Equity Bank unveils cashless ‘Pay with Equity’ app in South Sudan
Equity Bank South Sudan has officially launched a new digital payment platform called ‘Pay with Equity’, a cashless system designed to enable customers and merchants to conduct transactions electronically, eliminating the need for physical cash. The mobile-based application allows Equity Bank account holders to pay for goods and services at zero transaction cost, provided the […]
South Sudan’s gold sector faces revenue risks amid illicit mining
A new report by the Civil Society Coalition of Natural Resources (CSCNR) has exposed serious transparency issues and revenue collection risks in South Sudan’s gold mining sector. The study, conducted in collaboration with the Institute of Social Policy and Research (ISPR), highlights how illicit mining practices and weak regulatory oversight are costing the government millions […]
Youth urged to form cooperatives for access to government tractors
The Government of South Sudan is urging young people across the country to organize themselves into agricultural cooperatives in order to benefit from government-supplied tractors aimed at boosting food production and reducing dependency on food imports. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, made the appeal on Wednesday during the launch of Plan […]
Juba City Council battles waste with SSP 17 million daily budget
Juba City Council is spending over SSP 17 million daily on waste management, a significant financial commitment aimed at tackling the city’s long-standing sanitation challenges, according to Juma Moses Michael, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Sanitation. Unregulated waste disposal continues to strain resources, requiring frequent cleanups across the capital as thousands of metric tons of […]
Korean Civilian Mission brings hope to leprosy patients in Juba
In a significant humanitarian effort, the Korean Civilian Mission, in collaboration with the Father John Lee Foundation, has provided much-needed assistance to leprosy patients in Juba County, South Sudan. At least 100 individuals affected by leprosy in Luri Rokwe received essential non-food charitable gifts, including clothing, caps, and shoes, aiming to restore dignity and support […]
NRA launches $5 Million customs bonded warehouse project
The South Sudan National Revenue Authority (NRA) has officially launched the construction of a new customs bonded warehouse office, a significant step toward improving the country’s revenue collection infrastructure. The project, awarded to Zeregaber Trading and Construction Company, will cost approximately $5 million and is expected to be completed within a year. The facility, a […]
150 women complete livelihood training in Juba
At least 150 women from Juba County have successfully completed a three-month training on livelihood projects aimed at empowering rural women through entrepreneurship. The initiative was implemented by the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) South Sudan Country Office, with funding from Skinny Dipped and the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC). Funded by a $65,000 USD […]
Community opens doors for land ownership and urban growth
The community in Lado Payam, Juba County, has launched the allocation of 22,000 plots to promote development and curb rising land disputes and illegal land grabbing. On Tuesday, local chiefs and community leaders gathered to officially begin the land allotment process, ensuring proper documentation for legal ownership. The initiative, led by the IllaKare and Ku’da […]
No let-up in CES revenue dispute as battle over tax collection intensifies
The ongoing battle over revenue collection between Central Equatoria State (CES) and the National Revenue Authority (NRA) has escalated, with the former asserting its constitutional right to collect taxes despite the latter’s claims that only the national government holds such authority. The dispute stems from last week’s media briefing by the NRA, where its leadership […]
Activist slams government for turning salary payments into publicity stunts
Human rights activist Ter Manyang Gatwech has criticized the South Sudanese government for what he describes as the politicization of routine salary payments, saying it reflects deeper governance failures and erodes public trust. In a statement to the media, Monday, Ter Manyang said the government should stop turning civil servant salary disbursements into headline announcements. […]
