About 249 women entrepreneurs receive grants in Juba

The Ministry of Gender awarded grants to 249 women entrepreneurs today in Juba under the SSWSEEP program, marking a major step toward economic empowerment. The signing ceremony, hosted by the Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare (MGCSW), marks a significant step toward economic independence and enterprise-driven growth for women across the country. Beneficiaries of […]
South Sudan issues new order regulating gold trade and export

The Government of South Sudan has issued a new ministerial order tightening regulations on the buying, selling, and exporting of gold across the country. The directive, known as Ministerial Order No. 04/2025, was signed by Martin Gama Abucha, Minister of Mining, and officially came into effect on November 6, 2025. According to the order, only […]
Gender forum in Juba calls for stronger partnerships to empower women

The Central Equatoria State Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, Zendia Elusia Abu, has urged stronger partnerships between government institutions and civil society organizations to advance women’s empowerment and protection across South Sudan. Speaking at the opening of the National Gender Forum in Juba on Wednesday, Zendia commended South Sudanese women for their resilience […]
Young leaders urged to drive change for a sustainable future

Over a hundred young South Sudanese graduated in Juba on Friday after completing a month-long mentorship program under the Empowering Youth for Sustainable Futures initiative. The mentorship program equipped participants with leadership skills and knowledge in climate action and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) preparing them to champion inclusive and sustainable change in […]
South Sudan expands diplomatic footprint across region, global partners

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has reaffirmed South Sudan’s growing diplomatic presence across the region and beyond, following a series of high-level engagements throughout October 2025. In its latest media briefing, the Ministry highlighted activities led by President Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, who is currently on an official visit to the United […]
High-level forum calls for action to empower young women in agriculture

Government officials, UN agencies, and development partners have urged stronger investments in young women’s participation in agriculture, calling it essential for food security, inclusive economic growth, and lasting peace. The High-Level Intergenerational Forum on Women in Agriculture, held in Juba under the theme “Empowering Young Women in Agriculture and Agribusiness: A Force Multiplier for Gender […]
Central Equatoria, WPDI launch third cohort of women’s livelihood project

The Central Equatoria State Government, in partnership with the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI), has launched the third cohort of the Women’s Livelihood Project. The project aimed at empowering underserved women in Juba City, Juba County, and Terekeka County through entrepreneurship and business management training. The program seeks to boost women’s economic participation by […]
Clean water, green project uplift Hai Jedid community

Residents of Hai Jedid in Wau North Payam are witnessing a transformation through a community-led clean water and green initiative that is improving daily life, boosting household incomes, and restoring the local environment. The project, established under the Enhancing Community Resilience and Local Governance Project Phase II (ECRP II), has brought clean water closer to […]
MTN South Sudan launches “Sukuran Junubin” promotion to reward 4million subscribers

MTN South Sudan has unveiled a new customer reward campaign dubbed “Sukuran Junubin”, as part of celebrations marking the company’s milestone of reaching four million active subscribers nationwide. Speaking at the official launch in Juba, Henry Njoroge, MTN’s Chief Marketing Officer, announced that the telecom giant will invest 400 million South Sudanese Pounds in the […]
Minister Atong pushes for WTO seat to boost economy, attract investment

South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, made a strong case for the country’s membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) at a major global conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday. Speaking to trade ministers from across the globe at the 16th UNCTAD conference, Minister Atong declared that joining the global trade […]