(LUXEMBOURG) – A record antitrust fine of 4.125 billion euros, equivalent to about 26.8 trillion South Sudanese pounds at current market rates, has been upheld against Google by the European Union’s highest court, in a case that may influence how South Sudan and other developing nations approach regulation of dominantContinue Reading
(Nairobi, Kenya) – Telecommunications operators in Kenya will be required to set up a system to compensate subscribers for dropped calls and other service outages, as the State moves to improve the quality of service across the country. The compensation system will be either automatic or claim based. It willContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is stepping up efforts to build a safer and more inclusive digital space following high level talks in the capital. Leaders from government, telecom companies, civil society and international partners met at the South Sudan Internet Governance Forum 2026. Their discussions centred on how to makeContinue Reading
(VIENNA) – The International Academy of Astronautics has updated its recommendations for what to do upon detecting possible signs of extraterrestrial intelligence. For the first time in over 15 years, the document states that any decision to send a response to a potential extraterrestrial civilisation must only be made afterContinue Reading
(JUBA) – NASA has signed contracts worth more than $590 million (SSP 3.835 trillion) with three American companies to build robotic landing modules for its lunar exploration programme. Astrobotic Technology secured the largest contract, valued at about $298 million (SSP 1.937 trillion). Firefly Aerospace received roughly $144 million (SSP 936Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Thousands gathered at Buluk Playground in Juba on Tuesday to mark 20 years of broadcasting by Radio Miraya, the United Nations backed station that has become a vital source of news and a voice for peace across South Sudan. The celebration featured music, dancing and performances by artistsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s plan to open its first space science laboratory is moving ahead, even as University of Juba students voice frustration over years of delays in constructing the wider Mayardit Academy for Space Sciences. The academy conception was passed by the university senate in December 2022. It wasContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A new national digital learning platform that offers free educational content without internet data charges was launched in South Sudan on Sunday. The Junub Academy National E-Learning Platform was developed by MTN South Sudan together with Educare Organization South Sudan, the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, andContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – South Sudan’s national fiber optic network has reached Western Equatoria State after crossing Duma Crossing from Wau, with the cable expected to arrive in Tambura later this week if work continues as planned. The expansion is expected to improve internet connectivity across the state, strengthen access to information,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Students and teachers across South Sudan can now access a national digital learning platform without data charges, after MTN South Sudan and the National Ministry of General Education and Instruction officially launched a zero rated e-learning service aimed at bridging the digital divide. The Junub Academy National E-LearningContinue Reading
