(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) – South Sudanese residents can now receive money more easily from friends and family abroad, following an expanded international mobile money transfer service offered by MTN South Sudan through its MoMo platform. The service enables people in South Sudan to receive funds from a growing list of countries, includingContinue Reading
(Juba) – Senior officials from South Sudan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry received a formal presentation from Crawford Capital regarding a proposed Mobile Payment E-System aimed at modernising trade processes in the country on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The meeting was attended by the National Minister of Trade and Industry,Continue Reading
(Juba) – Nearly 100 health professionals from 20 counties across four states in South Sudan have completed a specialized training in digital Geographic Information System (GIS) tools aimed at improving the country’s primary health care services. The training was supported by UNICEF South Sudan and funded by the Ministry ofContinue Reading
(Juba) – MTN South Sudan has launched a new promotional campaign offering 150MB of free data to its users as a token of appreciation. The offer is available to all MTN subscribers who dial the short code *100*4*2#, with the free internet valid until midnight on the day of activation.Continue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan has called on the international community to create clear laws guiding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and space technologies. The call was made during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) held recently in Russia, where a delegation from South Sudan participated in discussions onContinue Reading
(Juba) – MTN South Sudan has hosted its annual Dealers Conference, bringing together its network of distribution partners from across the country to review progress and plan strategies for the year ahead. The event is a key moment in the company’s calendar focused on deepening partnerships and expanding MTN’s digitalContinue Reading
(Juba) – On 23 June 2025, the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services of South Sudan, together with MTN South Sudan, officially handed over a fully equipped ICT Hub at the Mangateen Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in Juba. The event was led by Deputy Minister Hon. DavidContinue Reading
(Juba) – An emerging model of micro-entrepreneurship using Starlink internet is gaining attention across Juba. With little or no IT knowledge, young people are learning to create small businesses by selling internet access in popular public areas like tea spots, local cinemas (commonly called Naadi), and universities. The basic setupContinue Reading
