(JUBA) – South Sudan has taken a major step toward digital government with the launch of the National Communication Authority (NCA) e-Services Platform. The initiative aims to modernise regulatory services, making licensing, payments, and other processes faster, more transparent, and accessible online. The platform was officially launched on Wednesday underContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Bureau of Statistics and the United Nations Children’s Fund have convened a national workshop in Juba to finalise and interpret results from the 2025 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, one of the most comprehensive household studies conducted in South Sudan. The Data Interpretation and Report Compilation workshopContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Finance and Planning, Bak Barnaba Chol, has met a delegation from the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development to discuss cooperation on training and technical support aimed at strengthening national development planning. The meeting took place in Juba on Thursday last weekContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) is holding discussions with the United Arab Emirates Central Bank to explore ways to improve the country’s financial system. The three day meeting in Juba is focused on developing a domestic card scheme that would allow South Sudanese banks and customers toContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Senior leaders in South Sudan have called for stronger use of official statistics to guide national development and economic policy, saying reliable data is essential for informed decision making. The Vice President for the Gender and Youth Cluster, Rebecca Nyandeng Garang, who is also the Acting Chairperson ofContinue Reading
(KIGALI, RWANDA) – The Director General of the South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics has held a high level meeting with the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda in Kigali. This visit focused on building a new partnership to help South Sudan improve its national data systems. During the talks,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Pyramid Intercontinental Hotel in Juba has introduced a robot waitress named Ayen to help with hotel services. The robot will deliver food and drinks, assist guests with requests, and support staff during busy times. The hotel says the robot will improve service, make work easier for staff, andContinue Reading
(CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE) – Zain South Sudan has announced the expansion of its 4G network and the introduction of new sites offering an advanced 4.75G service across parts of Central Equatoria State. The company, one of the main telecommunications providers in the country, made the announcement on 2 January 2026.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South One Digital TV has announced that Equator Broadcasting Corporation Television is now officially available on its platform as part of its Free To Air channels, expanding access to local television content for viewers across South Sudan. In a statement released on Tuesday, South One Digital TV saidContinue Reading
(JUBA) – MTN South Sudan held a Stakeholder Appreciation Event on 11 December 2025 at the Pyramid Continental Hotel. The event brought together partners, regulators and industry leaders to recognise their support in expanding digital services across South Sudan. The event began with a speech from MTN South Sudan CEO,Continue Reading
