Central Bank, Finance Ministry Discuss rolling out digital payment integration
Juba, May 18, 2026- – Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) and the Ministry of Finance and Planning discussed on Monday the operationalization of the Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system, aimed at strengthening digital payment integration and modernizing financial operations.
The meeting brought together senior officials from the Bank of South Sudan and Ministry of Finance to review implementation progress and governance arrangements.
Bank Governor Johnny Ohisa Damian said the RTGS system will enhance efficiency and transparency in government payments through real-time settlement and reduced manual processing. “The RTGS system will improve efficiency, transparency, and real-time settlement of government transactions.” Governor Ohisa said.
For his part, Malual Tap Dieu, First Undersecretary at the Ministry of Finance and Planning, reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to ensuring full implementation across government institutions.
“We are committed to ensuring full adoption of RTGS to improve public financial management and accountability.”
Akum David Sahbaker, Director of the National Payment System Department at the Bank said the platform is already operational with commercial banks processing high-value transactions since 10 October 2025.
“RTGS ensures instant settlement of high-value transactions and strengthens trust in the payment system.” He added that the system aligns South Sudan with regional and international payment frameworks and supports ongoing digital transformation in the financial sector.
According to the National Payment System Department, the RTGS platform enables real-time electronic submission, verification, and settlement of transactions between banks and government institutions, improving speed, transparency, and efficiency.