<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>The meeting brought together senior officials from the Bank of South Sudan and Ministry of Finance to review implementation progress and governance arrangements.</p><p><br></p><p>Bank Governor Hon. 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. </p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p>“We are committed to ensuring full adoption of RTGS to improve public financial management and accountability.”</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p>“RTGS ensures instant settlement of high-value transactions and strengthens trust in the payment system.”</p><p><br></p><p>He added that the system aligns South Sudan with regional and international payment frameworks and supports ongoing digital transformation in the financial sector.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p>
