The current state of affairs in South Sudan poses a severe risk and affects all sectors of the working class indiscriminately. Whether it’s employees of organizations, companies, or government institutions, the situation is particularly dire for civil servants who have not received their salaries since last year. This is a[Read More…]
Year: 2024
NBS boss returns from EASC summit with bag of goodies
By William Madouk South Sudan National Bureau of Standards Executive Director, Gloria Nyoka, jetted home after participating in the 26th East African Standards Committee meeting (EASC) with a bag of goodies for the country. The EASC summit, which began in Arusha, Tanzania, from May 8–10, 2024, adopted a number[Read More…]
First sign language centre unveiled, championing inclusivity
By Charles K Mark Though right to education is fundamental for individuals all over the world, but many persons with disabilities (PWDs) in South Sudan have been severely deprived due to lack of access to aid appliances to overcome barriers. In the world today, many assistive devices, with the[Read More…]
Develop work skills, be self-reliant-Minister
By Bida Elly David Minister of Labor, James Hot Mai has urged citizens develop work skills and avoid overdependence on jobs in the private sector and international organizations. During a report presentation by a high-level government delegation that attended the International Labor Convention in Geneva last year, Minister Mai[Read More…]
Heated debate sparks in parliament over cattle raid
By Bida Elly David Ongoing cattle raiding in South Sudan sparked a heated debate in parliament, on Monday, with lawmakers calling for an end to killings and revenge attacks. The debate arose after a lawmaker, Hon. Awel Mawien Atem, representing Yirol East County of Lake State, tabled an urgent[Read More…]
PUNCH: Gov’t impounds 35 bags of bush meat
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Ministry of Wildlife Service, Tourism, and Conservation (MWTC) has arrested seven suspects, including drivers and conductors from two buses, for allegedly transporting illegal bush meat. The arrests were made on May 10th, 2024, along the Juba-Bor Highway. The suspects are currently being detained at Gumbo[Read More…]
Taking gender-based violence prevention, response services closer to the most vulnerable
South Sudan has high prevalence cases of gender-based violence according to findings of a nationwide prevalence survey. The alarming level of GBV is due to several causes such as prolonged and escalating conflicts coupled with negative social/cultural norms. Exposure of young people especially girls to GBV, comes with negative consequences[Read More…]
How to make Thomases believe in you
The first doubting Thomas to deal with is yourself. You should eliminate that part of you which refuses to allow you to accept yourself. By the time you accept yourself, you will have remained with 1 to 2 Thomases who believe by sight and touch like the Biblical Thomas. Accepting[Read More…]
Committee urges coexistence after tensions
By Hou Akot Hou In an effort to address rising cross-border tensions, a joint peace committee comprised of Rezigat representatives from Sudan and Dinka Malual from South Sudan met with Aweil North County Commissioner Kiir Chan Wol last week. The meeting, held at the Gok-Machar, the headquarters of Aweil[Read More…]
Youth urged to embrace innovation, end cattle raiding
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State authorities are urging youth to embrace creativity and self-reliance for nation building. State Minister of Peace building, Marko Lokidor made the call while addressing young people at a recent project launch in Torit, emphasizing the need to move beyond dependence on cattle raiding[Read More…]
Two killed in Kapoeta East cattle raid
By Ijoo Bosco At least two people were killed, and two others suffered serious gunshot wounds in Kapoeta East County, Eastern Equatoria State during a cross-border cattle raid by suspected Turkana youth from neighbouring Kenya. Kapoeta East County Commissioner, Abdalla Angelo Lokeno who confirmed the incident to No. 1[Read More…]
Gov’t woos Ethiopian investors
By Kidega Livingstone Government is urging investors across Ethiopia to explore the abundant investment opportunities in South Sudan as part of the East African region. The call was made by the Minister of Investment during the launch of the South Sudan-Ethiopia Business Forum in Juba yesterday. Dhieu Mathok Diing[Read More…]
Violence drives thousands to acute food insecurity–UN
Staff writer An estimated 7.1 million people are expected to suffer from acute food insecurity between April and July 2024, according to the latest report. Among them, approximately 79,000 individuals are at risk of reaching the catastrophic level of food insecurity, known as IPC Phase 5, United Nations Office[Read More…]
Governor Alic, Minister Awow face heat over SSP devaluation
By Bida Elly David Members of Parliament are increasing pressure on the Minister of Finance, Awow Daniel Chuang, and the Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. James Alic Garang to arrest the worsening economic turmoil. They (minister and governor) are waiting for a parliamentary inquiry into the country’s worsening[Read More…]
MPs demand Labor Ministry takes action on foreign employees
By Bida Elly David Lawmakers at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) are urging the Ministry of Labor to take action against foreigners who are working in South Sudan without proper work permits. The lawmakers are concerned about reports of illegal entry by foreigners who are taking away job[Read More…]
ACCOUNTABILITY Finance Bill up for 3rd reading
By Bida Elly David Transitional National Legislative Assembly on Monday passed the Public Finance, Management and Accountability Act 2011 amended 2024 to the third reading. The bill outlines regulations for managing public finances and ensuring their accountability to serve national interests. During the presentation on Monday, Gathkouth Bichiok, the[Read More…]
Dear CONNECTION, which course are you in the university?
Could CONNECTION be a post-graduate course? Yes, it could be. CONNECTION has become a course to study after graduating from the university. It is a course in which its pursuance has an unspecified number of years. It is a course which is never found in any college. It is a[Read More…]
Things are tough, share the little you have with brothers and sisters
By Diing Atem Akoi Diing South Sudanese are subjected to a situation where one feels that workmates friends, relatives, and bosses’ pockets are much better than their own pocket. Honestly, it’s very wrong to assume that the economic crisis has not hit some individuals regardless of one’s status. Whether[Read More…]
Yes! all eyes, necks are craned to and expectant of the transitional government’s response to issues raised by holdout groups in Nairobi and its outcomes. For Peace, like Love, is illusive. It’s invisible, abodes anywhere but within the seeker. It’s never fought for but sought, pursued and unlike love that[Read More…]
WES to get Agricultural College
By Kidega Livingstone Kuda University’s administration and board of directors have announced plans to establish a new branch of the university in Nzara County, Western Equatoria State. The new branch will include a faculty of agriculture, with a focus on animal and plant husbandry. Speaking during a visit to[Read More…]