By Kidega Livingstone Central Equatoria State Ministry of Trade and Industry and the state Chamber of Commerce, are set to meet Juba business community to address soaring prices. The meeting, scheduled for next week, will bring together representatives from various sectors, including petrol stations, manufacturers and currency dealers. Others[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Wau Petrol station fire raises safety concerns
By Bida Elly David A devastating fire outbreak occurred at petrol station in Wau town, the capital of Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State, destroying two offices and two cars. The acting police commissioner of WBGs, Maj. Gen. Simon Yasi, told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper via phone from Wau that the[Read More…]
NBS generates SSP 1.2 Billion monthly-minister
By William Madouk National minister of trade and industry, William Anyuon Kuol revealed that South Sudan National Bureau of Standards generates about SSP 1.2 billion per month. “The monthly report from this institution, the last report that I got, was SSP 1.2 billion that was raised by this institution[Read More…]
Bureau to increase presence in states
By William Madouk South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) plans to extend its operation to the ten states and three administrative areas to ensure safety and quality. National minister of trade and industry, William Anyuon Koul revealed yesterday during the handover of 18 laptops and 10 motorcycles to[Read More…]
Trade minister to review contracts
By William Madouk National Ministry of Trade and Industry has obtained cabinet approval to conduct a comprehensive review of all trading contracts falling under his jurisdiction. William Anyuon Kuol expressed his concern over prevalence of foreign nationals occupying a significant portion of informal employment opportunities in retail businesses and[Read More…]
Fresh Abyei clashes leaves one person injured
By Bida Elly David At least one person was reportedly injured during clashes between armed youth from the Abyei Administrative Area and Warrap State on Tuesday. Bulis Koch, the Abyei Area Information Minister, told the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the incident occurred in Mijak County around midday.[Read More…]
SPLA-IO forces in pathetic state-Lam
By Kidega Livingstone Sudan People’s Liberation Army In-opposition (SPLA-IO) has raised concerns of lack of essential supplies for their forces in Upper Nile State who are yet to be unified. Deputy Chairman of the Joint Defense Board and Acting General Chief of Staff of SPLA-IO, Lt. Gen. Gabriel Duop[Read More…]
Muor signs harsh bill into law
By Charles K Mark Warrap State governor, Kuol Muor Muor signed Conflict Resolution and Sustainable Development Act, 2024, known as the “Green Book Bill” into law. Upon signing the act, Governor Muor warned citizens against violence, urging that the law-dabbled ‘Green Book” would not spare culprits who took the[Read More…]
We see it as hunger, but they see it as satiation
What people see as 6, other people see it as 9. This is exactly how inflation is seen in South Sudan. Politicians are very funny people. When they see a cow, they call it a donkey. And when they see a donkey, they call it a cow. That is the[Read More…]
The zebra and lion’s struggle for survival in the jungle
Life in the jungle, just like this life in South Sudan is about running. You just have to run, now, today and every day because your life depends on it. The jungle is not for the weak and because you are weak, you have many reasons to blame nature for[Read More…]
Four years of the RTGoNU: Why the Parties must dialogue, deliver the promise of stable, peaceful, democratic South Sudan
By Amb. Charles Tai Gituai Today, South Sudan marks four years since the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) was formed on 22 February 2020 and the Transitional Period began. The Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) gives the[Read More…]
The current economic situation in South Sudan has reached a critical point, where the lives of the poor are at stake due to the alarming rise in commodity prices and crippling inflation. Distress and anxiety have become the daily reality for South Sudanese citizens, particularly the impoverished, who bear the[Read More…]
Ikotos call for telecom network
By Jino Wilson Residents of Ramula payam in Ikotos County, Eastern Equatoria State, urgently need establishment of a telephone network in the area for communication. Simon Lotwani, a youth representative at Ramula Boma, stated the significance of a network as a medium for seamless communication and connecting people globally.[Read More…]
Over 300 delegates expected for Juba Economic Forum
By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria Business Union (CESBU) is expecting over 300 delegates across the world for its 2nd edition of the Juba Economic Forum next week. Yesterday, the CEBU leadership briefed State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony on the progress attained ahead of the 2nd edition of the[Read More…]
Minister Awut boosts education reform
By Bida Elly David National Minister of General Education and Instructions drives to improve education sector through construction of more public schools in the country. Awut Deng Acuil disclosed her plan on Tuesday during her visit to Northern Bahr-Al-Ghazal State on the mission to assess education projects in the[Read More…]
Returnees face catastrophic conditions-RRC
By Hou Akot Hou Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) is urgently appealing for assistance to over 700 households residing in makeshift shelters in Rumaker Village, Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. Mr. Angelo Deng Akol, Deputy Chairperson of the RRC, revealed the dire situation during a press[Read More…]
Activist calls for speedy Phase 2 forces unification
By Charles K Mark Activist Edmond Yakani urges the interim unity government (R-TGoNU) to speed up the second and last phase of the unified forces, to create confidence and trust for the forthcoming elections. The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) made the call following a[Read More…]
Gov’t unveils measures to control prices
By Kidega Livingstone National Ministry of Trade and Industry and its line institutions have unveiled measures to control the runaway inflation characterized by the weakening of the South Sudanese Pounds, triggering commodity price hikes in the markets. In recent days, the populace, including government officials, witnessed a staggering increase[Read More…]
Forecast predicts wetter conditions for Greater Horn of Africa
By ’Dogga Morris Luwo The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has released its March to May 2024 seasonal forecast, revealing a higher probability of wetter-than-normal conditions across most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa. According to the forecast, several countries are expected to experience increased rainfall[Read More…]
Top NAS officers join gov’t
By William Madouk A high-ranking officer of the National Salvation Front (NAS), led by General Thomas Cirilo, defected from the group to the government. Operations commander Col. Joseph Lasu Laila, under the command of Lt. Gen. John Kenyi Loburon, said he forsakes rebellion under Gen. Thomas and accepts President[Read More…]