By Yiep Joseph The Juba Special Economic Zone (JSEZ) has intensified efforts to position South Sudan as a leading investment destination in the region. This followed high-level talks with international investors aimed at accelerating the zone’s development and operational readiness. The leadership of the JSEZ, under Commissioner General Aggrey Cyrus[Read More…]
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Trade Ministry engages the business community over economic challenges
By Sabri Dibaco The Ministry of Trade and Industry held a consultative meeting with members of the business community to discuss major challenges affecting trade and industrial activities. In a press statement extended to the media, the discussions focused on pressing issues facing traders and investors. Among the issues discussed[Read More…]
South Sudan seeks a stronger partnership with the African Development Bank
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan has appealed for increased concessional financing, stronger climate resilience support, and expanded private sector investment during the African Development Bank annual meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. Delivering South Sudan’s statement on behalf of the Minister of Finance and Planning, Daniel Ayulo, the delegation thanked[Read More…]
Fuel crisis hits Yei as motorists struggle to support families
By James Innocent A worsening fuel shortage in Yei River County has left thousands of residents and motorists struggling, with long queues forming at the only operational fuel station in the area as transport operators face growing economic hardship. Residents say the scarcity of fuel has disrupted transportation and contributed[Read More…]
Rising fuel prices push Yambio boda boda riders to increase transport fares
By Dibaco Sabri Boda boda riders in Yambio are raising transport fares as soaring fuel prices continue to squeeze their earnings and increase the cost of living for residents who depend on motorcycles for daily transport. Riders say the continuous rise in fuel prices has made it difficult to maintain[Read More…]
Rising fuel prices hit youth livelihoods in Yei, leaders warn
By James Innocent Youth leaders and business representatives in Yei River County have raised concerns over the sharp increase in fuel prices, warning that the situation is severely affecting young people who depend on motorcycle transport and small-scale businesses for survival. Speaking in Yei, youth leader Gaga Frank said the[Read More…]
Central Bank, Finance Ministry discuss rolling out digital payment integration
By Yiep Joseph The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) and the Ministry of Finance and Planning have held high-level discussions in Juba on Monday over the rollout and full operationalisation of the Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system. This system is a key reform aimed at modernising the country’s payment infrastructure[Read More…]
Poor roads cut off farmers from markets, and raise food losses in WES
By Sabri Dibaco Farmers across Western Equatoria State (WES) raised the alarm over the poor condition of the roads linking farming areas to the capital, Juba. The farmers cited deteriorating infrastructure as affecting their ability to access markets and attract buyers for their agricultural produce. Some of the farmers said[Read More…]
“Produce More Than We Consume,” Bakosoro tells the new trade minister
By Sabri Dibaco Former Presidential Advisor Joseph Bakosoro has called on the newly appointed Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Labanya Margaret, to prioritise strategic planning and production as a pathway to economic stability in South Sudan. Speaking during a welcoming ceremony attended by national ministers and dignitaries, Bakosoro praised[Read More…]
Calls for market standardisation grow as fire rages through shops in Konyokonyo market
By Chol D. Johnson The Juba City Mayor, Christopher Serafino Swaka, has called on citizens to accept the market standard shops’ organisation after more than 10 shops were destroyed by fire in Konyokonyo Market. Speaking on Tuesday to the media after a fire destroyed more than 10 shops in Konyokonyo,[Read More…]
BoSS to inject more cash into commercial banks to ease liquidity crisis
By Yiep Joseph The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has announced plans to supply additional physical cash to commercial banks to ease the liquidity crisis that has made it difficult for citizens to access their money. The announcement followed a high-level meeting on Tuesday between BoSS officials and managing directors[Read More…]
Government, UNMISS hold talks to ease fuel supply constraints
By Sabri Dibaco The Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, convened a high-level meeting with a delegation from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to address ongoing challenges affecting fuel importation and supply across the country. The UNMISS delegation was led by Graham Maitland, Deputy Special[Read More…]
Gondokoro vegetable farmers decry lack of farming tools
By Bida Elly David Vegetable sellers from Gondokoro Island in Central Equatoria State have raised concerns over lack of farming equipment for their produce. According to the farmers, the absence of the tools has contributed to low production that resulted into poor supply in the market. Speaking to No.1.Citizen Daily[Read More…]
Prices of goods remain high amid dollar rise in Yei
By James Innocent Traders of Darsalam market in Yei River County of Central Equatoria state grumble of constant prices of commodities in the market amid rise of dollar exchange rates in town, one of the traders known as Yaba Kawu-kawu said they are pushing up with the business despite the[Read More…]
City Council confiscates expired goods
By Taban Henry Juba City Council authorities on Friday reported that they have confiscated a number of expired food stuffs and drugs impounded from across the markets in the City. This came after the City Council launched a search for expired goods and drugs across Juba City, which was prompted[Read More…]
Washington IMF team checks financial reforms in Juba
By Philip Buda Ladu A visiting team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from Washington has completed a two weeks’ mission to Juba checking on the progress in the implementation of the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) and Public Finance Management Reforms agenda by the government. Chapter four of the Revitalized[Read More…]
Meet the former Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Stephen Dheiu Dau
Stephen Dheiu Dau is a South Sudanese politician. He was the Minister of Finance and Planning from July 2016 to March 2018. Dheiu also served as the Minister of Petroleum and Mining in the South Sudan. Currently, he is engaged in farming. Could you kindly introduce yourself? Thank you, my[Read More…]
Fire outbreak Devastates Gudele market
By Orayo Gabriel Ujuok Fire broke out at Gudele market destroying ten shops and 25 vegetable tables. The fire was said to have started from inside what is described as ‘Hildhar’s shop for body wear’. Angelo Laku Marjhan, Acting Chairman for Luri Central Payam Chamber of Commerce, said although there[Read More…]
The Citizens’ Voices on the Independence Day, 9th- July- 2020
By Tombura James South Sudan emerged as a nation after decades of civil war, culminating in the independence of the country, on the 9th-July-2011. This day valued as a remarkable day in the history of South Sudan, remembered as a day when South Sudanese got freedom from the repressive regimes[Read More…]
Workers Trade Union’s Federation Distributes drums to Bus Stations
By Keji Janefer Silver The Workers Trade Union Federation has distributed barrels to five bus stations in Juba yesterday to help taxi drivers and passengers wash their hands before and after getting out of the taxi in the parks as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of corona virus.[Read More…]