Freight forwarders back SSNBS’s role in regulating imports for public safety
The South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has expressed strong support for the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) following its recent interception of substandard fuel at the Nimule border point. Earlier this week, SSNBS officials halted 11 trucks carrying fuel that failed to meet East African standards. The trucks, attempting to enter South […]
FAO supports Kajokeji County farmers with essential seeds
In a bid to boost agricultural productivity in Kajokeji County, Central Equatoria State, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has donated essential farming seeds to the county’s agriculture department. Speaking after receiving the donation, Murye Alex, head of the Department of Agriculture in Kajokeji County, stated that the initiative will benefit over 5,000 people, with […]
Bureau of Standards pushes for standardization and consumer protection
As the country commemorates World Metrology Day under the theme “Measurements for All Time, All People,” the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has urged business enterprises to maintain accurate measuring instruments, reinforcing the importance of measurement precision in trade, health, and consumer protection. World Metrology Day, observed annually on May 20, celebrates the […]
China-Africa Cooperation: A blueprint for sustainable progress
The 14th meeting of the China-Africa Think Tank Forum has kicked off in Kunming City, China, drawing together scholars, policymakers, and development experts for crucial discussions on Africa’s modernization and the lessons to be learned from China’s success. Among the participants, Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), delivered insightful […]
Building safer skies: COMESA hosts Abuja safety targets workshop in Juba
South Sudan has launched a pivotal six-day technical assistance workshop in Juba, focusing on the Abuja Safety Targets a set of aviation safety standards endorsed by the African Union to enhance air transport safety across the continent. The workshop is organized by the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) under the Support to […]
Kuol Manyang leads by example, tilling land to promote farming
South Sudan’s Senior Presidential Advisor, Kuol Manyang, has urged South Sudanese, especially the youth, to embrace farming as a key strategy in combating hunger. With UN agencies warning of food shortages in the country, Manyang has taken the lead in advocating for agriculture. Over the weekend, he visited his farm in Mathiang Jook, Jonglei State, […]
South Sudan intercepts, returns 11 trucks of substandard fuel
South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has intercepted a consignment of 11 trucks with substandard fuel at the Nimule border point and ordered their return to the country of origin. The trucks, attempting to enter South Sudan via the Nimule road on Monday, were stopped after the fuel was found to be substandard and […]
Modernization through cultivation: China’s lesson for South Sudan
As South Sudan wrestles with recurring conflict, hunger, and underdevelopment, one civil society leader believes the key to peace and progress may be found in the furrows of farmland, drawing a compelling comparison with China’s path to modernization. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), invited for a learning visit […]
South Sudan, Uganda, and CAR launch ambitious 1,100km trade corridor project
South Sudan, Uganda, and the Central African Republic (CAR) have agreed to co-develop a massive 1,100-kilometre highway project to boost trade and integration across East and Central Africa. The announcement was made during a high-level summit hosted by President Yoweri Museveni at Fort Portal State Lodge on May 16, where leaders unveiled the long-anticipated infrastructure […]
Gov’t mulls plan to strengthen transport sectors
The government has announced a plan to strengthen the transport systems in the country to achieve economic growth. South Sudan’s transportation system depends significantly on road transport; however, it is marked by a poorly developed and mostly unpaved road network. The country now faces major challenges due to inadequate infrastructure, seasonal weather conditions, ongoing security […]
