Phone bills rise again as South Sudan’s economy buckles
South Sudanese will pay more to make phone calls, send text messages and access mobile internet after the National Communication Authority (NCA) approved the second phase of a telecommunications tariff exchange rate adjustment, which took effect at midnight on Sunday. The adjustment, implemented by Digitel South Sudan, MTN South Sudan and Zain South Sudan, comes […]
South Sudan launches zero rated national e-learning service
South Sudan has launched a new national e-learning platform that will allow students and teachers to access educational content free of internet data charges on the MTN network. The platform, known as Junub Academy, was unveiled on Monday through a partnership between MTN South Sudan, Educare Organization South Sudan, the Ministry of General Education and […]
South Sudan announces incremental increase in telecom charges
South Sudan has announced an incremental increase in telecommunications charges, with authorities saying the move is necessary to sustain mobile network operations and prevent disruptions to essential communication services across the country. The National Communication Authority (NCA) announced on Thursday that the revised rates will take effect from midnight on June 26, 2026, following months […]
Juba hospital receives MTN funded maternal health upgrades
Juba Teaching Hospital has received a package of healthcare infrastructure and digital health improvements funded by MTN South Sudan, aimed at strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare services and expanding access to digital health solutions in the country. The projects were officially handed over on Monday as MTN South Sudan concluded its 2026 edition of the […]
MTN to repair CT scanner, solarize neonatal unit at Juba Teaching Hospital
MTN South Sudan has pledged to restore Juba Teaching Hospital’s CT scan machine after nearly five years of inactivity and install a solar backup system for its neonatal intensive care unit, boosting access to essential healthcare services for patients across the country. The intervention forms part of the company’s annual Yellow Care Campaign, which was […]
MTN South Sudan unveils healthcare initiative at Juba Teaching Hospital
MTN South Sudan has launched a major healthcare initiative at Juba Teaching Hospital aimed at strengthening maternal and child health services, improving critical medical infrastructure, and expanding access to healthcare information through digital technology. The initiative is being implemented under the company’s annual Yellow Care Campaign, which runs from June 1 to June 21 under […]
Ministry, MTN sign MoU to zero-rate e-learning platform
The Ministry of General Education and Instruction in South Sudan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN South Sudan and education partners to zero-rate the national e-learning platform, Junub Academy, a move aimed at expanding access to digital learning across the country. The agreement will enable students and teachers to access educational materials […]
MTN expands green energy infrastructure to support digital access
MTN South Sudan has accelerated the rollout of solar hybrid energy systems across its national network, a move the telecom operator says will strengthen service reliability while expanding digital access to underserved communities. In a press release issued Friday, the company revealed that nearly 500 network sites have already been upgraded with solar hybrid technology. […]
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 […]
MTN unveils digital lifeline for displaced communities
MTN South Sudan has unveiled a fully equipped Tech Hub at Mangateen Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Juba, bringing vital digital access to one of the country’s most underserved communities. The initiative marked the conclusion of the company’s annual #21DaysOfY’elloCare campaign, themed “Empowering Communities Through Digital Solutions.” The solar-powered hub features desktop computers and […]
