Chaos as economic debate heats up at National Trade Forum
A heated exchange over how to address South Sudan’s fragile economy and soaring market prices took center stage at the National Trade Forum held on Monday at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Juba. Tensions flared after Ladu Lukak, Chairperson of the South Sudan Chamber of Commerce, and Onyoti Adigo, Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, clashed […]
MTN Fintech reassures public, champions mobile payments
MTN Fintech Services (MoMo) has responded to growing public concerns over cash shortages at MoMo agent outlets, assuring customers that practical solutions are being explored to ease the current inconveniences. Addressing the press Tuesday, the company’s chief executive officer, Francis Matseketsa acknowledged recent complaints from MoMo users who have been unable to withdraw cash at […]
VP Taban proposes firing squad for corrupt officials
South Sudan’s First Vice President and Chairperson of the Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai, has proposed a radical measure of executing corrupt government officials by firing squad. Speaking during closing of National Trade Forum on Monday, April 28, in Juba, Taban framed the extreme proposal as a necessary step to combat the rampant corruption he […]
Govt delegation, World Bank discuss economic transformation models
South Sudan delegation, led by Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin, convened a meeting with World Bank officials in Washington, D.C., discussing potential economic transformation initiatives. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing Spring Meetings of World Bank and International Monetary Fund, a key global forum for discussing economic and […]
Yei women empowered through skill development
A renewed sense of empowerment is transforming the lives of women in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, following their graduation from an intensive 12-month training program focused on social and economic empowerment. On Friday, 213 women completed their training, gaining vital skills in women’s solidarity, the value of women’s work, gender equality, rights and […]
Yakani commends tractor procurement, urges vigilance against misuse
The government’s recent procurement of 104 tractors to support farmers across South Sudan has drawn praise from Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO). While acknowledging the move as a positive step toward boosting food production, Yakani cautioned against corruption in their distribution, stressing the need for transparency and accountability […]
River Nile Route: CDF orders immediate removal of illegal checkpoints
The Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), Gen. Paul Nang Majok, has issued a directive for the immediate dismantling of all unauthorized checkpoints along the River Nile, in a move aimed at improving trade and easing transportation. In a statement to the media on Friday, the SSPDF Spokesperson, […]
Gov’t to establish market court to hold corrupt dealers accountable
The government has unveiled plans to establish a specialized business court to hold corrupt dealers and tax evaders accountable. This move, according to senior government officials, is meant to tackle persistent corruption within the country’s marketplaces. Speaking at the launch of the National Trade Forum at Radisson Blu Hotel, National Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, […]
Conflict, climate shocks, and oil disruptions cripple economic growth – Kuol
South Sudan’s economic growth remains crippled by persistent conflict, climate-related shocks, and disruptions in oil production, according to the National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang. Speaking during the launch of the First National Trade Forum held Thursday at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Juba, Kuol expressed concern over the country’s fragile economic […]
Gov’t convenes national trade forum to boost economic growth
The government has launched the first National Trade Forum to explore challenges facing the private sector in achieving economic growth. The two-day event gathers key stakeholders to discuss and find solutions to the challenges hindering growth of the country’s private sector, which largely remains underdeveloped. Speaking at the opening session, Kawaja Kau Madol, Undersecretary in […]
