By Bosco Bush Commissioner of Lainya County, Central Equatoria State, urges people to return home to support economic recovery by boosting agricultural production. Emmanuel Richard Khamis assures of calm and stability in the area, adding that the country experiences an economic crisis characterized by high prices of commodities and[Read More…]
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Futuyo sets measures for work hours
By Bosco Bush Governor of Western Equatoria State, Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba has issued stringent measure on time management during work hours. The governor bans social gatherings and sale of alcohol during work hours, a move meant to boost agricultural productivity in the rainy season. Futuyo’s press secretary, Alex[Read More…]
Over 15,000 farmers receive inputs
By Yang Ater Yang Government of Lakes State in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, has distributed agricultural inputs to over 15,000 individuals. Abraham Madit, a beneficiary in Rumbek East County, expressed his gratitude to the FAO for providing vegetable seeds, fishing nets,[Read More…]
Co-wife commits suicide after dispute
By Hou Akot Hou A young woman, around 18 years old, tragically took her own life over the weekend in the Maper-West neighborhoods of Aweil Town, Northern Bahr El Gazal State. The deceased, identified as Adhet Deng Chol, was reported to have quarreled with her co-wife, with whom she[Read More…]
TALKS: Peace parties ‘close’ to agreement-Makuei
Government of South Sudan and the South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) have made their inputs into a ‘zero draft agreement document’ shared by the mediation team. Minister of Information, Micheal Makuei, who is also the Rapporteur, stated that the views of the opposition and the government have been incorporated[Read More…]
Several political parties are bound to follow United Democratic Salvation Front (UDSF) party in seconding Salva Kiir Mayardit’s sole candidature, not only as Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party flagbearer, but the country’s presidency. However, whether one candidate, without any competitor, the country must conduct elections to justify and transcend[Read More…]
The end of good news is that your problems are not unique
The good news is that you are fine, and the bad news is that life is not going to treat you with kid gloves. Life does not care whether you are weak or strong. It does not even care if you are rich or poor. It treats people equally. You[Read More…]
Leadership as God intended: Punishment are inevitable for mockers and simpleminded. Proverbs 19:25
Rev. Nathaniel Garang Aduotdiit “If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded will learn a lesson; if you correct the wise, they will be all the wiser.” Leaders at different levels of society, homes, institutions, governments, e.t.c, are seldom faced with the uphill task of keeping sanity, order or serenity[Read More…]
Kiir calls for unity, support for the needy
By Charles K Mark In his Eid al Adha message, President Salva Kiir Mayardit called on the Muslim community to demonstrate gratitude to God and promote unity. The President’s message was delivered through the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation over the weekend, ahead of the Eid Al Adha celebrations. Referencing[Read More…]
Land grabbing, insecurity threatens Mangalla community
By Kidega Livingstone Mangalla Payam community in Juba County, Central Equatoria State, over the weekend met with the State Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo, to address pressing issues in their locality. During the meeting, the Mangalla community leaders voiced concerns over land grabbing and random arrests occurring in their[Read More…]
Yakani demands stern penalty against gov’t land seller
By Rehan Ajuet Moun A renowned activist, Edmund Yakani, has called for strict punishment for officials involved in the sale of government lands. Mr. Yakani, who serves as the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) stated that the sale of public land is a serious[Read More…]
Youth president appoints executive members
By Charles K Mark Chairperson of the South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU), Taban Paride Lokasmoi, has appointed the executive members of the union. In an Order No. 01/2024, Lokasmoi utilized Article 21 (10.1) (d) of the SSNYU General Regulations, 2019 to exercise the powers vested in his office[Read More…]
Committee formed to probe Upper Nile killings
By William Madouk Governor of Upper Nile State, James Odhok has formed an eight-member high-level investigation committee into inter-communal violence in Upper Nile State earlier last month. According to the media report, the skirmish had resulted in the killing of at least eleven (11) people in the course of[Read More…]
Over 20 pastoralists arrested in Lainya
By Bosco Bush Authorities in Lainya County, Central Equatoria State, have arrested at least 22 Ambororo cattle herders on the orders of the County Commissioner, citing environmental damage and non-compliance with directives. On Saturday, June 15th, 2024, Lainya County Commissioner Emmanuel Khamis directed the local security forces to conduct[Read More…]
LEEWAY: UDSF seconds Kiir’s sole candidature
By William Madouk As Sudan People’s Liberation Movement endorsed party chairperson, Salva Kiir Mayardit for the country’s top seat, United Democratic Salvation Front party (UDSF), has seconded the move. UDSF pledged its support for Kiir as sole candidate in the upcoming 2024 December polls. Salva Kiir Mayardit, who seeks[Read More…]
Unveiling of school land sale by Central Equatoria state government depicts the epitome decay of trust on our leaders, hence culprits shouldn’t go Scot free. Thank, Hon. Awut Deng Acuil, the national Minister of General Education and Instruction as well as His Excellency, Augustino Jadallah, Central Equatoria state governor. You[Read More…]
Over 9,600 teachers write assessment test
By William Madouk Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of General Education & Instruction has subjected about 9,635 primary eight teachers to an assessment test and competency. Addressing the media, the acting Director General for Education in Aweil, Ustaz Peter Deng Deng said the screening examination commenced across the[Read More…]
One dead, 6 wounded in cattle camp clash
By Yang Ater Yang Clashes between cattle keepers in Alau cattle camp have left one person dead and six others wounded, according to the Lakes State Police. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Saturday, Police Spokesman Major Elijah Mabor Makuac explained that the altercation began when two young[Read More…]
Yei returnees coping up despite challenges
By James innocent Returnees who had fled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have started settling in Senema Sub-Boma, Otogo Payam of Yei River County, despite facing numerous challenges. Authorities of Yei River County visited the returnees on Friday, accompanied by the Head Chief of Ombasi and the[Read More…]
Eid Al Adha boosts business
By Charles K Mark Eid Al Adha celebrations in Juba have been a boon for local business owners, with many reporting a surge in sales and customer traffic. Abraham Osman Abdallah, a prominent meat seller, said he saw a major increase in customers, especially from the Muslim community, during[Read More…]