NGO leader sounds alarm over double tax pressure in South Sudan
Conflicting personal income tax (PIT) demands from both the National Revenue Authority (NRA) and State Revenue Authorities are placing crippling pressure on national NGOs in South Sudan, threatening their ability to continue delivering essential services. The latest warning comes amid a broader and ongoing dispute between Central Equatoria State and the SSNRA over tax collection […]
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 Sudanese civil society calls for political reconciliation ahead of elections
The Civil society organizations in South Sudan have called for immediate political dialogue to create a conducive environment for the country’s first fair, free, and credible elections. The call was made during a one-day dialogue held in Juba on Thursday which brought together over 60 participants from various regions, including representatives from each state, GPAA, […]
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 […]
UJOSS, Government stakeholders tackle journalist safety and ethical reporting
The protection of journalists and the accuracy of their reporting were key themes at the latest meeting between the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) and government stakeholders. As South Sudan prepares for civic education ahead of the 2026 elections, the media plays a critical role in informing the public, much like other branches […]
Stop the violence: Activist urges immediate gov’t intervention in Tonj East
A civil society activist has condemned deadly inter-communal conflict in Tonj East County, Warrap State, where fierce fighting between the Jalwau and Luacjang communities has reportedly resulted in 26 fatalities. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progressive Organization (CEPO), urged the leadership in Juba to respond swiftly to de-escalate tensions in Tonj […]
Kajo-Keji health workers decry over lack of services
Health workers in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, have raised concerns over critical service deficiencies at the county’s civil hospital, urging immediate government intervention to prevent a potential crisis. In a statement obtained by Standard Zone News, medical doctors voiced their concerns during a visit by County Commissioner Wani Jackson Mule to Kajo-Keji County Civil […]
Public pins hope on new chief justice for legal reforms
President Salva Kiir’s recent appointment of a new Chief Justice has sparked optimism among lawyers, activists, and members of the public, who hope for long-overdue reforms in South Sudan’s judiciary. On Wednesday night, President Kiir removed long-serving Chief Justice Chan Reec Madut after 13 years in office, appointing Justice Benjamin Baak Deng as his successor. […]
Warrap gov’t deploys 1,500 soldiers to quell deadly conflict in Tonj East
Warrap State authorities have announced a plan to deploy 1,500 troops to Tonj East County to quell an escalating inter-communal violence in the area that has been ongoing for three days. According to media reports, the violent clashes between the Luacjang and Jalwau communities has killed at least 26 people with the number expected to […]
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 […]
