revealing a wide range of charges across commercial banks and fintech institutions operating in the country. The updated figures aim to standardise expectations for employers and employees. TheyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The social advocacy community in Juba is mourning the untimely death of young entrepreneur and social activist Towongo Evans, popularly known as “Towson Evans,” who passed away on Wednesday evening in the capital, Juba. His sudden death has left friends, family and colleagues in shock, with many takingContinue Reading
(YEI) – Archbishop Elias Taban Parangi of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) in South Sudan and Uganda has announced his intention to strengthen partnerships with local, regional and global religious organisations in an effort to advance peace, reconciliation and unity in South Sudan. The Archbishop was recently elected as theContinue Reading
(GOLI) – Emmanuel Christian University (ECU) has planted more than 3,000 coffee seedlings at its Goli campus farm. The planting exercise took place over the weekend and brought together students, staff, alumni and volunteers under the leadership of the university’s top administrators. The initiative was led by Vice Chancellor DanielContinue Reading
(CESGPU, JUBA) – The National Agenda, a coalition of political parties active in Central Equatoria State, has formally congratulated Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on his appointment as the new Governor of the state. The gesture was led by Hon. Alex Lotiyu Elia, the Minister of Animal Resources, Fisheries andContinue Reading
(MOROBO) – Local police in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, have launched an investigation after a 35 year old businessman was killed in a targeted road ambush along the Kaya–Morobo road on Tuesday afternoon. The victim, identified as John Bosco Jamba and known locally as “Munu,” was travelling with twoContinue Reading
(MOROBO) – State police in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, have opened an investigation into the killing of a 35 year old businessman. The deceased, identified as John Bosco Jamba, popularly known by his nickname “Munu” was shot dead on Tuesday by unknown armed men in Kanja village, Gulumbi Payam.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr Addis Ababa Othow, on Tuesday paid a visit to the institution’s Sports Complex in Juba to inspect preparations for an upcoming friendly basketball match and to encourage staff participation in recreational activities. The inspection comes as the BoSSContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan has announced a major four year education initiative worth $58 million (approximately 270.4 billion SSP at official exchange rates or 406 billion SSP on the parallel market), aimed at improving basic education for the country’s most vulnerable children, including girls, children with disabilities and those fromContinue Reading
