By Mamer Abraham National Minister for Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon, has handed over three trucks and two vans to Juba City Council to boost garbage collection. The trucks were donated by the government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Napwon appreciated JICA for the grant they[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Leaders at the Africa Climate Summit have ruled that the continent does not contribute to global warming through carbon emissions related to the use of fossil fuels. The summit, in a joint communiqué, blames Western nations responsible for carbon emissions that culminate in Africa warming faster than[Read More…]

By William Madouk Minister of Information, Michael Makuei has emphasized the need for a reliable power source over generators to spur economic development in the country. “The first thing that we ought to do is to ensure that we are connected to a reliable source of energy. It is not[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Economic experts are urging South Sudan government to reform the poor taxation system, tainted by malpractices and poor technological management. The idea came on the third day of ongoing National Economic Conference in Juba. The experts also said introducing clear guidelines and regulating tax procedures would[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Uganda government has exempted South Sudanese from paying pupil pass fees levied on foreign students in the country. South Sudan Ambassador to Uganda, Simon Juach Deng disclosed to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, on Thursday Amb. Juach said that South Sudanese students will no longer pay the[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham East African Community Heads of State have extended the mandate of the East African Regional Force in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The regional heads of state on Tuesday resolved at the 22nd Extraordinary Summit in Nairobi to extend the mandate of the forces by three[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham The United States announces US$163 million in humanitarian assistance for the displaced people in Sudan and neighboring countries. According to the statement published on Wednesday, US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield declared the offer. Spokesperson of the United States Department of State, Matthew Miller said $103[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham South Sudan anticipates hold its first-ever democratic elections in December, next year, but implementation of some provisions of peace agreement seem lethargic as the timeline approaches. Parties to the revitalized agreement (R-ARCSS) have been heard trading blames over lack of commitment to realization of the democratic elections.[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Internally Displaced Persons in Bentiu, Unity State of South Sudan are protesting against suspension of humanitarian assistance, as the agencies face constraints of resources. Visibly hungry protesters, most of whom are women and children, some with empty saucepans, on Wednesday, matched in the streets of Bentiu town.[Read More…]

By William Madouk A senior economist has suggested that South Sudan’s government distributes oil proceeds to citizens through cash transfer with a tax stipend as a proper way of managing the oil revenues. Prof. Shanta Devarajan, a Senior Director for Development Economics (DEC) and ex-acting Chief Economist at the World[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission commended the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) for holding accountable soldiers responsible for capital crimes against civilians. While addressing the August House yesterday, the R-JMEC Interim Chairperson Charles Tai Gituai reported that there has been progress in enforcing accountability among[Read More…]

  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…]