By William Madouk National fire brigade and Bureau of Standards have reportedly formed a joint committee to probe petrol stations adjacent to residential areas. As fuel trade is a lucrative business, several investors have immensely embraced the sector, to the extent of scattering filling stations all over Juba: with some[Read More…]

By Rebecca Athiang Bol. National minister of Trade and Industry has issued a ministerial order for implementation of a compulsory issuance of pre-import standard certificate for all goods coming into the country. In the order dated June 2, minister of trade Kuol Athian Mawien directed all stakeholders to adhere to[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David As the new Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), Athian Diing Athian assumed office, no doubt that challenges await him, with new recruitment policy, top on the list. Dr. Patrick Mugoya, a Tanzanian national, who Mr. Athian Diing Athian has replaced, attempted to implement[Read More…]

By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) under Dr. Riek Machar has protested what it termed bias in the latest distribution of ranks for the unification of the second command. On Tuesday, the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces distributed ranks in the command as the next step[Read More…]

By William Madouk National Bureau of Standards and Japanese private firm, East Africa Automobile (EAA), have struck a deal for mandatory motor vehicle and spare parts inspections before entering the country. The 5-years contract entails provision of services for pre-shipment verification of product conformity with the standards of all motor[Read More…]

By Rebecca Athiang Bol The Organization of Children’s Harmony (TOCH) appeals to the donor communities to support aid agencies in order to tackle the growing humanitarian needs in the country. Mr. Marko Madut Garang, the Executive Director for TOCH, said despite the mounting crisis, donor partners no longer prioritize the[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David An end to a political ploy between the twin SPLM parties over the position and destiny of former Defense Minister, Angelina Teny seems uncertain, with new in-drop tweets offering controversial opines.   Until the two principals of the SPLM’s twin parties, President Salva Kiir Mayardit and[Read More…]

By Staff Writer President Salva Kiir Mayardit is in South Africa on an official working visit, where he will meet his counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa. Salva Kiir left Juba for Pretoria, Tuesday morning and was seen off by top government officials, among them, the First Vice President, Riek Machar Teny.[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan’s National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has downplayed threats by Ugandan truckers to lay down tools, citing that the final decision for South Sudan’s authority to destroy toxic maize flour. Affected parties in the impounded maize and wheat flour, on Monday, gave South Sudan authorities a[Read More…]

By Kiden Stella Mandela Central Equatoria state governor has sacked the mayor of Juba city council, Michael Lado Allah-Jabu from office. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony sacked the city mayor along with his top cabinet officers that included the two deputies, and the executive chief. Emmanuel Khamis Richard, the Commissioner of[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The new commissioner general of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) has set a benchmark and promised to generate SSP 40 billion monthly, from non-oil revenues into the Country’s coffers. Mr. Athian Ding Athian, who was on Tuesday received at the general headquarters by his staff, showed[Read More…]

By Yien Gattuor A mass measles vaccination campaign targeting returnee children has been launched in Rubkona and Koch Counties of Unity State, with an unspecified number of people expected to be vaccinated. The campaign targets children between 5 months and 15 years, especially the returnees who recently fled the war[Read More…]

By William Madouk National Ministry of Labor has announced a three-day public holiday across the country to mark the festivity of Muslims’ Eid al-Adha. Undersecretary at the Ministry of Labor, Ms. Mary Hillary Wani, said the holiday will begin on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, and end on Friday, June 30,[Read More…]

By William Madouk President Salva Kiir has yet again assured Sudanese of his commitment to restore peace and stability in Sudan. Kenyan President William Ruto had mid this month replaced Salva Kiir as Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) lead-mediator on Sudan conflict, but Gen. Burhan protested the change. On Monday,[Read More…]

By William Madouk Three South Sudanese athletes have won four medals at the just concluded Special Olympic World Games in Berlin, Germany. Athlete Ms. Sarah Juru won bronze and silver medals altogether while Ms. Esther Wayet won a silver medal; and Mr. Richard Peter got bronze in the 200-meter and[Read More…]

UNFA Sweden announced its commitment of 90 million Swedish Krona ($8.4 million) to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, to implement its fourth Country Programme on sexual and reproductive health and rights, in support of the Government and people of South Sudan. UNFPA Representative Dr. Demola Olajide acknowledged the[Read More…]

By William Madouk Parties affected by the impounded Ugandan maize and wheat flour have given South Sudan authorities a 4-day ultimatum to release the trucks or they stop supplying the country with foodstuffs. Ugandan processors and exporters, transporters, and Truck drivers protested Juba’s intention to dump over 2,400 matrix tons[Read More…]

By Staff Writer Norway earmarks NOK 20 million (approx. 1.9 million USD) to support the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangement Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM). The total contribution this year is a solid increase of support from Norway and comes in addition to other forms of support to the mechanism.[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole Education Cannot Wait (ECW) has commended President Salva Kiir for his strong support for girls’ education in the country as it launches a US$72 million education emergency project. Over the weekend, the organization’s Executive Director, Yasmine Sheriff, briefed the President on the activities her organization is[Read More…]