(Juba) – The government of South Sudan has approved over $9 million USD (approximately 63 billion South Sudanese Pounds at the parallel market rate of 1 USD = 7,000 SSP) to begin the design phase of a nationwide fibre optic infrastructure project. The decision was made during a meeting ofContinue Reading
(Juba) – Students at the University of Juba are expressing frustration over the prolonged delay in the construction of the Mayardit Academy for Space Sciences, a high profile initiative launched under the leadership of former Vice Chancellor Professor John Akec. For three consecutive years, students have each been charged aContinue Reading
(Juba) – Police in Juba have launched a major operation against two rival gangs known locally as “ODA” and “West Coast”, resulting in the arrest of more than 20 individuals in the Sherikat neighborhood. The arrests came in the aftermath of a reported sexual assault involving a 16 year oldContinue Reading
(Juba, CESGPU) – Leaders of the Pojulu Community have met with Central Equatoria State Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel in Juba, calling for urgent action on insecurity, land grabbing and the uncontrolled movement of cattle in their villages. The meeting which took place on Friday was led by Hon.Continue Reading
(Tore) – A severe water crisis is affecting thousands of residents in Tore Payam, located in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State, South Sudan. Most boreholes, once a vital source of clean drinking water, have broken down, forcing residents to rely on open wells and nearby streams and raisingContinue Reading
(Juba, CESGPU) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, received a delegation from the University of Juba’s School of Business and Management on Friday at the State Secretariat. The academic team was led by Ring Longar Gum, the Deputy Dean of the School, and cameContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Stanbic Jr. NBA League in South Sudan welcomed 12 new schools to its growing roster of youth teams during the Season 2 Draft held earlier this week, marking another milestone in the development of grassroots basketball in the country. The event hosted with support from the MinistryContinue Reading
(Juba) – The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, held a meeting on Thursday, 26 June 2025, with a delegation from Save the Children to explore ways of supporting children in South Sudan through small businesses and microfinance. The delegation was led by Save theContinue Reading
(Juba) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) held a high level administrative meeting on 27 June 2025, chaired by Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng. The meeting themed “Putting Our House in Order” brought together senior SSRA officials to assess internal systems and develop strategies for improving revenue collection andContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Hon. Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, on Thursday visited the construction site of the new Currency Center located at the bank’s main branch in Juba. He was accompanied by First Deputy Governor Hon. Samuel Yanga Mikaya and Second Deputy GovernorContinue Reading
