By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria state government sets to celebrate the 12th anniversary of South Sudan’s Independence in Kajo-Keji County. A decision warmly welcomed by the community, who believe the occasion will instill hope to returnees, expectant to rebuild their lives. The occasion will be marked on July 9[Read More…]
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Food for displace persons burns in boat flame
By Manas James A commercial boat loaded with relief food has caught fire at a harbor in Jonglei State Capital Bor, the secretary general of the Boats’ Union confirmed. The incident occurred at 5 pm on Wednesday. Secretary of boats’ union, Abraham Thongbor, said the vessel was in transit to[Read More…]
South Sudan Parliament summons Security Ministers
By Bida Elly David Three security Ministers have been summoned to appear before legislators to answer questions concerning a recent surge of insecurity across the country. Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs, Chol Thon Balok, Deputy Minister of Interior, and the Minister of National Security are to appear to answer[Read More…]
As many people enjoy the adventure of gambling, the industry must be regulated to protect consumers and minimize social harm. Lawmakers are making strides to regulate the activities of gambling companies in the country. This is a good move, as the explosion of casinos and online gambling sites have increased[Read More…]
It’s worthwhile; Speaker of the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba introduces biometric system to check on attendance of the lawmakers, despite objections. Amidst cynicism and unpredictable misconceptions which are likely to hamper acceptance, the speaker should be intrepid of such common phenomenon preceding new ideas.[Read More…]
Over 20 schools operate under trees
By Yien Gattuor At least 21 primary schools in Koch County, Unity State, are operating under trees due to lack of classrooms. Since South Sudan’s independence, no structures have been erected, and pupils have been studying outside under tree shades. James Gatluak, a pupil at Zarbor Primary School in the[Read More…]
Eight teachers arrested in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Eight (8) primary school teachers have been arrested for boycotting a screening exercise in Yirol West County, Lakes State. The screening test organized by the state Ministry of General Education and Instructions took place on June 10, 2023, but some of the teachers boycotted the exercise,[Read More…]
Lawmaker suspended over corruption
By Yang Ater Yang Chairperson of the Specialized Committee for Health in Lakes State Transitional Legislative Assembly has been suspended by the acting Speaker over allegations of corruption. Commissioner of Lakes State Revenue Authority had accused the chairperson of collecting taxes illegally from the private clinics and pharmacies in Rumbek[Read More…]
EAC tables over $100M budget
By William Madouk East African Community (EAC) has tabled before its Legislative Assembly (EALA) a budget totaling to US $103,842,880 for Financial Year 2023/2024. This year’s budget is an increase from the amount of US$91,579,215 approved by the August House for the 2022/2023 Financial Year. The Chairperson of the Council[Read More…]
Livestock vaccination kicks off in Pibor
By Mamas James Livestock vaccination campaign targeting 790,000 animals and poultry is underway in parts of Greater Pibor Administrative Area. The exercise which started on 12 June, running until July 8, 2023, is supported by United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, GPAA[Read More…]
Minister attributes high electricity charges to inflation
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan Minister of Energy and Dams attributes high electricity tariffs in the country to the depreciation of the local currency against the US dollar. Minister Peter Marcelo was on Tuesday responding to lawmakers queries at parliament over high electricity tariff and the continue power shading[Read More…]
South Sudan Parliament passes National Archives Bill
By Bida Elly David South Sudan transitional national legislative assembly (R-TNLA) has passed the national archives and records management bill 2023 into its third reading stage with recommendations and amendments. Representative of culture and national heritage committee of the assembly, Hon. Lokeris Lomilo Logeare, presented the report to parliament for[Read More…]
Ruto to lead Al-Burhan, Dagalo face-to-face talks
By William Madouk Kenya’s president, William Ruto, will lead three other leaders of East African countries under the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to engage two Sudanese generals in face-to-face talks. An ordinary summit of the regional bloc in Djibouti, reached the decision and selected four countries—Kenya as chair, South[Read More…]
South Sudan MPs reject biometric attendance system
By Bida Elly David Some members of the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) have opposed a proposal to introduce a biometric attendance system. The introduction of a biometric system brought forward by the Clerk of the Assembly was meant to trace out lawmakers who often absent themselves from sittings.[Read More…]
Speaker directs probe on harassment of a lawmaker
By Bida Elly David Speaker of South Sudan parliament has directed the specialized committee on security affairs to investigate an incidence where a lawmaker was harassed by military personnel in Juba. Rt. Hon. Speaker, Jemma Nunu Kumba was prompted by report from a Member of the National Parliament who claimed[Read More…]
Not every mediator is fit to mediate
In conflict-torn countries, with South Sudan as the best example, a hundred mediators tender in their experience in mediation in an attempt to mediate the conflict. But the tragedy is that such candidates for mediation are not interviewed to know their capabilities and interest. Another tragedy is that such mediators[Read More…]
Deforestation Leads to Desertification and Negative Climatic Change
By Joseph Akim Gordon Desert encroachment and desertification are terms that are interchangeable and, in essence, refer to the spread of desert conditions into habitable areas. This is most often demonstrated by the movement of sand dunes. To encroach upon something means to advance past its usual or natural limits,[Read More…]
MTN engineers survive road ambush
By Emelda Siama John Lopula At least two engineers sustained bullet wounds on Saturday after a car belonging to South African giant Mobile Telecom Company (MTN) came under attack in Tore Payam, Yei River County. The incident reportedly occurred 9 miles away from Yei town, towards Tore Payam. The incident[Read More…]
Cattle keepers vacating Mundri
By Alex Digi Majority of the cattle reported to have been roaming the vicinities of Western Equatoria State, destroying farm crops in greater Mundri, are reportedly leaving the area. The State Governor, Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba had issued a 7-day ultimatum for the herders presumed to be from Bor in[Read More…]
MPs, health workers get HIV/AIDS awareness
By Yang Ater Yang HIV/AIDS Commission, supported by Public Health Department of United Nations Mission in South Sudan conducted 10-day HIV/AIDS sensitization workshop in Rumbek Lakes State. The workshop, scheduled to take ten days, attracted at least 25 participants from the state Ministry of Health and representatives of Lakes State[Read More…]