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.
Sudan’s honeymoon period is already over Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 11 November 2019 Sudan needs $5 billion in budget support to avoid economic collapse, and has enough foreign currency reserves for just a few weeks.
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.
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.
South Sudan “open for business” as first international law firm enters Juba Published by Press Office on 19 April 2017 Centurion Law Group has signed a strategic alliance agreement with South Sudanese law firm Awatkeer Law Chambers.
Planes, trains, and automobiles: East Africa’s massive infrastructure project begins Published by Jill Craig on 6 February 2017 LAPPSET will consist of a 32-berth port on Kenya’s north coast, a railway, an oil pipeline, highways, international airports, and resort cities.
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.
Somaliland wants to secede – here’s why caution is necessary Published by Peter Robert Woodward on 12 September 2016 Separation is intended to deal with problems and provide an acceptable alternative, but history shows it may not be the solution.
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.
A megaproject rises in East Africa Published by Wanjohi Kabukuru on 8 August 2016 Experts view the LAPSSET project as a major contribution to the African Union’s regional integration vision of a peaceful, prosperous and fully integrated continent by 2063.