South Sudan clears stranded trucks at Nimule border, supplies expected in Juba
Stranded cargo trucks at the Nimule border have been cleared following an intervention by the South Sudan Revenue Authority, with supplies expected to reach Juba soon. The delegation, led by SSRA Deputy Commissioner General Solomon Ariik, arrived in Nimule on Sunday and conducted inspections at several key customs facilities, including the Nimule Customs Division and […]
South Sudan, China discuss strengthening trade and investment ties
The Republic of South Sudan and the People’s Republic of China held high-level discussions in Juba today aimed at deepening trade cooperation and fostering investment opportunities between the two nations. The meeting, led by Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, South Sudan’s National Minister of Trade and Industry, welcomed the Ambassador of China to South Sudan along […]
South Sudan’s standards bureau turns back 16 trucks at Nimule border
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has turned back 16 trucks carrying food consignments at the Nimule Border Station after the goods failed to meet the country’s required national quality standards. According to information shared on the official SSNBS page, inspectors stationed at the Nimule port of entry conducted routine conformity assessment checks […]
Soles of the future: Juba youth step into leather manufacturing
In a modest workshop in Juba, the sound of cutting tools and sewing machines marked more than the end of a seven-day training program it signaled the early steps of a youth-driven push to build South Sudan’s own leather and footwear industry. Twenty young people have completed an intensive hands-on course in shoe production, gaining […]
Nimule shock: Ateny confirms arrest of ex-finance minister Bak
South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Communication, Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny, has confirmed the arrest of former Minister of Finance Bak Barnaba Chol at the Nimule border while allegedly attempting to cross into Uganda. Speaking to the media, Ateny said Dr. Bak was apprehended by security authorities at the border and immediately returned […]
Kiir removes Barnaba Bak, reappoints Salvatore Garang after five years
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has removed Barnaba Bak Chol as Minister of Finance and Planning and reappointed Salvatore Garang Mabiordit to the post, five years after he was dismissed from the same position. The changes were announced in an executive order read on national television on Monday evening. Garang previously served as finance minister before […]
South Sudan turns to gum arabic in shift away from oil dependence
South Sudan has launched a major regional push to revive its gum arabic sector, signaling a strategic shift toward economic diversification as the country seeks alternatives to its oil-dependent economy. The move comes as Juba hosts a five-day Regional Harmonization Meeting of the EASC/TC 005 on Food Additives from February 23–27, 2026, bringing together standards […]
SSRA, URA mull cooperation on cross-border trade issues
The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in an effort to curb smuggling, illegal dumping, and tax evasion that affect cross-border trade between the two neighboring countries. The agreement follows a high-level meeting held on Tuesday, February 18, 2026, at the URA headquarters in […]
Norwegian Church Aid launches $2.9m agriculture project in South Sudan
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) has launched a new 2.9 million US dollar agriculture programme aimed at strengthening food production, market access and rural incomes as South Sudan grapples with widespread food insecurity. The Agri Hub programme, which will run until November 2026, is funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy and will be implemented by a […]
South Sudan tables SSP 7 trillion budget for FY 2025/26
The Government of South Sudan has tabled a national budget totaling SSP 7 trillion for the 2025/26 fiscal year, outlining a stabilisation-focused spending plan aimed at restoring economic order after a turbulent year marked by oil disruptions, inflation, and cash shortages. Presenting the budget before the Transitional National Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Minister of Finance […]
