By Kidega Livingstone National Minister of Trade and Industry, William Anyuon Kuol was forced to withdraw a statement criticizing legislators for not visiting their constituencies during recess and engaging with constituents on issues of agricultural production. While responding to questions from lawmakers about the government intervention on looming hunger[Read More…]
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Kiir vows funding sports to foster unity
By Charles K Mark President Salva Kiir Mayardit has pledged to invest in sports to foster peace and national unity within the country. Kiir’s commitment was expressed during the inauguration of the country’s first modern sports facility, the Juba National Stadium, on Tuesday. Kiir emphasized that the celebration of[Read More…]
Finance Minister promises salary pay
By Kidega Livingstone Minister of Finance and Planning, Awow Daniel Chuang, has promised to release the salaries in the coming days. This announcement came after Members of Parliament summoned the Minister to answer questions regarding the eight-month delay in civil servant salaries. “On the issue of whether in the[Read More…]
SSPDF soldiers in Aweil receive food aid
By Hou Akot Hou Commissioner of Aweil North County in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State has provided much-needed food assistance to South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) stationed at the Sudan border. On Saturday, the Aweil North County Commissioner, Kiir Chan Wol, visited Brigade 9 in Jorboich, where he[Read More…]
Over 10 PWDs get land documents
By Kidega Livingstone At least 15 Persons living with Disabilities on Unity State received land registration documents to protect their land. The documents were provided by Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources (CSCNR) in Bentiu Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp. The handing over of the documents, which was supported[Read More…]
WES feeder roads rehabilitated
By Mangu Victor Equatoria Teak Company Ltd in Western Equatoria State (WES) has officially handed over rehabilitated feeder roads in Sakure Payam, Nzara County, to the State Ministry of Roads and Bridges. During a ceremony held in the Tumba area of Sakure Payam, the WES Minister of Roads and[Read More…]
Gov’t asks for Climate Change adaptation project funding
By Kidega Livingstone In the face of an impending flooding crisis, the government of South Sudan has called on the Global Fund and GAVI (the Vaccine Alliance) to increase funding for climate change adaptation measures. This request comes after Uganda issued a serious alert to South Sudan; warning of[Read More…]
USSP party demands Ice Factory closure
By Kidega Livingstone United South Sudan Party (USSP) has called for immediate closure of AK Ice factory located within residential area of Juba’s Nabari Northern Zone, citing serious concerns raised by the local residents. According to the party’s spokesperson, Nyarsuk Patrick James, the residents have expressed grave concerns over[Read More…]
Parliament passes Wildlife Bill
By Philip Buda Ladu Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Monday unanimously passed Tourism Bill 2024 from its third and final reading stages. It now awaits the president’s assent into law. The bill was first presented to the TNLA in 2023 by the Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism[Read More…]
Cardinal donates SSP10 million for Church project
By Charles K Mark The head of the Catholic Church in South Sudan has donated 10 million South Sudanese Pounds for completion of a project at Sacred Heart of Jesus-Kworejik in Luri Payam. His Eminence Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla announced the contribution during the feast of Sacred Heart[Read More…]
Juba Stadium set for Sudan derby, today
Kei Emmanuel Duku/William Madouk All roads lead to Juba National Stadium as the national team, Bright Stars, set their sights on victory against Sudan in today’s FIFA World Cup qualifier at Juba National Stadium. Sudan National Team is already in the County to face South Sudan. Bright Stars’ Head[Read More…]
Uganda stops South Sudanese Fish traders crossing to DR. Congo
By Charles K. Mark Several South Sudanese fish traders have raised concerns over actions taken by Uganda’s Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU), impounding fish shipments worth $1,127,000 belonging to the traders. Mangar Akuot Yuang, from the South Sudan Fish Traders’ Union in the Democratic Republic of Congo, said the FPU[Read More…]
Lomuro announces disbursement peace fund
By Bida Elly David Cabinet Affairs Minister, Martin Elia Lomuro, has announced disbursement of funds to various peace implementation committees. “As I speak now, payments to the concerned agreement institutions have been made,” Lomuro said. The announcement follows days after Lawmakers questioned the minister over alleged missing of cash[Read More…]
Central Bank’s new headquarters nears completion
By Ngor Deng Matem The construction of the Bank of South Sudan’s (BoSS) new headquarters is progressing steadily, with the project expected to be completed. During a recent site visit, BoSS Governor Dr. James Alic Garang expressed his appreciation for the work done by the Shandong Construction Company and[Read More…]
Yei prepares to receive Jadalla
By James Innocent The people of Yei River County are preparing and eagerly awaiting the arrival of Governor, Augustino Jadalla Wani. In preparation for the governor’s upcoming tour of the state’s six counties, over ten reception committees have been formed in Yei. The date of the visit is yet[Read More…]
Respect chain of command, Jadalla tells cabinet
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State (CES) Governor Augustino Jadallah has warned state officials and lawmakers against misusing titles and called on them to respect the chain of command in government operations. The directive was issued during a meeting of the CES Council of Ministers, according to the[Read More…]
25 equipped on electoral process
By Yang Ater Yang United Nations Integrated Electoral Assistance Team (UN IEAT) organized a 3-day “Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections” (BRIDGE) workshop in Lakes State. The training covered electoral principles, the legal framework for the electoral process, an overview of the electoral system, the roles and functions[Read More…]
Eminent protest as University lecturers demand 7 months’ pay
By Yang Ater Yang Lecturers at the Rumbek University of Science and Technology (RUST) are demanding immediate payment of seven months’ worth of salary arrears and outstanding allowances for the 2023-2024 academic year. This came after the general assembly of the Rumbek University of Science and Technology academic association[Read More…]
Nairobi Talks; Parties respond to peace protocols
By Staff writer The parties participating in the Nairobi peace talks will today provide their input into a 75-page document that will be transformed into peace protocols. Last week, the mediators presented a summarized version of the presentations made by the parties on four key topics: political issues and[Read More…]
Norway pledges support to Nairobi talks
By Charles K Mark Norwegian government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering lasting peace in South Sudan, a country it considers a longstanding ally. Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide emphasized Norway’s dedication to collaborating with Kenya in overcoming the obstacles impeding the South Sudanese peace process.[Read More…]