By Alan Clement South Sudan has unveiled an ambitious 2026 digital transformation agenda, prioritising nationwide connectivity, child online protection and regulatory reform as part of efforts to align the country with regional and global digital standards. The plan, announced by the National Communication Authority (NCA), signals a renewed policy push[Read More…]
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Parliament Defers Telecom Report Amid Questions Over Missing Gateway Revenues
By Alan Clement Lawmakers have deferred debate on a telecom malpractice report after revelations that nearly half of South Sudan’s international gateway revenues remain unaccounted for, raising fears of entrenched leakage and lost billions. The decision followed the presentation of a Select Committee report on malpractices within telecommunication network companies,[Read More…]
Minister Ateny Tasks MTN to explain logic behind high charges
By Lodu William Odiya The Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny has requested MTN to provide a technical explanation as to why their tariffs are too high. This came during a series of Minister’s meetings with friends, relatives and telecommunication companies who were coming in[Read More…]
South Sudan Youth and Regulators Spotlight Digital Divide at Global Telecom Summit
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s National Communication Authority (NCA) is making its presence felt at the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC‑25), where officials and youth envoys press for affordable, inclusive connectivity to shape the nation’s digital future. The conference, convened by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the theme[Read More…]
South Sudan digitizes Telecom revenue collection to boost domestic finances
By Alan Clement The National Communication Authority (NCA) and the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) have partnered with N-Soft to enhance telecom oversight and boost revenue collection in the country. According to a statement from the NCA Communication Department the deal between South Sudan and N-Soft was reached on Wednesday.[Read More…]
SSRA pushes digital reforms to boost transparency, efficiency
By Alan Clement The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) senior management has stressed that digital transformation remains central to improving transparency, efficiency, and service delivery in revenue collection. The remark was made on Thursday during a meeting convened to review the progress of its flagship E-Tax and E-Customs reforms chaired[Read More…]
Space journey begins as South Sudan secures two orbital slots for satellite
By Alan Clement The Director of Research and Planning at the National Communication Authority has confirmed that South Sudan has succeeded in securing two orbital slots for satellites. Eng. Chol Joseph Mayen made the remarks during the launch of the Space Science Education program at the University of Juba on[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Financial Mismanagement Forces Outsourcing of Climate Fund
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan is set to begin a significant journey next year with the implementation of the GEFF 8 Climate Resilient Program. While this initiative aims to strengthen the nation’s ability to withstand the increasing impacts of climate change, its funding reveals a critical issue the country’s[Read More…]
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…]