By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Finance and Planning yesterday reaffirmed its commitment to the timely payment of salaries for civil servants and the organized forces, announcing that October 2025 salaries have been successfully disbursed. In a statement issued by the ministry, officials confirmed the payments were processed in[Read More…]
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Cash Crunch Hits MoMo Users As MTN South Sudan Service Fails
By Kei Emmanuel Duku MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) customers across South Sudan have been hit by a severe liquidity crisis and a widespread service failure just months after the mobile money services were introduced, effectively trapping digital funds and paralyzing small-scale commerce. The resulting outage has left many MTN subscribers[Read More…]
South Sudan to commence construction of Fiber-optic cable
By Alan Clement South Sudan is set to commence construction of a 2,400-kilometer Fiber optic cable in December, marking a transformative leap in the country’s digital infrastructure. According to statement issued by the Ministry, the announcement was made by Engineer Thomas Gatkuoth, Undersecretary in the Ministry of ICT and Postal[Read More…]
Chamber of commerce vows to support digital banking
By Deng Athian The chairman of National Chamber of commerce Mr. Ladu Lukak encouraged the business people to adopt digital banking as secure means of transactions. Lukak was speaking in a meeting convened at the Bank of South Sudan between the Governor Dr. Addis Ababa, Deputy Governor of the Bank,[Read More…]
SSNBS launches National stakeholders’ consultation on Codex, Food safety
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Executive Director of South Sudan National Bureau for standards, Gloria Nyoka Joseph Lasu, has officially launched a National consultation on Codex and food safety workshop in Juba. Addressing the Media during the launching in Juba yesterday, Gloria stated that Codex and food safety was an[Read More…]
Manufacturers, producers cautioned against unauthorized use of SSNBS logo
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has yesterday cautioned the manufacturers and producers against the unauthorized use of its official logo and quality marks on product labels. In a statement released by the Bureau, Executive Director Hon. Gloria Nyoka Joseph underscored the Bureau had[Read More…]
BoSS set to launch real-time interbank payment system
By Alan Clement The Bank of South Sudan is set to launch the South Sudan Interbank Payment Settlement System (SSIPSS), a major step toward modernizing the nation’s financial infrastructure. Central bank Governor Dr. Addis Ababa Othow described the system as a cornerstone of monetary autonomy and a critical tool[Read More…]
BoSS unveils key milestones in 3SF financial reform project
By Alan Clement The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has announced major progress under the World Bank’s 3SF Project to strengthen national financial systems. Launched in 2024, the initiative is aimed at modernizing financial systems, improve regulatory frameworks, and build institutional capacity across key[Read More…]
BoSS vows to safeguard robust payment system
By Lodu William Odiya The Bank of South Sudan has yesterday vowed to remain firm and committed to building and safeguarding a robust national payment system that is secure, inclusive, efficient and built on a consumer trust. The statement came during a launch of MTN MoMo Fintech “Mata fekir” nationwide[Read More…]
Mayor calls for mandatory registration to regulate local economy
By Alan Clement The Mayor of Nimule Municipality, has called on local law firms and business operators to prioritize legal registration to strengthen accountability and curb exploitation by unregistered foreign enterprises. Mayor Caesar stressed that all businesses including clearance agencies, forest bureaus, Forex bureaus, mobile money operators, and money lenders[Read More…]
Customers in dilemma as cash crisis faces Momo Centres
By: Chol D. Johnson The MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) customers haveexpressed frustration over insufficient cash to withdraw or deposit. This is as a result of the ongoing liquidity crisis facing the country. Most customers expressed that despite the call to embark on electronic transaction cash withdrawal continue to be challenge[Read More…]
Trade Ministry launched awareness on harmonized African standards
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of trade and industry has yesterday launched awareness on implementation of harmonized African standards in South Sudan. The central theme of the event was the urgent need to standardize automotive and transport safety measures in South Sudan. Speaking at the opening remark, Atong Kuol[Read More…]
BoSS to unveil SSIPSS
By Alan Clement The Bank of South Sudan has called on the public to embrace the South Sudan Interbank Payment and Settlement System (SSIPSS) as its launch approaches. According the BoSS’ statement, the official launch date of SSIPSS, a new platform designed to modernize and secure the country’s financial infrastructure[Read More…]
BoSS launches pre-retirement training for staff
By Alan Clement The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has rolled out its inaugural pre-retirement training program aimed at preparing retiring staff for life after service. According to a statement from BoSS, the initiative, coordinated by the Compensation and Benefits Division under the Directorate of Administration and Human Resources, marks[Read More…]
SSBS vows to standardize local products for regional, global market
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Bureau of Standard has vowed to standardize South Sudan’s local products to ensure it reaches the regional and global market level. Speaking during WFP IGNITE Food Systems Innovation Challenge award on Tuesday, the Executive Director of the South Sudan National Bureau of[Read More…]
Agribusiness Stakeholders Laud 2SCALE Incubator’s Transformative Program
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Agribusiness stakeholders have praised the 2SCALE Incubator’s program for its transformative impact on South Sudan’s food systems. Farmers, processors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers recently convened at the Pyramid Continental Hotel for a landmark event themed “Cultivating Equity: Building Resilient and Inclusive Agribusiness Ecosystems in South Sudan.” Organized[Read More…]
Mobile Money providers pledge nationwide expansion to support digital payment
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s leading mobile money operators have pledged to expand their services nationwide in support of the government’s plan to encourage digital payment. The commitment was made during a series of strategic meetings between the Bank of South Sudan’s Department of Communication and Public Relations and telecom[Read More…]
Minister calls for support to develop policy on promoting enterprises
By Lodu William Odiya The Minister of Trade and Industry Atong Kuol Manyang has called on the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support the development of a policy framework aimed at promoting enterprises. The minister reiterated that having a policy that supports Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will[Read More…]
South Sudan can generate $300 million annually from fish exports – World Bank
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A recent report released by the World Bank reveals that South Sudan’s annual fish catch, estimated at 300,000 tons, possesses the potential to generate approximately $300 million from exports to countries within the East African Community region. The report further highlights that the livestock sector provides[Read More…]