By Bosco Bush South Sudanese secondary school students are set to tap into a new era of digital learning with the launch of the JUNUB ACADEMY application, provides students with access to educational resources. JUNUB ACADEMY was launched on November 7, by a non-profit organization, Educare South Sudan allowing learners[Read More…]
Year: 2024
Bright Stars gears up for Congo encounter
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National Team has commenced training ahead of their crucial TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 qualifying fixture against Congo Brazzaville, scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Juba Stadium. Last week, Head Coach Nicholas Dupulis summoned a 34-man provisional squad for the final two Group K matches.[Read More…]
Cattle herders invade Lokiliri payam
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Chief of Negerjebi Village in Lokiliri Payam has raised concerns about the return of cattle herders, months after national and state governments ordered them to return to their areas of origin. Justiro Madio estimates that between 50 and 55 cattle camps have already invaded villages[Read More…]
Health Ministry rolls out polio vaccination
By Bosco Bush South Sudan Ministry of health has launched countrywide novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2. vaccination campaign targeting 3.3 million children of 0 to 59 months old. The campaign led by the Ministry of Health, with support of the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and other partners,[Read More…]
Tumaini Initiative falters as gov’t delegation absent
By Deng Ghai Deng Failure of South Sudan government delegation to arrive Nairobi on November 11, as initially scheduled, has delayed the much-anticipated resumption of peace talks with holdout opposition groups. The Kenya-led Tumaini (Hope) Peace Initiative which was expected to restart on Monday, hinges on response of the government[Read More…]
Nicky Prince refutes impregnating a female artist
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Hard Life Avenue vocalist Nicky Prince has vehemently denied social media claims alleging a pre-marital affair with fellow singer Suzy Nadu, which resulted in her pregnancy. The two singers are well known for their collaborative song “Lee Miten,” which translates to “Up to When.” The song[Read More…]
Editorial
The health of a nation’s citizens surpasses riches accrued from illicit trade and therefore must not be compromised by taxes from harmful products. In most African countries, consumers seem to be attracted by the appearance of products and out of curiosity, without analyzing constituents and repercussions. The burden of safeguarding[Read More…]
Wanting a government like others seen in the World
By Ustaz Mark Bang A good leader can put a country on a good path, but no leader can keep the country on that path forever, because eventually, they die. The thing that translates to long-term success is not the individual leaders but having good systems that allow the country[Read More…]
It is social media that makes you feel like your life is bad
There is something you want badly. It doesn’t matter if you will get it or not, you just want it and is willing to go through that pain just to have it. You are not so sure when but you know you need to get there even if it takes[Read More…]
Arabs cut my hands; finance officers cut my salary-ordeals of a wounded hero
Capt. James joined the liberation struggle in 1987. He graduated from the military field as a Sergeant Major; the rank he maintained until February 2005 when he met the late Dr. John Garang and got promoted to the rank of Captain at once. Since then, he never received another promotion.[Read More…]
Call to adopt mineral value addition for job creation
By William Madouk The Seventh Ministerial Summit of the Great Lakes region proposed a plan to promote value addition of minerals to empower local artisanal miners and create job opportunities for young people in the area. Martin Gama Abucha, the Minister of Mining, said the region is rich in[Read More…]
Lakes State celebrates Global Hand Washing Day
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State commemorated Global Hand Washing Day on November 8 at Akot Primary School in Rumbek East County. The event was organized by the Ministry of Land, Housing, and Public Utilities in collaboration with WASH partners. Sultan Mathiang Dut Malual, the paramount chief of Akot Payam,[Read More…]
South Sudan to feature in EAC Ateker cultural festival
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan is set to showcase its rich cultural heritage at the upcoming East African Ateker Community Cultural Festival, which will take place in Soroti City, Uganda. During the Council of Ministers meeting on Friday, Minister of Culture and National Heritage, Dr. Nadia Arop Dudi, announced[Read More…]
Over 1.4 million people affected by floods
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A recent report by South Sudan government and Inter-Agency agencies reveals an approximate of 1.4 million people across 43 counties and Abyei Administrative Area, have been severely impacted by widespread flooding. This natural disaster has caused significant displacement and suffering for countless families. Jonglei and Northern[Read More…]
South Sudan’s representative to UN reaffirms commitment to peace
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Cecilia Adut Manyok, addressed the UN Security Council, reaffirming the country’s dedication to regional cooperation and peace. Adut emphasized the significant strides South Sudan has made toward holding its long-awaited elections and assured the Council that there would[Read More…]
CES threatens to revoke trade licenses of “Jena Far” traders
By Bosco Bush Central Equatoria State (CES) has threatened to revoke the licenses of a company and traders that continue to produce and sell banned alcoholic liquor commonly known as “Jena Far.” Last Friday, CES Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Wani and other state officials inspected Juba suburbs to reinforce the[Read More…]
Cabinet endorses treaty regulating chemical production, consumption
By Philip Buda Ladu The Council of Ministers passed the 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The protocol now awaits parliamentary approval for South Sudan to adopt this crucial UN treaty on environmental protection. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is the[Read More…]
Activists denounce removal of ‘only female governor’
By Yiep Joseph Civil society activists have criticized the transitional government over the replacement of the only female governor, asserting that this action violates the mandate for women’s representation. On Friday, President Salva Kiir relieved Sarah Cleto, the governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, of her duties and[Read More…]
Engage Gen. Cirilo, Gen. Gatwech in talks-MP
By Yiep Joseph As the Tumaini Initiative resumes in Nairobi today, a member of the National Transitional Legislative Assembly (NTLA) emphasizes the need for an inclusive process, involving General Simon Gatwech Dual and General Thomas Cirilo. South Sudan’s unity government resumes negotiations with the holdout groups in Nairobi, but[Read More…]
GO BACK TO SCHOOL
By USTAZ MARK BANG If there are those who seek to get rich before acquiring credentials, then their future is in danger. One has to ask her/himself this question. How is South Sudan’s tomorrow going to reflect, my friend? It’s going to be the worst situation one has ever experienced,[Read More…]