By Hou Akot Hou More than 150 returnees at Apada, in Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State received cash disbursements on Monday to help them overcome their hardships. Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), an international organization, distributed the money to spontaneous and organized returnees who fled the raging[Read More…]
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MPs summon local gov’t minister over tax use
By Yang Ater Revitalized Traditional Legislative Assembly in Lakes State has summoned the Minister of Local Government, Chol Kuotwel Manhom to appear before the house on Monday next week. The assembly wants the minister to answer questions about the collection and use of social services poll tax (hut-tax), as[Read More…]
Heavy rainfall predicted in Greater Horn of Africa
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Greater Horn of Africa braces for a mix of weather conditions in the coming months, according to the seasonal forecast released by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Centre (ICPAC). While much of South Sudan can expect above-normal rainfall from June to September, mirroring the[Read More…]
Experts urge increased funding to address climate crisis
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Climate experts are calling for increased local financing to address the growing impact of climate change in the region. This appeal was made during the 67th Greater Horn of Africa Outlook Forum in Juba. The forum, held from May 20th to 21st, highlighted the vulnerability[Read More…]
Unity State governor vows to strengthen legal system
By Charles K Mark New governor of Unity State, Riek Biem Tap Long, pledged to address lawlessness in the state by establishing a strong legal system. Governor Biem, drawing on his background in law, expressed his intention to prioritize the establishment of a court to prosecute anyone who violates[Read More…]
‘Quack clinics’ closure looms as Health Facility Bill tabled in parliament
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Minister of Health, Nejua Juma Mursal, has tabled the private health facility draft bill for 2024 before the parliament to regulate healthcare facilities scattered around Juba city. Addressing the MPs at the state parliament on Wednesday, Nejua said that when the demand for[Read More…]
Clearing agents protest hefty renewal fees
By Bida Elly David South Sudan Clearing Agents and Freight Forwarders Association (SSCAFFA) has announced an indefinite strike in protest of the significant increase in license renewal fees imposed by the government. In a letter issued on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, SSCAFFA stated that they will only return to[Read More…]
MPs criticize minister over lack of climate change disaster response
By Bida Elly David National Lawmakers criticized the National Minister of Environment and Forestry for not taking sufficient action to address the devastating floods that are worsening food insecurity across the country. Minister Josephine Napwon faced tough questions on Tuesday when cabinet ministers appeared before the parliament following a[Read More…]
Oyet questions supplementary budget delay
By Bida Elly David A heated debate erupted in the National Parliament on Tuesday regarding the delayed supplementary national budget demanded from the finance ministry. The Ministry of Finance was initially tasked by Parliament to draft a supplementary budget to address public sector needs (including elections and salary improvement)[Read More…]
LEADERSHIP AS GOD INTENDED
By Very Rev. Nathaniel Garang Aduotdiit IT’S NOT WISE TO BLAME GOD. Proverbs 19:3 ERV “People ruin their lives with the foolish things they do, and then they blame the Lord for it.” I have often heard people of God, so helplessly giving testimony, or rather expressing their grievance,[Read More…]
It is worrisome seeing leaders of tomorrow dying of hunger
Of the 7.2 million people facing food shortage in South Sudan, roughly 4.0 million are youth, out of a separate report of 1.2 million children with acute malnutrition in South Sudan. This clearly tells that a youthful part of the population is at an increased risk of food shortage. As[Read More…]
A short story of my last meeting with myself
Sometimes life seems short when so many good things are happening in your life. Maybe you got a new job and you just celebrated your graduation a few days ago. Now it seems like it is too fast. You want it to be slow so that you enjoy the moment[Read More…]
SPLM on driving seat to tame economic crises-Lam
By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretary-General, Peter Lam Both says that the party has now taken a lead in taming the volatile economy in the country. Mr. Lam made this remark on Monday at the swearing-in of Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo, Elia Richard Box, and Gola[Read More…]
South Sudan joins Regional Financial Management Institute
By Charles K Mark South Sudan has signed a memorandum of understanding to become the 15th member of the Microeconomic and Financial Management Institute (MEFMI). The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr. James Alic Garang, signed on behalf of the Government of South Sudan, while Dr.[Read More…]
Parliament adopts Kiir’s inaugural speech as policy document
By Bida Elly David The transitional national legislative assembly adopted President Salva Kiir’s inaugural speech on Monday during the resumption of sittings after Christmas recess. In Tuesday’s sitting that scrutinized the president’s policy statement, lawmakers analyzed and deliberated on the document with observations and recommendations. Kiir’s speech, which was[Read More…]
Insecurity, a stumbling block to South Sudan’s agriculture production
By Charles K Mark The minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Josephine Lagu has blamed insecurity across South Sudan as the major factor to poor agricultural production. Mrs. Lagu made the statement after lawmakers, during parliamentary sitting on Tuesday, raised concerns over a looming hunger across the country. In[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Diplomats in agony over non-payment
By Charles K Mark The minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation laments over suffering of South Sudan’s foreign diplomats, saying they are not paid. Ramadan Mohamed Abdalla Goc said the country has the least number of embassies in the world, but the diplomates have not been paid for[Read More…]
Nairobi Talks: Chief mediator reassures delegates of security amid assassination claims
By Charles K Mark Kenyan mediation team for South Sudan peace talks in Nairobi has reassured delegates and the public that discussions are being held in a secure environment. The assurance stemmed from claims of assassination attempts against rebel leader Gen. Stephen Buoy Rolyang. In a joint statement issued[Read More…]
Election not an easy matter without agreement-Lomuro
By Bida Elly David Conducting democratic elections is not an easy matter. There is need to expedite implementation of the revitalized agreement to pave way for polls, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs has said. South Sudan is journeying towards the end of a transitional period, expected to conclude with[Read More…]
No hope for salaries- says Finance Minister
By Bida Elly David National minister of finance has sounded alarm of “no hope” to pay salaries due to poor revenue generation from oil and non-oil sectors. Engineer Awow Daniel Chuang made the statement yesterday at Parliament, during scrutiny of President Salva Kiir’s speech made at the opening of[Read More…]