By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with the East African Community and trade institutions through the digitalisation and modernisation of its customs systems. In a statement that was released by the SSRA press unit on Friday, Solomon Ariik Manyok,[Read More…]
Business
Ajou urges officials to make public information more accessible
By Yiep Joseph The Media Authority has called for a more direct relationship between government officials and journalists. The body cited that delays in providing information can make it harder for the public to understand government policies and activities. Media Authority Managing Director Ajou Loul Akuei appealed during a media[Read More…]
Committee directs Minister of Finance to clear salaries
By Louis Loku South Sudan’s Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reform has directed the Ministry of Finance and Planning to begin paying salaries owed to civil servants, organised forces, and staff serving in the country’s diplomatic missions abroad. The decision was taken during an extraordinary meeting of the committee in[Read More…]
Rumbek town Mayor directs hotels to restrict unmarried couples, underage
By Yiep Joseph The mayor of Rumbek town, Kuol Mathubier, has directed hotel owners and managers to restrict unmarried couples and children from using their facilities for short stays. In an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the mayor urged hotel operators across Rumbek to comply with the[Read More…]
Three boreholes handed over to Hai Gabat community in Yambio
By Louis Loku The Western Equatoria State Government, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and development partners have handed over three newly drilled boreholes to residents of Hai Gabat in Bazungua Payam, Yambio County. The water facilities were constructed by Vision South Sudan (VISS), led by its Director,[Read More…]
Network telecommunication companies raise call, and data tariffs
By Louis Loku Telecommunications companies in South Sudan have increased the cost of calls and data bundles, with the latest adjustment taking effect at midnight on August 17. The increase marks the third and final phase of the Tariff Exchange Rate Adjustment approved by the National Communication Authority (NCA) in[Read More…]
Nimule electricity project signals new push for economic growth
By Ijoo Bosco The launch of a new electrification project in Nimule is expected to boost business activity, improve public services, and support digital operations in the border town. The project, launched on Friday by the South Sudan Electricity Corporation in partnership with Conex Energy Corp, is being implemented under[Read More…]
Go digital, leave cash economy, says Central Bank Governor
By Ngor Deng Matem & Louis Loku The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has called on the country to transition away from its cash-reliant economy and embrace digital payment systems to accelerate national economic transformation. Speaking on Friday at the close of a five-day[Read More…]
South Sudan, Pakistan develop financing program to support one million young entrepreneurs
By Sabri Dibaco The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in partnership with the Embassy of Pakistan, is developing a national youth support program aimed at benefiting more than one million young people through affordable financing for entrepreneurship and business development. The proposed initiative is intended to help young South Sudanese[Read More…]
Governor Adil inaugurates new Morobo Central Market
By Louis Loku Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has officially inaugurated the newly constructed Morobo Central Market, a facility aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs and small-scale businesses in Morobo County. The newly inaugurated market is designed to provide women and other small-business operators with an improved and more[Read More…]
AMDISS calls for dialogue over one-month media licensing renewal
By Sabri Dibaco The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has called for urgent dialogue with the South Sudan Media Authority over a directive requiring media organisations to renew their expired operational licenses within one month. In a statement issued on Friday, AMDISS said the directive affects a[Read More…]
BoSS reviews legal framework for South Sudan’s National Payment System
By Ngor Deng Matem The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) on Monday commenced a five-day stakeholder workshop to review and validate the National Payment System Bill, 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen the legal and regulatory framework governing payment services in South Sudan. The workshop brings together representatives from[Read More…]
Governor Adil welcomes Al Wasit mining investment initiative
By Louis Loku Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has welcomed an investment proposal by Al Wasit Mining Company, describing it as a significant step toward unlocking the state’s mineral wealth and promoting sustainable economic growth. Speaking during a courtesy meeting with representatives of Al Wasit Mining Company on[Read More…]
A Wake-Up Call: More women in South Sudan need to embrace banking
Writer: Ms. Catherine Lunkuse Having worked in the banking sector in South Sudan, one observation has consistently captured my attention: the significant gap between the number of men and women who actively use banking services. The disparity is striking. Far fewer women hold bank accounts compared to their male counterparts,[Read More…]
Central Bank governor directs close monitoring of tax collection
By Yiep Joseph The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has called for enhanced monitoring of tax collection processes to promote transparency and accountability. Dr. Addis Ababa made the remarks during a meeting with managing directors of commercial banks designated by the South Sudan[Read More…]
President Kiir warns against financial sector failures
By Louis Loku President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a strong warning over South Sudan’s worsening economic challenges, declaring that failures within the country’s financial sector will no longer be tolerated as he presided over the swearing-in of Dr. Addis Ababa Othow as the new Governor of the Bank of[Read More…]
Government pushes for economic reforms
By Louis Loku The Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reform has announced a comprehensive 13-point resolution aimed at strengthening revenue collection, improving trade facilitation, and enhancing accountability in public financial management following a three-day stakeholders’ consultation in Nimule. The decisions were unveiled on Wednesday by the Chairperson of the Committee,[Read More…]
Security Authorities in Aweil detain a man over counterfeiting dollars
By Hou Akot Hou Security operatives in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State have been detaining a 38-year-old man in Aweil Town since July 14 over dealing in counterfeit United States dollars. Madut Ngong Aleu, the spokesperson of the police, narrated the incident to the media, saying the detained individual is[Read More…]
National government and Lobong administration harmonise tax collection at the Nimule border
By Yiep Joseph The Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reforms has stepped up efforts to strengthen domestic revenue collection. The committee held a crucial meeting with Eastern Equatoria State leaders, security agencies, and revenue-collecting institutions at the Nimule border crossing. As the country faces economic challenges, the meeting is aimed[Read More…]
Reform committee begins Nimule border assessment to strengthen revenue collection
By Ijoo Bosco A high-level Government Committee on Economic Reform has arrived in Nimule to assess operations at South Sudan’s busiest border crossing as part of efforts to strengthen revenue collection and improve economic governance. The assessment aims to identify practical measures to enhance efficiency at the Nimule Border, curb[Read More…]