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…]
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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…]
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Juba set for 24th EAC trade fair
By No. 1 Citizen A stage is set for the 24th East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair, scheduled to take place from 26th October – 5th November 2024 in Juba, South Sudan. More than 1,500 Exhibitors from EAC Partner States are expected to[Read More…]
NBG governor urged to empower women
By Hou Akot Hou Chairperson of Women’s Association in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, Ms. Awan Riiny Lual, has called on the newly appointed governor to work towards reducing restrictions on women’s participation in all structures of governance in the state. Ms. Lual emphasized that women leaders could have[Read More…]
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Harnessing the Digital Tide: The Church, Banking, and the Promise of Progress in South Sudan
By James Luala In the heart of South Sudan, where the church is not only a spiritual beacon but also a pillar of communal strength, an unprecedented transformation is taking root – the advent of digital banking. As the Head of International Development Groups at Stanbic Bank, I had[Read More…]
Commodity prices surge as US Dollar soars
By Bida Elly David South Sudan faces escalating inflation characterized by a rising US dollar against the South Sudanese pound (SSP). Prices of essential goods like maize flour, beans, and cooking oil have jumped significantly, putting pressure on household budgets. No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper established on Sunday, in[Read More…]
Fish traders decry hefty taxes
By Charles K Mark Fish traders operating in Jonglei State’s capital, Bor, have voiced their grievances about the high taxes imposed on them by the local government. The taxes, according to the traders, are having a detrimental impact on their ability to grow their businesses and succeed as[Read More…]
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MTN to empower 50 women entrepreneurs through Y’ello care
By William Madouk The leading mobile telecom company, MTN South Sudan, has launched its flagship 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in the country. MTN teamed up with the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare and the South Sudan Women Entrepreneurs Association [SSWEA] to[Read More…]
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