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…]
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SSNBS calls for improvement on metrology infrastructure
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards has called on the government to improve and advance the country’s metrology infrastructure to create confidence in measurement. Speaking during World Metrology Day on Wednesday under the theme “Building Trust in Policy Making,” John Odongi Nyakaba, director general of[Read More…]
Government to renovate Juba-Nimule highway after truck drivers’ strike
By Yiep Joseph The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has announced plans to engage concerned institutions to renovate the Juba-Nimule Highway. This followed a two-week strike by regional long-distance truck drivers over insecurity, illegal checkpoints, poor roads, and extortion. The strike, which involved drivers from Kenya, Uganda, and Somalia, disrupted[Read More…]
Electricity power blackout interrupts passport and nationality printing
By Chol D. Johnson The Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and Immigration (CRNPI) has reported significant operational delays due to inconsistent power supply from the Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO). In an exclusive interview on Thursday, Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta Faustino, the director of CRNPI, stated that the directorate[Read More…]
Oil output to boost up as president Kiir receives progress report.
By Sabri Dibaco President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday received a comprehensive report on the progress of South Sudan’s oil industry, stressing progress in the operations of Nilepet. In a press statement from the presidential press unit, Emmanuel Athiei Ayual outlined significant steps made by Nilepet in strengthening its capacity[Read More…]
𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐒𝐏 72 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 to boost Agriculture
By Yiep Joseph The 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 has a𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞d 72 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) in order to boost farming during the season. According to the statement obtained from VP Wani’s press unit, the cluster met on Wednesday, where they elaborated on plans to boost agriculture. After the meeting the cluster[Read More…]
REVENUE : Kiir Directs SSRA to boost Collections
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has instructed the Management of the National Revenue Authority to intensify efforts in collecting revenue and ensuring strict adherence to the regulations as provided for under the existing law. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit on Wednesday, the[Read More…]
SSNBS Partners with WFP to Upgrade Testing Facilities
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a move set to transform the landscape of food safety and trade in South Sudan, the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has officially inked a landmark agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP) to modernize the nation’s primary testing laboratory. The Memorandum of[Read More…]
Eyes on Gov’t as trades remain stranded after fire outbreak
By Chol D. Johnson Traders count losses after fire consumed the larger part of the Custom market. The popular market known for serving a huge population of Juba with varieties of goods was burnt to ashes on Monday. Although the investigation is still underway to find the total losses incurred[Read More…]
INSPECTION : Office to office search for work permit
By Alan Clement In a move to safeguard national employment and uphold fair labour practices, South Sudan’s Ministry of Labour has ordered strict enforcement of work permit regulations for foreign workers, warning of nationwide inspections and penalties. The directive issued on December 3 under Article 46(3) of South Sudan’s Labour[Read More…]
SSNBS launches 13th ARSO Essay Competition
By Yiep Joseph The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has officially launched and opened submissions for the ARSO Essay Competition 2025/2026. As the annual initiative is being hosted by the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO), the SSNBS will coordinate the competition at the national level. Addressing media during[Read More…]
Anti-Smuggling Unit Foils Major Shisha Smuggling Attempt
Some of the items intercepted/photo by SSRA By Alan Clement The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has announced the successful interception of a major smuggling operation involving illicit Shisha products concealed in two trucks entering the country from Uganda. According to officials, the Anti-Smuggling Unit stopped the vehicles on[Read More…]
Youth urged to embrace small businesses over white-collar jobs
By Chol D. Johnson A young canoe producer in Bor town has urged South Sudanese youth to not rely on white-collar jobs and instead embrace small-scale businesses that can sustain them and contribute to national development. Speaking live on social media from his workplace in Bor on Friday, Nyuon Manyok[Read More…]
Gov’t restricts gold export to Licensed Companies, Sets 1kg Minimum
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a significant move to regulate its flourishing minerals sector, the government through the Ministry of Mining has issued a new order strictly controlling the trade and export of gold. The Ministerial Order No. 04/2025 establishes new requirements for who can trade gold and sets a[Read More…]
BoSS launches Interbank Payment and Settlement System
By Yiep Joseph The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has launched the country’s first Interbank Payment and Settlement System to ease transactions. According to the stakeholders, the initiative, which was officially launched on Friday, adds to the success stories toward modernization of the banking system in the Republic of South[Read More…]
South Sudan commemorates world standard day
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan has joined the rest of the countries in commemorating the world standard day. Speaking during the event, yesterday during the workshop, Gloria Nyoka Joseph, the Executive Director of the South Sudan Bureau Standards (SSNBS) said the country takes the day for consulting experts who[Read More…]
SSNBS cautions industries to comply with Food safety standards
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Bureau of Standard (SSNBS) called on stakeholders to implement the food safety standards in the country. Speaking to the media during a press conference yesterday, Gloria Nyoka Jospeh, the SSNBS Executive Director said the Bureau is working hard to verify and inspect[Read More…]
Finance Ministry urged to support tabling of VAT, EBM draft bills
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Revenue Authority have urged the Ministry of Finance and Planning to support in tabling of Value Added Tax (VAT) and Electronic Billing Machine (EBM) draft bills to the cabinet and Legislature. According to a statement issued by the Ministry’s Media and communication department[Read More…]
SSNBS affirms commitment to implement harmonized standards on products
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards has yesterday affirmed commitment to implementing harmonize African standards on automotive industry. These remarks came during a workshop organized to create awareness on implementation of harmonized standards for the Automotive Industry. Speaking during the opening, Gloria Nyoka Joseph, the[Read More…]
Minister Pushes for China-Style Economic Model to Boost South Sudan’s Enterprises
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has underscored the importance of learning from China’s economic emergence to foster development in Juba and other states and administrative areas. Speaking at the “A Joint Symposium for Building Communities with a Shared Future for Humanity”[Read More…]