For Deng Nhial Chioh Dhoar, culture is not something fixed in the past. It is living, practiced, and carried forward through people, stories, and shared spaces. A heritage professional, artist, and cultural practitioner with over two decades of experience, Deng’s work focuses on safeguarding South Sudan’s rich intangible cultural heritage while creating room for dialogue, learning, and creative expression. Deng’s engagement with Scenius Hub reflects the role the space plays f

At Scenius Hub, the industry session “Developing Industry-Ready Software Systems: From Learning to Professional Practice” exposes participants to real-world backend engineering practices and current industry expectations. Facilitated by Joseph Mabor Agany Manyiel, Senior Software Engineer & Technical Lead based in Germany, the 2-hour workshop begins with him sharing his personal and professional journey, from studying abroad to leading backend teams in Germany. The session th

A Year of Civic Dialogue, Innovation, and Community Connection Between January and December 2025, Scenius Hub continued to serve as a dynamic civic, cultural, and innovation space in Juba, hosting and supporting a wide range of programs that reflected the social, technological, and intellectual priorities of South Sudan’s evolving community. Over the course of the year, the Hub facilitated more than 150 physical, hybrid, and online events , engaging an estimated 4,000+ partic

Think you have got AI skills? Make it Count! The AI4EAC Innovation Challenge is a programme within the EAC, designed to mobilise young talent to solve real-world challenges through AI. The Challenge aims to advance inclusive socio-economic development by engaging students from diverse academic backgrounds, providing access to computing resources, courses, and accredited AI learning programs. Over the next 4 months, Zindi will convene a practical data and AI skills programme c

As part of the UNFPA-supported Community-Led Innovation (CLI) project , 50 young people from the four target project locations Jebel, Gurei, Sherikat and Mangaten IDP Camp participated in a full-day Innovation Champions Training , this training was designed to build a generation of youth leaders capable of driving community-owned solutions. The group included high school students and early university learners, all selected for their interest in community development and the

Addressing the Urgent Intersection of Climate Change and Gender-Based Violence South Sudan stands at a critical crossroads where climate change and gender-based violence (GBV)  intersect, creating new risks for women and girls already facing layers of vulnerability. Prolonged droughts, unpredictable floods, and resource scarcity are not only environmental challenges buy they are acting as threat multipliers  that intensify protection risks, especially for women and girls. To

On October 24, 2025 , Scenius Hub sponsored by Digital Rights Frontlines ( https://www.digitalrights.ngo/ ) hosted the first-ever Bitcoin Meetup in South Sudan , marking a positive step in the country’s growing interest in digital finance and blockchain technology. The event brought together software developers, fintech entrepreneurs, crypto traders, students, and technology enthusiasts  for an in-depth discussion on the future of decentralized technologies and their potenti

We’re proud to announce that one of South Sudan’s very own innovations — ReturnTech Agency has been selected among the top finalists for the Medal of Excellence 2025 Challenge , a regional competition celebrating groundbreaking ideas and creative solutions from across Africa. The Medal of Excellence Challenge , organized by the Innovation Consortium in Uganda , provides a platform for innovators to showcase ideas that drive sustainable development and social impact. Among hun

Kigali, Rwanda — August 2025 South Sudan participated in the Deep Learning Indaba (DLI) 2025  for the first time as an IndabaX chapter,...

Submission Deadline: 21st September 2025 | Time: 23:00 EAT The Innovation Consortium , in partnership with GEMTEC , is excited to...