The current economic situation in South Sudan has reached a critical point, where the lives of the poor are at stake due to the alarming rise in commodity prices and crippling inflation. Distress and anxiety have become the daily reality for South Sudanese citizens, particularly the impoverished, who bear the[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Ikotos call for telecom network
By Jino Wilson Residents of Ramula payam in Ikotos County, Eastern Equatoria State, urgently need establishment of a telephone network in the area for communication. Simon Lotwani, a youth representative at Ramula Boma, stated the significance of a network as a medium for seamless communication and connecting people globally.[Read More…]
Over 300 delegates expected for Juba Economic Forum
By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria Business Union (CESBU) is expecting over 300 delegates across the world for its 2nd edition of the Juba Economic Forum next week. Yesterday, the CEBU leadership briefed State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony on the progress attained ahead of the 2nd edition of the[Read More…]
Minister Awut boosts education reform
By Bida Elly David National Minister of General Education and Instructions drives to improve education sector through construction of more public schools in the country. Awut Deng Acuil disclosed her plan on Tuesday during her visit to Northern Bahr-Al-Ghazal State on the mission to assess education projects in the[Read More…]
Returnees face catastrophic conditions-RRC
By Hou Akot Hou Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) is urgently appealing for assistance to over 700 households residing in makeshift shelters in Rumaker Village, Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. Mr. Angelo Deng Akol, Deputy Chairperson of the RRC, revealed the dire situation during a press[Read More…]
Activist calls for speedy Phase 2 forces unification
By Charles K Mark Activist Edmond Yakani urges the interim unity government (R-TGoNU) to speed up the second and last phase of the unified forces, to create confidence and trust for the forthcoming elections. The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) made the call following a[Read More…]
Gov’t unveils measures to control prices
By Kidega Livingstone National Ministry of Trade and Industry and its line institutions have unveiled measures to control the runaway inflation characterized by the weakening of the South Sudanese Pounds, triggering commodity price hikes in the markets. In recent days, the populace, including government officials, witnessed a staggering increase[Read More…]
Forecast predicts wetter conditions for Greater Horn of Africa
By ’Dogga Morris Luwo The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has released its March to May 2024 seasonal forecast, revealing a higher probability of wetter-than-normal conditions across most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa. According to the forecast, several countries are expected to experience increased rainfall[Read More…]
Top NAS officers join gov’t
By William Madouk A high-ranking officer of the National Salvation Front (NAS), led by General Thomas Cirilo, defected from the group to the government. Operations commander Col. Joseph Lasu Laila, under the command of Lt. Gen. John Kenyi Loburon, said he forsakes rebellion under Gen. Thomas and accepts President[Read More…]
R-TGoNU Four years of unfulfilled expectations
By William Madouk Today South Sudan marks four years since the inception of the Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) expected to usher the country to democracy through elections. On February 22, 2020, a new chapter dawned as Dr. Riek Machar, along with four other vice presidents, took their[Read More…]
The economy is what the lives of people rely on, without a functioning economy people live in a degrading situation. The economy is confined to production, distribution and trade, including consumption of goods and services. According to economic literature, economy is also a collection or combination of factors like education,[Read More…]
Until you find a liquid brother, the solid one is envious
There lived two brothers from different mothers. Their names were John and Angelo. John was a hard-working young man. If you would rank hustlers worldwide, he would fall in the top 10. Each day he set himself in motion, he would return with meat of an elephant or a buffalo.[Read More…]
South Sudan is too fast; please fasten your seat belts
South Sudan is too fast; please fasten your seat belts It is so interesting to be in South Sudan especially when you are here in person. The country is running at a high speed and those on board can’t even tell where it is going. Crazy that nobody wants to[Read More…]
Illuminate your world with the light of His word
By Anyon Ngoor Gorjok You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick, nor does it give light to all that is in the[Read More…]
Parliamentary committees’ term ends
By Bida Elly David The terms of specialized committee chairpersons and deputies within the Revitalized Transitional Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) have officially ended, creating anticipation for their replacements or potential retention. According to the house order, these positions have a two-year term limit, with the possibility of extension based on[Read More…]
Wonduruba leadership directed to end war
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State governor re-directed the Coordinator of Wonduruba Administrative Payam to redouble efforts to end violence in the area. Emmanuel Adil Anthony gave the directive during a meeting with a team from Wonduruba, led by the coordinator Mr. Towongo Stephen Michael. Three weeks ago,[Read More…]
Machar calls for security reforms, census ahead of polls
By Bida Elly David First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny calls for the conduct of a population census to determine South Sudanese electorates for polls. Dr. Machar appealed during a meeting with a team led by New York based UN Undersecretary General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix,[Read More…]
Hunger bites as inflation takes toll on citizens
By William Madouk Pain, distress, and anxiety are what mark the lives of South Sudanese, who are battling soaring commodity prices amid biting inflation. The depression is already taking toll on citizens, as Juba resident, only identified as Rejoice, narrates an ordeal of drenching her throat with salted water[Read More…]
Central Bank struggles to arrest runaway inflation
By Bida Elly David Central Bank is under immense pressure to contain the rising inflation and the weakening of the South Sudanese Pound against the US Dollar. As of Tuesday, No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper established further downfall of South Sudanese pound against the United States Dollar, further exacerbating[Read More…]
For me who saw hunger yesterday, I have been thinking of where to go to
It is not good to know the physical appearance of everything. Sometimes, some things have scary appearances. But sometimes, other things show themselves to people by force. Yesterday, I slept hungry and when I woke up in the morning, my hustling mood was very doom. So, I again spent the[Read More…]