By Kiden Stela Mandela Paying civil servants their salaries on the 24th of every month, as promised, is more than a simple administrative task—it’s a critical move for the well-being of our citizens and the integrity of our nation. A reliable, timely salary schedule is essential for enhancing working conditions[Read More…]
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Youth leader calls for calm amidst tensions in Bioth-Agany
By Chol D. Johnson and Yiep Joseph The Chairperson of the Duk County Youth Association in Juba, Mamer Makuei, has called for calm amidst tension at the fishing site (Bioth-Agany). This call followed recent clashes between the youth from Duk County and Twic East County as a result of wrangles over[Read More…]
Boda-Boda owners warn of using laser beam light in NBG
By Hou Akot Hou Traffic officers in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state have issued stern warning to vehicle owners against the use of laser beam light while riding. A traffic officer Yai Mahumamad Ater, told this news outlet that the light is a contributing factor to the rising cases of[Read More…]
Kiir commends Eastern Equatoria for peace efforts
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has yesterday commended the citizens in Eastern Equatoria state for their commitment to peace hard work and resilience. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit, Kiir’s commendations came during a briefing by Governor Luis Lobong Lojore on the security situation[Read More…]
South Sudan commemorates world standard day
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan has joined the rest of the countries in commemorating the world standard day. Speaking during the event, yesterday during the workshop, Gloria Nyoka Joseph, the Executive Director of the South Sudan Bureau Standards (SSNBS) said the country takes the day for consulting experts who[Read More…]
REDBELT: Where are they?
By Lodu William Odiya As Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) ordered the Red Belt to join government forces, their where about remain unknown. Red Belt is a vigilante group that recently emerged in Jonglei State. Just over the weekend, the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) Chief of Defense[Read More…]
Cyber threats undermining media integrity, regulator warn
By Alan Clement The Director General for Media Compliance at the South Sudan Media Authority has warned that cyber threats like impersonation, data theft, and AI misuse are eroding journalism and public trust. Speaking at a media forum in Juba organized by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS),[Read More…]
SSNBS cautions industries to comply with Food safety standards
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Bureau of Standard (SSNBS) called on stakeholders to implement the food safety standards in the country. Speaking to the media during a press conference yesterday, Gloria Nyoka Jospeh, the SSNBS Executive Director said the Bureau is working hard to verify and inspect[Read More…]
Bor County Commissioner calls on Residents to Cooperate with Security
By Lodu William Odiya The commissioner of Bor County in Jonglei state has urged the Civilians to cooperate with the security forces for better protection and service delivery. The call followed heavy deployment of Joint forces in the area after confrontation between armed youth the government forces. In an exclusive[Read More…]
Kiir urges officials to prioritise national interest, strengthen unity
By Alan Clement President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on the appointed government officials to uphold the national interest and work collectively to foster peace, reconciliation, and unity across South Sudan In a statement from the presidency, President Kiir made the call during a swearing-in ceremony held at the State[Read More…]
Suspected cholera disease claims 23 lives in Ikotos County
By Jacob Onuha Nelson At least 23 people were confirmed dead, and dozens were admitted to Lobira Boma of Isoke Payam of Ikotos County in Eastern Equatoria State as suspected cholera cases surged. In an interview with this outlet, Fidele Otwari, the Chief of Lobira Boma, expressed worries as the[Read More…]
Government must consider timely payment of salaries Timely salary payments is a fundamental expectation in any workplace. However, when salaries are delayed, the consequences can be destructive, affecting employees’ financial stability, mental well-being, and overall workplace dynamics. Civil servant suffers as financial hardships mount, morale declines and trust disappear. The[Read More…]
The aftermath of my life after this story in 2023
Its tittle was, “Think Big, Live Big.” Though you have read the story before, please read again. It has changed my life. Just before reading it, read my aftermath below. Many aftermaths are associated to negativities. But my aftermath, I need to testify is associated to positivity. I wrote the[Read More…]
Article Title: “Wake Up with Jesus Christ, Thank God, Believe and Trust to Find Grace” Sermon Title: “How to Speak with God? Through Prayer and Reading the Bible, He Speaks to Us Directly” Psalm 91:15–16 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ our Lord, welcome to the fold of our living[Read More…]
Gang Violence—A Crisis of Leadership and Future
By Kiden Stela Mandela The capital, Juba, is under siege, not by a foreign army, but by its own youth. A wave of ruthless gang activity is sweeping through our streets, with young men moving brazenly with sharp, broken bottles, machetes (pangas), and even pistols and guns. Their main target?[Read More…]
Aweil East County begins road renovation
By Hou Akot Hou The Aweil East County government has started road repair from Wanyjok town center to the county headquarter in Mabil. Speaking to the Media, the County Information Director, Paul Kuc Akot said the project is aimed at improving accessibility to essential Services. He revealed that this was[Read More…]
Media Veteran dies
By Lodu William Odiya The public and Media Family mourn the loss of Veteran Journalist Michael Koma, who passed on over the weekend. According to family desk, veteran journalist Koma died at the age of 50 after a short illness. Before death robbed the Fraternity, Koma was a well-known Editor[Read More…]
CES governor reaffirms support for local peace initiatives
By Lodu William Odiya The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has reaffirmed support for local peace initiative aimed at promoting reconciliation in the state. In a statement issued by the governor’s press unit, Governor Mujung emphasized that Peace is our shared responsibility. “Peace is our shared responsibility;[Read More…]
Civil-Military Relations Strengthened in Ye
By James Innocent Local authorities in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State have said cooperation and understanding between security forces and civilians has improved, leading to better handling of criminals and community issues. speaking to the media yesterday, the county Paramount Chief, Joseph Brown Lo Mosee emphasized that the coordination[Read More…]
ELECTION: Stakeholders express doubt
By Alan Clement Some stakeholders warned that elections in 2026 are unlikely due to the government’s failure to implement key parts of the 2018 agreement. In an exclusive interview, the Chairperson person of the Coalition of Other Political Parties, Dr. Gai Chol Paul expressed doubt regarding the upcoming election. He[Read More…]