By Kei Emmanuel Juba National Stadium’s official inauguration yesterday was overshadowed by a renewed dispute over ownership. Central Equatorial State (CES) Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Rita Dominic Jada, told media on Monday that the stadium belongs to the Juba Local Football Association (JLFA) and the state ministry,[Read More…]
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Bright Stars fall 3-0 to Sudan at Juba Stadium launch
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudanese witnessed a historic yet disappointing night, as Sudan humiliated the national team 3:0, on Tuesday. Over 4,000 spectators and dignitaries, including President Salva Kiir and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, gathered for the stadium’s inauguration and the crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Sudan.[Read More…]
MTN boosts football with $25,000 donation to SSFA
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Telecommunications Company, MTN, has pledged its support to national football with a $25,000 donation to the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA). Ali Monzer, MTN’s CEO, announced the donation on Monday, ahead of the Juba Stadium inauguration. He emphasized MTN’s commitment to promoting national unity through[Read More…]
Al-Merriekh FC Bentiu warms for 2023/2024 CEACAFA Kagame Cup
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Al-Merriekh FC Bentiu is among teams considered by administration of Council of East and Central African Football Association (CECAFA) to participate in CECAFA Kagame Cup, this year. CECAFA has confirmed that 10 teams from the region to participate in this year’s edition, scheduled to take[Read More…]
Juba Stadium inauguration opens new sports era
By Kei Emmanuel Duku After three years of renovation, Juba National Stadium was finally inaugurated on Tuesday with a ceremony attended by President Salva Kiir and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The $7.5 million renovation was funded by FIFA’s Forward Program. However, Gen. Augustino Maduot, South Sudan Football Association (SSFA)[Read More…]
Subsidized food now available in Juba- Minister
By Bida Elly David National Minister of Trade, William Anyuon Kuol, has announced that the long-awaited subsidized food items have arrived in the capital city, Juba. The minister’s announcement came after he was summoned by the National Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. “We are really sorry because the food has[Read More…]
$20 Million allocation to assist vulnerable South Sudanese
By Charles K Mark South Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SSHF) has allocated $20 million to provide life-saving assistance to 290,000 of the most vulnerable people in the country. The aid will be distributed in Aweil East (Northern Bahr El Ghazal), Nasir (Upper Nile), Rubkona (Unity), and Pibor (Greater Pibor Administrative[Read More…]
No rest until sports becomes catalyst for unity-Akech
By William Madouk National Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr Jospeh Geng Akech vowed not to rest until sport becomes a catalyst of unity and social aspiration across the country. “We will work tirelessly to ensure that sports become a catalysis for national unity, social aspiration and economic development,”[Read More…]
MPs compel trade minister to withdraw criticism
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…]
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…]