By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce has criticized the involvement of police officers from the Criminal Investigative Department (CID) unit in extorting money from traders for market security charges. Robert Pitia, the chairperson of the state Chamber of Commerce told this outlet that he received numerous[Read More…]

By Victor Mangu Western Equatoria state Ministry of General Education and Instruction has launched a project to reduce unemployment and boost youth livelihoods. The project aims at strengthening the gender-responsive Technical Vocational Education and Training system in South Sudan. Implemented by Finn Church Aid in partnership with UNESCO, the training[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria State Minister of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism has temporarily closed all unclean slaughterhouses in Juba City and its surrounding areas. Minister Alex Lotiyu Elias issued an order on July 24, 2023, follows complaints from the state butchers’ union about smuggling of cattle, absence[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria State Governor, Emmanuel Adil has launched road rehabilitation project, aimed at decongesting traffic in Juba city. The road expansion project is a part of realization of a robust transformative initiative of expanding road network within the city in a bid to decongest traffic jams[Read More…]

By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County have conducted a one-day meeting to discuss taxation policies and mechanisms to regulate commodity prices. According to the local authorities, the current policies have contributed to the hike of commodities prices in the county. The meeting was attended by representatives from government[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria State gov’t has handed over 13 tractors to the County Commissioners to boost food production across the State. The handover of the tractors comes as a fulfillment of the State government’s strategic direction on economic revival through agriculture. Speaking during the handing-over ceremony, Governor[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria State governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, and his entourage returned to Juba yesterday after a successful investment tour to Turkey. Governor’s return was disclosed by his press office on the governor’s official Facebook page; however, no details have been disclosed or mentioned. Neither was there[Read More…]

By Staff writer At a time when Central Equatoria is witnessing a high number of returns of internally displaced people and refugees, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) gathered over 70 key stakeholders to a workshop that aimed at developing a durable solutions strategy to support displacement-affected communities in the[Read More…]

By William Madouk Central Equatoria State governor, Emmanuel Adil has travelled to the Republic of Türkiye to explore business and investment opportunities between the two countries. “The Governor, accompanied by State Minister of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism, Alex Lotiyu Elia, have departed for a three-day State working visit,” the[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria State Transitional Legislative Assembly member accuses some state officials of using cattle-related insecurity for profiteering. SPLM-IO party state Assembly chief whip, Hon. Dabe Francis claimed that cattle-related insecurity that often results into formation of committees given millions of pounds have turned into lucrative businesses.[Read More…]

By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) launched its party secretariat in Kajokeji County of Central Equatoria State yesterday. Senior SPLM/A-IO member at the political bureau, Mr. Matata Frank, who is also the party chief whip at the Council of States, led the launch. Mr. Matata was[Read More…]

By William Madouk Central Equatoria State reconstituted Transitional Legislative Assembly was on Monday forced to adjourn its ordinary sitting in solidarity with the speaker, who is mourning the death of his nephew. Deputy Speaker, Dr. Salaam Alhaj Abdallah, said they could not continue with the sitting because the Speaker, Peter[Read More…]

By Malek Arol At least 11 traditional chiefs in Mangaten residential area received training from Steward Women Organization, on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and sexual violence. Gamma Hassan, Legal Head Officer for Steward Women Organisation, explained that training which kicked off on Tuesday aims at equipping the chiefs with necessary knowledge[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State has posted three branded Land Cruiser pickups to enhance security coordination and intervention in Kajo-Keji, Lainya counties and Wonduruba Administrative Payam. On delegation of powers by the state governor, the deputy governor, Sarah Nene, dispatched the three security intervention cars to the three[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Refugees in Gorom settlement in Central Equatoria state of South Sudan are appealing for the provision of shelter and other necessary services amid surge in population. The chairperson of the refugees in Gorom, Okello Ojullo said lack of enough food is one of the greatest encounters[Read More…]

BY William Madouk A civil-military dialogue in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State ends with calls for a speedy conclusion of the Rome peace talks between the government and holdout opposition groups. Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) organized the dialogue, in the wake of a soaring relationship, characterized by[Read More…]

By Emelda Siama John Lopula Juba city Mayor Michael Lado Allah-Jabu on Wednesday presented to the legislative council the annual budget of Juba City Council for the financial year 2023-2024. The mayor, together with his deputy for administration and finance, submitted the rate schedule of the Juba City Council, which[Read More…]

By Emelda Siama John Lopula Leaders of the Greater Yei convened an emergency meeting with Central Equatoria State governor to seek ways of curbing threatening insecurities in the area. The commissioners of Yei River County, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa, and Lainya County’s Emmanuel Khamis Richard, and the Security Coordinator of Yei,[Read More…]

By Emelda Siama John Lopula Juba Mayors, Michael Lado Allah-Jabu has dissolved the 57 quarter councils within the City Council jurisdiction. The city mayor pronounced the dissolution via a local order issued on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, pending the formation of new executive bodies. Alluding to as “Local Order No.[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria state government sets to celebrate the 12th anniversary of South Sudan’s Independence in Kajo-Keji County. A decision warmly welcomed by the community, who believe the occasion will instill hope to returnees, expectant to rebuild their lives. The occasion will be marked on July 9[Read More…]