By Bida Elly David   Government plans fuel products from Bentiu Oil Refinery in Unity State to supply domestic market in less than eight months’ time. Bentiu oil refinery, which is under construction, is set to be upgraded to a capacity of 10,000 barrels per day to be able to[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Central Equatoria State and Juba city council launched a swoop, over the weekend on illegal structures on graveyards, along Newsite road. This came after state governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, formed a committee to inspect graveyards around Juba and clear them of occupants. In a statement[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   Death has robbed Darling Wisdom Boarding School of a 19-year-old, senior four student. National Police spokesperson, Maj. Gen Daniel Justine identified the student as Nancy James, who succumbed to electric shock. According to the police spokesperson, the girl died on Friday night while being rushed[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   In the wake of reports of hunger hitting returnees, two death cases including of a child, have been reported at Pan-nyom Payam, Twic County in Warrap State. The hunger-linked deaths come amidst struggles of thousands of returnees who have fled the ongoing war in Sudan.[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the new Chief Administrator of Greater Pibor Administration Area (GPAA), Gola Boyoi Gola, to restore peace in the restive region. Kiir gave the directive while presiding over swearing-in of the new Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) Chief at president’s[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), has announced a new innovation intended to conduct money auctioning through an electronic system. The new system replaces the old physical method that has been in use. In a circular issued by the Central Bank, the technological development is[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   National Minister of Investment has urged foreign investors to comply with South Sudan labor laws, especially, employing 80% nationals in foreign companies. Minister Dhieu Mathok Diing Wol made the statement during a one-day symposium on job creation and trade development in South Sudan. The Thursday’s[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa appeals to parties to navigate challenges ahead and exit the country through peaceful democratic exercise. Appreciating his meeting with principals and parties to the peace deal, Ramaphosa was grateful for “frank” and “comprehensive” briefing on the September 2018 agreement. “The people[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku.   South Sudan basketball national team risks not taking part in upcoming Paris Olympic Games, due to start on 26th July to 11th August, this year. Chief De Mission (CDM) to the South Sudan National Olympics Committee, Eunice Philip Jada has revealed time is running out[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   East African Court of Justice (EACJ), in collaboration with Centre for Public Interest Law (CEPIL), trained over 15 judges and legal counselors from the Ministry of Justice. The Wednesday training was conducted on good governance and rule of law in the East African Community. Speaking[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   National Police Service urges the public to cooperate with law enforcement officers in order to reduce rates of crimes in Juba City. Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin, national police spokesperson made the call while briefing the media on crime rates in the country. According to his[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Public awareness on land ownership and management are vital, National Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, has said. Minister, Michael Chiangjiek stressed during a meeting with partners that communities need to be enlightened to address land disputes. “If you solve the land issue, in[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Management of the recently released 22 billion South Sudanese Pound election budget allocated to National Election Commission (NEC), must be transparent-Analyst urges. Boboya James Edmond, an analyst, who founded a national think tank, the Institute of Social Policy and Research (ISPR), emphasizes on proper use[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred   National Land Commission blames insecurity across the country as a driving factor for land grabbing in Juba City, as citizens flee villages for safety, to settle in a peaceful environment. Mr. Robert Ladu Lwoki, Chairperson of National Land Commission said that cases of land, that they[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   About 2,500 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have taken over schools in Rokon Payam of Juba County, Central Equatoria State. A chief in Rokon Payam, Osman Ampelio Legge told this outlet via phone, on Tuesday, that the IDPs fled clashes in Minga Payam of Mundri East[Read More…]

  By William Madouk   Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) chief administrator spills the rot in oil pollution, an alarming rate of child deformities, and alleged occupation. To Council of States. Taking to the podium, Stephano Wieu de Mialek hinted in his presentation before the Upper House of the Legislature on[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   East African Court of Justice has summoned the government of South Sudan over arbitrary detention of former mayor of Juba City, Kalisto Lado Faustino. The court summons letter dated April 16, 2024, from the East African Court of Justice, first division at Arusha, Tanzania, was[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Farmers participating in an inclusive agribusiness club exhibition in Juba have voiced concerns about the prevailing insecurity that hampers their ability to engage in large-scale agricultural production. They believe that with improved security measures and government support, the country has the potential to significantly boost[Read More…]