(JUBA) – The Caretaker Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Labanya Margaret Mathya, has called for stronger cooperation between South Sudan and Djibouti to implement a trade agreement signed in 2025. Dr Labanya made the call during a meeting with Djibouti’s Ambassador to South Sudan, H.E. Hassan Robleh Mahmoud inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Equatoria State Caretaker Council of Ministers has unanimously adopted a 14-point policy direction aimed at guiding the state government through the transitional period ahead of the general elections. The policy was presented by Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani during an Ordinary Council sitting inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The candidate for Governor of Central Equatoria State under the Revive South Sudan Party, Gismala Isaac Joseph, has unveiled a nine-point development blueprint aimed at rebuilding and strengthening the state if elected in the 2026 elections. Gismala says his plan focuses on improving governance and institutional reforms, empoweringContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Association of South Sudan Manufacturers (ASSM) has raised concerns over rising business costs in Juba, citing increased City Council charges, excessive levies by Traffic Police and PLASCOM, a waste management company and broader challenges facing local producers. The concerns were raised during a meeting with the CaretakingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Juba Electric Distribution Company (JEDCO) says it will interrupt electricity supply in parts of Juba City on Saturday, 17th October 2026. The company says the interruption will allow its operation team to connect new transformers to the grid. The first task will affect Feeder E. Power willContinue Reading
(AMDISS) – The Association for Media Development in South Sudan, AMDISS, is taking part in a three-day workshop aimed at strengthening efforts to counter hate speech and disinformation ahead of the anticipated December 2026 general elections. The workshop is focused on establishing a National Multi-Agency Coordination Platform to enhance cooperationContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The International Organization for Migration, IOM, says it will launch a Durable Solutions Roadmap for internally displaced persons, returnees, refugees and host communities in Central Equatoria State early next month. The announcement followed a meeting in Juba between IOM Deputy Chief of Mission, Newson Michael, and theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Caretaker Minister of Trade, Commerce and Industry, Dr. Labanya Margaret Mathya, has called for harmonised taxation and improved revenue collection to strengthen service delivery and create a more business-friendly environment in Central Equatoria State. Dr. Labanya made the remarks during a meeting with the Caretaker Governor ofContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The World Bank Group has pledged to strengthen cooperation with Central Equatoria State to help address urban development challenges and improve infrastructure in Juba. A delegation led by Senior Urban and Disaster Risk Management Specialist, Lukas Leschner, met with the Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, GeneralContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The Juba Electric Distribution Company (JEDCO) has warned customers to stop paying cash to its staff members for any service, saying all payments must be made only at the official JEDCO Finance Office in Mauna. The warning, issued by JEDCO, is aimed at protecting customers from fraudContinue Reading
