By Ijoo Bosco An 8-year-old boy died in an accident on Tuesday along the Magwi-Obbo road in Amika Boma of Magwi Payam, Eastern Equatoria State. Speaking to this publication, Ongee Jackson Milla Lazarus, Magwi traffic police officer in charge, confirmed that the incident occurred in Amika when a motorcyclist named[Read More…]
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Five wounded in Warrap cattle raid
By Hou Akot Hou At least five people were wounded in a cattle raid on Wednesday in Mariik, Ngap-Agok payam, Gogrial East County, Warrap State, according to local authorities. Residents report the raiders came from the Luany-jang community, allegedly seeking revenge against the Akook community. Ngap-Agok Payam Administrator Daniel Machar[Read More…]
UN hands over office to Election Security Committee
By Yiep Joseph United Nations Integrated Electoral Assistance Team (UN IEAT) on Thursday handed over a fully furnished office and conference facility to Election Security Committee at the National Police Service. The office, located within the National Police headquarters, is equipped with ICT equipment, including computers, and a solar power[Read More…]
Jadalla calls for a collaborative security solution
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo has urged county commissioners to work closely with security coordinators to address the persistent insecurity troubling the state. He made the call during the opening of the Commissioners’ and Mayor’s Forum on Wednesday. The three-day forum, supported by the United[Read More…]
Abdelbagi directed to boost agriculture
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has directed Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, to boost agriculture. Kiir made the call on Thursday during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed government officials at the presidential palace. Abdelbagi Akol was relieved on Monday from the position of Vice[Read More…]
Military integration faces hurdles
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In-Opposition (SPLA-IO) is skeptical over integration of forces due to sluggish implementation of 2018 peace agreement’s provisions. SPLA-IO), Spokesperson Col. Lam Paul Gabriel said unification and deployment provisions of the peace agreement have not fully been implemented. Recent intensified clashes between the[Read More…]
Succession matrix for transferring and sustaining family generational wealth
By Mark Oloya Nekemiah The origin of family businesses dates back to the medieval period e.g. guilds, artisan workshops, and agrarian societies. Last year, 2024, South Sudan hosted the 24th East Africa Community (EAC) business show for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) inclusive of two other business shows for[Read More…]
Unlocking Untapped Resources
By James Aniceto Batikayo Recent media highlights of the World Bank report on national resource sectors, particularly: Fishery, Forestry, Game and Tourism in South Sudan, have been very interesting and exciting. Many people wish that those reports could have covered a wider range of such resources that have remained untapped[Read More…]
World Radio Day 2025: Supporting Radio to Promote Climate Literacy in South Sudan
By Manas James Okony In a world where truth has always remained a victim in the battle for narratives, radio stands out as the most reliable and credible source of information in South Sudan. To us, this should be an asset worth cherishing, especially given the country’s alarmingly high[Read More…]
Nation Talks
The public needs funds to be allocated for payment in all government institutions. Civil servants working in the institutions are facing serious challenges that require urgent solutions. Otherwise, the Ministry of Finance risks becoming merely a title in the country, perceived as serving its own interests rather than those of[Read More…]
GPOC plane crash survivor discharged
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Greater Pioneering Operating Company (GPOC) engineer who survived last month’s plane crash in Unity State oil field, has been discharged from Peace Hospital. According to a close relative, Maker Emmanuel who survived in miraculous way, leaving many still in bewilderment, was discharge from a hospital in[Read More…]
Commissioners, Mayor’s forum kicks off in Juba
By Yiep Joseph A three-day Commissioners’ and Mayors’ Forum, aimed at addressing critical issues and developing effective recommendations for improved governance has kicked off in Central Equatoria State. The forum, which began on Wednesday with support from UNMISS, brings together local government officials from across the state. Participants include four[Read More…]
Kiir tasks new Vice Presidents to revive economy
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir has tasked newly appointed Vice Presidents Josephine Joseph Lagu and Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel to improve service delivery and revitalize the struggling economy. During their swearing-in ceremony, President Kiir directed the vice presidents to focus on robust economic transformation, including diversifying the economy and[Read More…]
Oxfam condemns ‘senseless’ killing of staff
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Oxfam’s Acting Country Director, Felix Koske, has condemned an attack on an Oxfam food distribution center that resulted in deaths of two humanitarian workers. The two staff members were attacked by armed robbers and died from gunshot wounds. Oxfam expressed its condolences to the families and[Read More…]
SPLM-IO condemns ‘assassination’ attempt on Futuyo
By Philip Buda Ladu and Willian Maduok Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) has condemned an attack on the residence of former Western Equatoria Governor, Lt-Gen Alfred Futuyo Karaba, describing it as an assassination attempt. The SPLM-IO also alleges attacks on other members in Yambio, Tombura, and Nagero Counties,[Read More…]
Salaries, my priority
By William Madouk Newly appointed Vice President for Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, has hinted that clearing civil servants’ salary arrears is his top priority. Following his swearing-in, Dr. Bol Mel stated that his immediate focus will be addressing the long-standing issue of unpaid salaries for civil servants and[Read More…]
The success of a teacher in classroom
Planning is key. Competency minus planning is a failure. A classroom teacher must plan well for his/her class. Such planning includes listing all the topics to be covered in each term. Listing the topics will help him/her to prepare the scheme of work. Planning his/her topics will help him/her finish[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Dear Mr. President, I am heartened to write to your office. As the head of state and father of the nation, it excites me to express my thoughts through this letter—not because I oppose your leadership, but because there are important issues I wish to bring to your attention.[Read More…]
Enhance standards for economic growth-Trade minister urges
By William Madouk Minister of Trade and Industry has urged South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) to ensure maintaining standards for consumer safety and economic growth. Ambassador Joseph Moun Majak made the remark on Tuesday during his first official visit to the Bureau’s metrology and central laboratories. He called[Read More…]
Teachers decry limited playgrounds
By Yiep Joseph As Juba City rapidly urbanizes, teachers are raising concerns about the shrinking availability of playgrounds for children in residential areas. The issue was highlighted on Tuesday during a handover ceremony of sports materials donated by partners to 26 public primary schools in Juba. Elizabeth Jino Jada, headteacher[Read More…]