By Charles Kay Mark President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Dennis Francis has encouraged school-going children to pursue and dedicate themselves to education Speaking to the media at the commemoration of the International Day of the Children, Francis emphasized the transformative power of education for the country’s[Read More…]
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Muslims urged to abide by Allah’s command
By Charles K Mark Muslim leaders in Juba have called on the faithful to listen to the voice of God and keep His commands in order to be blessed. Speaking to the faithful during the Eid Al-Adha prayers on Sunday, Sheik Refat Juma Abdallah, the Imam of Munuki Mosque[Read More…]
FREEZING: Minister to face court over school land sale
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Minister of Education, Mr. Cirisio Zakaria Lado must be chilling, after allegations of illegal sale of public-school land, emanated. On Friday, a tour of Supiri Secondary School, in Juba, by National Minister of General Education and Instruction, Awut Deng and CES governor Augustino[Read More…]
A lesson we have learned in life
By Ustaz Mark Bang There are many problems with us, and those who never know what the future might bring to everyone must understand this. Look back to the situation you have been ignoring others and the situation you have hoped that nothing would change. For we are panicking[Read More…]
CEPO announces Peace campaign for July
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has announced that it will launch a Peace Campaign from July 1st to 9th, 2024. The week-long initiative carries the theme “Inclusively We Stand for Trust and Confidence for the South Sudan We Want.” According to CEPO Executive Director,[Read More…]
Morobo County in frantic move to stop illegal logging
By Bosco Bush Government of Morobo County in Central Equatoria State has banned illegal logging and large-scale tree-cutting for commercial purposes in a move to mitigate the effects of climate change. The decision is also part of an effort to preserve valuable forest resources in the county. In a[Read More…]
UN official urges leaders to ensure peaceful elections
By Staff Writer President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Denis Francis, has called on the leaders of South Sudan to ensure that the country’s upcoming elections are both peaceful and satisfactory for the people. “We hope, and we encourage that the elections take place, and that adequate[Read More…]
Impossible to ban use of US dollar-Alic
By Bida Elly David Governor of the Central Bank Dr. James Alic Garang, has stated that the country can’t ban the use of the US dollar, as it is the primary currency for foreign trade. Garang made this assertion during a press conference held at his office on Friday.[Read More…]
Leadership dispute entangles UDF party
By Bosco Bush United Democratic Forum (UDF) party is embroiled in a dispute over the leadership and control of the party. The disagreement arose after the Political Parties Council (PPC) on May 22, 2024, released and gazetted list of thirteen new registered and eligible political parties, among which was[Read More…]
How blood donors offered Single Dee, a second chance
By Kidega Livingstone It was a life-threatening health scare that nearly ended the promising music career of artiste Deng James, known by his stage name Single Dee. But thanks to the generosity of blood donors, the 27-year-old singer-songwriter is not only alive but back on stage performing his hit[Read More…]
Cabinet approves NGO Act amendment Bill
By Philip Buda Ladu Council of Ministers on Friday adopted and passed an amendment bill seeking to adjust the Non-governmental Organization (NGO) Act 2016 to conform to the revitalized agreement. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Ruben Madol Arol presented the NGO Act 2016 Amendment Bill 2023 to the[Read More…]
SCARED: Economic crisis impedes blood donation
By Kidega Livingstone The current economic crisis has led to a critical shortage of blood supplies in the country’s health facilities and blood banks. Potential donors are hesitant to give blood due to fears of losing their livelihoods and lack of access to food as a result of the[Read More…]
All people are not born the same
By Ustaz Mark Bang People need to understand what it means to be a member in either family or society, groups or government, friends or crew. In every association, there is system, a system which everybody who has accepted to be its member must follow whether or not. Failure[Read More…]
Central Bank modifies 1,000 SSP note
By Bida Elly David Central Bank of South Sudan has announced it is introducing a modified 1,000 SSP notes. According to a statement seen by this outlet, the introduction of the modified 1,000 SSP notes is in line with the Banking Act of 2012 and the amended Central Bank of[Read More…]
Four visually impaired students awarded university scholarships
By Charles K Mark Four visually impaired students have been awarded academic scholarships to pursue degree programs at the University of Juba (UoJ). The scholarships, offered by the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), aim to support the students through their four-year degree programs in various disciplines. Jimmy Just[Read More…]
New health project to support over 1100 facilities
By Charles K Mark Government and health partners are set to roll out a new health project to scale up support to1158 health facilities across the 10 states and 3 administrative areas over the 3-year project lifetime. The project dubbed ‘Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP)’ is set to commence[Read More…]
Gov’t announces 3-day Eid al-Adha holiday
By Bosco Bush Workers around the country will be breaking for yet another lengthy Eid al-Adha holiday as the Ministry of Labour declared three days for the festival. According to a circular issued by the Ministry of Labour on June 12th, 2024, the Eid al-Adha holiday will commence on Sunday,[Read More…]
President Kiir, UN discuss elections, development
Charles K Mark President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Dennis Francis, the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), met on Thursday to discuss the elections and development progress. According to the Office of the President, the meeting between the two leaders focused on upcoming elections and the Country’s[Read More…]
Police manhandle UoJ female students
By Rehan Ajuet Moun A group of female students at the University of Juba (UoJ) have alleged that police personnel forcefully broke into their hostel and assaulted them, leaving some with broken teeth and ribs. According to one of the victims, the incident occurred after the university administration hiked[Read More…]
African Development Bank approves $8.6M for South Sudan
By Kidega Livingstone African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $8.6 million grant to support the second phase of the country’s Non-Oil Revenue Mobilization and Accountability Project (NORMA II). The grant, which includes $6.62 million from the African Development Fund (ADF) and $1.98 million from the ADF’s Transition[Read More…]