By Deng Ghai Deng   Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani delivered a message on South Sudan Martyrs Day, paying tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes and urging unity and patriotism. In his address, Jadalla honored the sacrifices made by those who fought for South Sudan’s freedom,[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Farmers in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, have pledged to intensify their efforts to fight hunger and boost the local economy, despite facing numerous challenges. Since the outbreak of the conflict in 2016, farmers in the region have struggled with a variety of issues, including[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Central Equatoria State government on Friday, unveiled a five-year strategic plan, with lasting peace, service delivery and developmental projects as priorities. Drafting of the strategic plan to realize a lasting peace and service delivery in six counties, was done in a three-day workshop, convened by the[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Central Equatoria governor has formed State Flood Mitigation Taskforce and Public Transport Drivers Union steering committees. Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, on Friday, issued gubernatorial orders for the formation of the two committees. One committee is aimed at mitigating challenges resulting from flooding while the other,[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   At least 118 women from different Payams in Juba County have received a cheque worth thirty thousand US dollars (USD 30,000) following the completion of the Business Entrepreneurship course. The ten groups of women from Rajaf East Payam, Luri Payam, Munuki Payam, and Rajaf Central Payams[Read More…]

By William Madouk   As dusk approaches, residents of Molobur Boma, Jebel Lado Payam, sit in anguish, disappointed, outside hastily assembled shelters and under trees. Bitter expressions of disappointment and losses imprinted across their faces after being violently stripped of the land that sustained them for years. “We have been[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   The construction of the Juba Market modern shopping mall has resumed after being suddenly suspended in March this year. The suspension was due to a claim that the land belonged to someone other than the Juba City Council. According to Deputy Speaker of Juba City Council,[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Dar Salam Market in Yei County, Central Equatoria State, was reduced to ashes by a devastating fire that broke out around 7:00 PM, Wednesday Night, according to eyewitness accounts. The Yei market has been a vital food supply hub for markets in the capital city of[Read More…]

By William Madouk   The Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency in Central Equatoria State is working on drafting a five-year strategic plan to achieve lasting peace and improve service delivery in six counties. This was announced yesterday during the launch of a three-day workshop aimed at developing[Read More…]

By William Madouk   The chairperson of the reconstituted Juba County Legislative Council, Robert Milla John, has been impeached by councillors due to poor leadership. This decision came after councillor Loro Luwala tabled a motion of no confidence against Mr. Milla during an extraordinary meeting chaired by Deputy Chairman David[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Central Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has recalled members to the UAP Property Board of Directors and appointed new members. In a gubernatorial decree read on state-owned SSBC on Tuesday, Governor Wani recalled the appointments of Mr. Fredrick Lokule, Mr. Peter Yatta[Read More…]

By William Madouk   A legislator from the national legislative assembly criticized the Boda-boda Association in Juba for extorting money from bike riders and ignoring their concerns. Lawmaker Majak Abraham, who represents Jonglei State, stated that the South Sudan Boda-boda Association is focused on collecting membership fees but neglecting the[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Authorities of Juba County, Central Equatoria State, have expelled vendors from the street of Kubri Habuba Market under Luri Payam. This action was taken after a hundred vendors, most of whom were women selling vegetables and produce, took up space on the street, which made it[Read More…]

By Buda Ladu   Central Equatoria State Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, on Saturday, presented President Salva Kiir Mayardit with cultural gifts as a gesture of friendship, leadership and power. Governor Jadalla was accompanied during the courtesy visit, by his counterpart from Eastern Equatoria State, Governor Louis Lobong Lojore, during[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has expressed its commitment to bolstering the agricultural sector in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. Pur Telar, the head of FAO field office in Central Equatoria, State remarked after the successful workshop conducted by the Ministry[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Central Equatorial State Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has made sweeping changes in the administration, including replacing the Yei River Zone Director of Revenue. In a series of gubernatorial orders issued on Thursday, Chandiga Michael Martin was relieved of his duties as the Director[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Central Equatoria State government has reported insecurity incidents in Yei, Juba, and Mangala. During a council of ministers meeting on Thursday, the state minister of local government and law enforcement presented a memo on security concerns, highlighting crimes such as killings, abductions, injuries, and gang robberies[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Juba County Commissioner, Emmanuel Tete Ezbon, has issued a local order aimed at improving order and sanitation within the county. Effective July 17th, 2024, the directive bans several activities along Juba County’s main roads, especially Kuburi Haboba. The new regulations prohibit all forms of street[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Members of cooperative group in Yei River County, Central Equatoria, face numerous challenges during the agricultural season, prompting a call for more training from livelihood partners operating in the county. Batali Jackson James, a cooperative member, emphasized the need for capacity-building training to empower members with[Read More…]