South Sudan engages leaders to transform telecoms
The group discussed critical industry issues such as taxation, shipment delays, foreign exchange limits, SIM card clearing, and the push for digital and electronic payments.
South Sudan green network gets $5m boost
The Investment in Communication and Renewable Energy Infrastructure intends to install hybrid energy solutions for mobile network operators, supporting the modernisation and expansion of solar-hybrid energy systems.
South Sudan's Cyber Crime Act takes effect
The law criminalises hacking, phishing, and SIM-swap fraud, while strengthening national cyber security.
Huawei reconnects with South Sudan
Tensions between the tech company and South Sudan arose in 2014, when government officials accused Huawei of hacking government emails and forging documents.
East African banks reimagine auditing in digital era
The banks are meeting in Juba to explore data governance, digital maturity and strengthen governance, risk and compliance frameworks.
Ayen becomes first robot waitress in South Sudan
Ayen is a service robot that will provide support on food and beverage operations and enhance guest experience at the Pyramid Continental Hotel in Juba.
South Sudan cracks down on telecom giants
The country's telecommunications sector is developing, despite years of paralysis caused by a civil war, but service costs are becoming an issue.
South Sudan takes step forward with new cyber security bill
The government said this is a big step forward in South Sudan's efforts to tackle online crime and hate speech.
South Sudan sees high adoption of new interbank system
South Sudan's 13 commercial banks are now interconnected as they adopt new interbank payment and settlement system.
South Sudan, Zambia team up for digital ID revolution
South Sudan seeks Zambian cooperation for the adoption of digital identification for citizens for security purposes.
South Sudan clamps down on e-forex platform abuse
The Central Bank expressed serious concern that certain financial institutions were conducting FX transactions using e-Money at rates higher than those set by law.
Huawei expresses interest in South Sudan's digital future
South Sudan's delegation to the China-Africa Cooperation Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, said Huawei shared experiences from past tech deployments and expressed interest in supporting their country on its digital journey.
MTN bets on MoMo in South Sudan
A new campaign, Mata fekir, marks MTN’s push to transform how South Sudanese access and use money.