By Charles K. Mark In a display of support and unity, the South Sudan Basketball Team returned home to a hero’s welcome after a remarkable journey in the FIBA World Cup in the Philippines. Tears, chants and traditional dances marked the celebration as thousands flocked to Juba International Airport[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) decries sluggish implementation of key tasks South Sudan’s revitalized peace agreement. RJMEC interim Chairperson, Charles Tai Gituai made the observation while giving quarterly report to the national Assembly, in Juba. He said that parties to the agreement lack commitment to[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The Minister of Petroleum, Puot Kang Chol said plans are underway for South Sudan to establish its own oil pipeline following years of dependency on Sudan. Speaking during the second day of the national economic conference, Mr. Kang said the government faced numerous challenges, including paying[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu, has warned of a possible resurgence of climate risks in the region. Mr. Workneh was speaking during the Africa Climate Summit High-Level Ministerial Dialogue in Nairobi, Kenya. He said that climate change had imposed challenges on[Read More…]

By William Madouk A plenary discussion on the second day of the ongoing National Economic Conference was dominated by how the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) could stabilize prices in the market. It all sparked off when Central Bank governor, Johnny Ohisa presented on the role of the BoSS in[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark President Salva Kiir has directed the new Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. James Morgan Pitia, to address the financial challenges facing the country’s foreign missions. Kiir issued the directives to Amb. Morgan yesterday during his swearing-in. The president urged the newly appointed minister[Read More…]

By William Madouk United States, United Kingdoms and Norway said South Sudan does not have a conducive environment for business development and private sector investment. US Ambassador to Juba, Michael J. Adler commended while representing the three countries, normally referred to as TROIKA, during opening of South Sudan national Economic[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark Finance minister from the Arab Republic of Egypt calls for memorandum of understanding to end double taxation in South Sudan. Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed made the appeal on Monday, during his opening speech of the first ever South Sudan economic conference in Juba. “We hope that we[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Vice President for Economic Cluster Dr. James Wani Igga has outlined insecurity, weak institutions, illiteracy and poor planning as major factors crippling South Sudan’s economy. Addressing the National Economic Forum on Monday, VP Igga said insecurity has deterred foreign investors from establishing businesses in the country,[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan Economic Conference kicked off yesterday with an emphasis on revamping agricultural schemes and mining sector for economic stability. In his opening remarks, the National Minister of Finance, Bak Barnaba Chol, said the conference will enable the government to renew its commitment towards stabilizing the economy[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan considers President Salva Kiir Mayardit as better mediator for resolving Sudan war. Gen. Burhan declared his position on Monday after landing Juba for a meeting with South Sudan’s President Kiir on the Sudan crisis. The visit to Juba[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudanese traveling to Central African Republic (CAR) will now not be required to acquire visas, thanks to a visa waiver agreement signed on Saturday. A similar courtesy will be extended to citizens of Central African Republic as the two countries signed an agreement when President Faustin[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark South Sudan seeks financial support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support thousands of returnees and refugees who fled the war in Sudan. Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Albino Akok Atak, returned from Saudi Arabia after delivering a letter to His Majesty King of Saudi Arabia. According[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David University of Juba has announced that the institution will block students who have not paid their fees or those with balances from accessing the campus. Vice-Chancellor of the institution, John Akech issued a notice that effective from September 12th to September 202 all students should clear[Read More…]

By William Madouk A controversial audio circulating on social media has set Central Equatoria state Sudan Peoples’ Liberation Movement (SPLM) party cadres at loggerheads. The political wrangle commiserates former Juba City Council Mayor, Kalisto Lado Faustino against Juba County SPLM Party secretariat under James Yugu. Irritated by the audio that[Read More…]

By William Madouk and Hou Akot Hou South Sudan’s first-ever national economic conference commences today in a bid to bail the country from hardship while citizens’ expectations shoot up. A key issue on the table at the conference, attended by scholars, think tanks policymakers and analysts, is reshaping the country’s[Read More…]

By William Madouk Once considered a global environmental hazard, plastic waste has now emerged a profitable venture through “Pick and Earn” project. The project that turns plastic waste into money making activity was launched on Friday, by Juba City Council Authority in partnership with Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Individuals[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria governor directs the state land commission to investigate cases of land grabbing and hold perpetrators accountable.   Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony voiced the directives at swearing-in of a new deputy chairperson of the state land commission, Kenyi Eresto Michael, on Friday. The governor said[Read More…]