South Sudan

South Sudan in new push to tap its massive farm potential

Published by Seth Onyango on 6 September 2022

South Sudan is looking to increase its share of agriculture exports with its latest Fruits and Vegetables Sector Strategy, designed to replenish its food basket and create jobs.

Checkpoint ‘taxes’ make South Sudan one of the most expensive places to move goods

Published by Peer Schouten and Ken Matthysen on 11 January 2022

Barges transporting goods can end up paying up to US$10,000 in taxes for one trip.

Regional trade expected to be the big winner as South Sudan, Sudan look to re-open border

Published by Seth Onyango on 31 August 2021

Sudan and South Sudan will reopen their borders on October 1 for the first time in 11 years, in a deal expected to re-calibrate trade between the two states and usher in a new diplomatic dawn for the erstwhile foes.

South Sudan’s Sosywood: Coming soon to a screen near you?

Published by Inna Lazareva on 9 July 2018

Just like Hollywood and Nigeria’s Nollywood, young film-makers dream of putting South Sudan on the cinematic map.

Joshua Oigara: Reimagining banking in 2018 and beyond

Published by Joshua Oigara on 9 February 2018

Head of Kenya-based KCB Group looks at the industry’s future.

While the people of southern Sudan are anticipating their own independent state, many business people are eyeing opportunities in the region.

Off the beaten track: Unpacking South Sudan’s business opportunities

Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2017

Local businesspeople suggest the news coming out of the country is not always reflective of the real dynamics on the ground.

Doing business in South Sudan: Advantage in being a first-mover

Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 June 2017

Kris Mbaya, MD of UAP Old Mutual in South Sudan, sees opportunities for more property developments.

Why this Kenyan logistics firm resumed business in South Sudan

Published by Kate Douglas on 23 December 2016

Conflict in Africa’s youngest country caused the company to suspend operations earlier this year.

Juba traders suffering from South Sudan’s financial woes

Published by Jill Craig on 13 December 2016

Oil export revenues have declined due to a decrease in production and in global crude prices.

Investing in unstable countries: High risk with potential high rewards

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 August 2016

George Odo, managing director for East Africa at private equity firm AfricInvest, shares his thoughts on investing in markets such as South Sudan.

What South Sudan will gain from joining the East African Community

Published by Astrid RN Haas on 9 March 2016

As part of the East African Community, South Sudan will be able to benefit from ongoing and future regional infrastructure projects.

A look at the ‘gigantic’ infrastructure project to connect Kenya, South Sudan and Ethiopia

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 November 2015

The US$26bn Lamu Port-Southern Sudan-Ethiopia (LAPSSET) transport corridor is expected to improve commercial linkages in the region.

China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade

Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2015

China’s slowing growth, coupled with the fall in commodity prices, could see African exports to China almost halve in value this year.

Hotel booking site Jovago discusses its business in South Sudan

Published by Justin Probyn on 25 May 2015

How we made it in Africa talks to Estelle Verdier, managing director for the East Africa region at online hotel booking platform Jovago.

South Sudan

South Sudan in new push to tap its massive farm potential

Checkpoint ‘taxes’ make South Sudan one of the most expensive places to move goods

Regional trade expected to be the big winner as South Sudan, Sudan look to re-open border

South Sudan’s Sosywood: Coming soon to a screen near you?

Joshua Oigara: Reimagining banking in 2018 and beyond

Off the beaten track: Unpacking South Sudan’s business opportunities

Doing business in South Sudan: Advantage in being a first-mover

Why this Kenyan logistics firm resumed business in South Sudan

Juba traders suffering from South Sudan’s financial woes

Investing in unstable countries: High risk with potential high rewards

What South Sudan will gain from joining the East African Community

A look at the ‘gigantic’ infrastructure project to connect Kenya, South Sudan and Ethiopia

China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade

Hotel booking site Jovago discusses its business in South Sudan

Ghana: From side hustle to 16 stores – a retail entrepreneur’s story

Building an investable and scalable business in Kenya: Founders share their thoughts

Entrepreneur spots opportunity in Nigeria’s informal retail market

DRC could be lucrative market for Zambia and other neighbours

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

Ghana: Profiting from local rice production

Sierra Leone: Seeing an opportunity in onion farming

Nigeria: Entrepreneur turns 960 naira (less than $1) into national food business

Footer

Footer