The Bank of South Sudan announced Tuesday it will sell an undisclosed amount of foreign currency to commercial banks and Forex Bureaus on Thursday, in a bid to stabilize the exchange rate. Continue reading Central Bank announces hard currency auction
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Economy
Central Bank to inject 10 billion pounds into Banking System
The Bank of South Sudan announced plans to auction 10 billion South Sudanese pounds to eligible banks through the Term Deposit Facility Operation. Continue reading Central Bank to inject 10 billion pounds into Banking System
Urban Water Corporation ‘surprised’ by water prices hike
The South Sudan Urban Water Corporation said Saturday it was not consulted on the recent water tariff increment imposed by the Acting Mayor of Juba. Continue reading Urban Water Corporation ‘surprised’ by water prices hike
Deputy Speaker Oyet decries ‘lack of transparency’ in oil sector
First Deputy Parliamentary Speaker Nathaniel Oyet said Friday there is a lack of transparency in the South Sudan oil sector, adding that money generated from oil sales is not disclosed to the public. Continue reading Deputy Speaker Oyet decries ‘lack of transparency’ in oil sector
The story of two female mechanics breaking gender barriers
After Suwata Sebit Taban lost her father in 2015 and her mother in 2021, the 24-year-old had no choice but to become the only breadwinner of six siblings, and ventured into a career she now embraces passionately.
Continue reading The story of two female mechanics breaking gender barriers
Youth advocate urges govt to retire elderly civil servants
A youth empowerment advocate is calling on the unity government to retire elderly civil servants to allow new graduates to join government institutions. Continue reading Youth advocate urges govt to retire elderly civil servants
Gov. Adil jets to Turkey for ‘business tour’
Continue reading Gov. Adil jets to Turkey for ‘business tour’
Fighting over Bor fishing ground leaves one dead, two wounded
Police in Jonglei say one person was killed and two others injured after two sub-clans clashed over a fishing swamp in Bor County early this week. Continue reading Fighting over Bor fishing ground leaves one dead, two wounded
Activist opposes Uganda power deal, suggests building own dam
An activist has advised the unity government against the import of electricity from neighbouring Uganda, saying South Sudan has enough resources to build its own dam. Continue reading Activist opposes Uganda power deal, suggests building own dam
Uganda-imported electricity to be operational before 2024 polls – official
South Sudan’s top diplomat in Uganda has disclosed that the country hopes to start importing electricity from Uganda before the general elections in 2024. Continue reading Uganda-imported electricity to be operational before 2024 polls – official