By James Luala In the heart of South Sudan, where the church is not only a spiritual beacon but also a pillar of communal strength, an unprecedented transformation is taking root – the advent of digital banking. As the Head of International Development Groups at Stanbic Bank, I had[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Addressing Women’s Safety; What Does the Bible Have to Say?
By Jehovah’s Witness “My husband threatened to stab me to death on several occasions. One time he beat me unconscious. I often had to leave my children with their violent father for weeks while I ran and hid for my life…” This is what Zenobia Mwakivike went through for[Read More…]
A child of a Ph.D holder cannot inherit his father’s accolade after death
Education is not a monarchy where a prince or princess waits for the inheritance of the kingdom after his/her father’s death. Everyone has to study on his/her own. No one should inherit someone’s academic credentials. A child whose father is a Ph.D holder, after his father’s death, cannot inherit his[Read More…]
Health ministry declares “Red Eye disease” Outbreak
By Kidega Livingston National Ministry of Health has declared a conjunctivitis [red eye disease] outbreak in Juba and across the country. The outbreak that started in Nimule Payam in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, was first detected among travelers from the neighboring Uganda. Uganda’s Health Ministry had earlier reported[Read More…]
Over 400 switch allegiance to SPLM-IO
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto In political twist, over 400 members of Agwelek Kitgwang Declaration and SPLM-IG cadres switched allegiances to SPLM-IO, in Malakal, Upper Nile state. SPLM-IO state chairperson, also Upper Nile State governor, James Odhok Oyay, issued a statement to declare the defections. The statement seen by this[Read More…]
Expedite NSS Act amendment bill- Peace monitors
By Bida Elly David National assembly has been urged to expedite passing the National Security Service (NSS) Act amendment bill before the roadmap elapses. Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) interim chairman, Rtd Maj. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai made the call while presenting a report on Monday. He[Read More…]
Demolition intensifies in Juba city
By Gladys Fred Kole Demolition of squatters at cemeteries and public spaces continues to intensify in Juba. Yesterday, the committee carried out an operation in Juba Girls’ primary school near SPLM House. Mawa A. Moses, the state minister of roads and bridges, who doubles as the committee’s spokesperson, said[Read More…]
Parliament to scrutinize Juba-Beijing Economic Agreement
By Kidega Livingstone National Legislative Assembly is set to debate and potentially enact an economic, trade, and technical cooperation agreement with China. The Cooperation Agreement was signed by President Salva Kiir Mayardit following his visits to China for bilateral ties between Juba and Beijing. Justice Minister Ruben Madol Arol[Read More…]
Youths urged to embrace vocational training
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto. Young people have been advised to embrace vocational education as a means of acquiring life skills for self-resilience. Development partners made the appeal during a visit to a Multi-Service Training Center (MTC), where young South Sudanese youth undertake vocational training. Star Trust Organization (STO) implements[Read More…]
Rebecca cries foul over chief whip position
By Bida Elly David Former government chief whip at the National Assembly (RTNLA), Rebecca Joshua Okwachi, has demonstrated dismay over her removal from the seat, saying she wasn’t notified. “I have not received any official information from the parliament that I have been removed from the position of government[Read More…]
Al-Merriekh FC Bentiu appoints Ramsey Sebit as Head Coach
By Kei Emmanuel Duku. Management of Al-Merriekh FC Bentiu has appointed Ramsey Sebit Lumori, former Munuki and Amarat United coach, as the club’s head coach, effective April 26, 2024, for one year. Before his appointment, Coach Ramsey Sebit guided Kator FC, popularly known as the “Loberas,” to the top[Read More…]
Poisonless “Snakes” failed to bite Yei Joint Stars
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Munuki FC Juba Women Football team, a.k.a “the Snakes,” has failed to beat defending champion, Yei Joint Stars in a return match of South Sudan Women’s Cup played in Buluk, on Sunday. The first half ended goalless; however, “The Snakes” took the lead in the[Read More…]
Juba 3rd Divison tournament Kicks off
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Administration of Juba Local Football Association (JLFA) has released fixtures for third division league, kicking off yesterday at Buluk Training Centre. According to the organizers, six teams will take part in this year’s competition, and the team that gathers more points will automatically earn promotion[Read More…]
“Protect your land,” Commissioner tells Juba residents
By Charles K Mark Juba County Commissioner urges residents to develop and protect their land. Emmanuel Tete Ezbon was speaking during a memorial event of 2022 murder incident, at Lokiliri Payam. The commissioner appealed for solidarity among community members in guarding and protecting the environment, especially the land and[Read More…]
Gola warns on endemic Jonglei-Pibor conflicts
By William Madouk New chief administrator of Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), Gola Boyoi Gola, has warned against inter-communal violence in the area. Filling the shoes of his predecessor, Lokali Ame Bullen, Gola faces an uphill task to combat bloodshed between armed youth from Jonglei state and Pibor area.[Read More…]
NEC discusses pre-election activities in Rumbek
By Kidega Livingstone National Election Commission (NEC) delegations visited Rumbek town, in a countrywide tour, to discuss pre-election processes with Lakes State government. Crucial issues discussed, include voters’ registration, civic education for December 2024 polls, and mapping of polling stations across the state. NEC Commissioner Mac Maika Deng, who[Read More…]
Donors protest fees on humanitarian aid
By Charles K Mark Members of the international community have protested South Sudan government’s plan to impose costs on humanitarian donations. The embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America wrote the protest letter in a joint[Read More…]
Fiery exchange ensues over Pibor top seat
By William Madouk A fierce political faceoff sparked during the weekend over Greater Pibor Administrative Area, top seat. Chairperson of Anyuak community, Munira Abdellaha, and Greater Pibor ex-chief administrator, David Yau Yau ensnared in a scuffle over Pacholla question. It all started when Murle community leader, Kennedy Gain Ngare,[Read More…]
Gov’t eyes Bentiu Oil Refinery for domestic supply
By Bida Elly David Government plans fuel products from Bentiu Oil Refinery in Unity State to supply domestic market in less than eight months’ time. Bentiu oil refinery, which is under construction, is set to be upgraded to a capacity of 10,000 barrels per day to be able to[Read More…]
Crackdown on cemetery squatters
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State and Juba city council launched a swoop, over the weekend on illegal structures on graveyards, along Newsite road. This came after state governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, formed a committee to inspect graveyards around Juba and clear them of occupants. In a statement[Read More…]