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.
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.
Connected East Africa: Kenya leads, the region follows Published by Tom Jackson on 15 April 2015 Regional ICT integration is very much on the agenda.
