By Deng Ghai Deng In a colourful and spirited celebration of World Children’s Day 2024, students and Young Reporters from all over Bor were hosted in Bor A Mixed Nursery and Primary School where a series of engaging activities designed to promote child rights, creativity, and well-being were done. The[Read More…]
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SSFA sets date for inaugural premier league
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) Competition Committee has confirmed November 29, 2024, as the official kick-off date for the inaugural South Sudan Premier League. The league is expected to run for six months, concluding on May 31, 2025. A total of ten teams, drawn from the[Read More…]
CES: Finance minister tables SSP 46 billion budget
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Minister of Finance and Planning, Viana Kakuli, has presented a draft budget of SSP 46,173,624,071 for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to parliament. The budget is meant to address challenges encountered during the implementation of the previous budget. Ms. Kakuli outlined a total resource[Read More…]
Akobo residents protest lack of basic services
By Deng Ghai Deng Dozens of residents in Akobo County, Jonglei State, took to the streets on Wednesday to protest against the severe lack of basic services such as healthcare, education, clean drinking water, and road facilities. The protesters expressed frustration, stating that the people of Akobo County are[Read More…]
Tension flares as Ugandan forces raid cattle in Ikwoto
By Ijoo Bosco Security situation along the Tsertenya border in Ikwoto County, between South Sudan and Uganda remains tense following a cattle raid by suspected Ugandan People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers. The incident occurred last week when UPDF forces allegedly crossed into South Sudan territory and seized an unspecified number[Read More…]
Empowering local cooperatives: Milk processing facility opens in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang Akon Buoi Cooperative Society Group in Rumbek, Lakes State has received a new milk handling facility, thanks to a resilience project funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by the AVSI Foundation. The facility, constructed by AVSI, will improve the quality and safety[Read More…]
Land Policy in parliament
By Philip Buda Ladu National Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD) presented Draft National Land Policy 2023 to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly for deliberation, on Wednesday. The policy was first submitted in December 2023, for deliberation and approval. In his presentation, minister Minister Michael Chiangjiek Geay[Read More…]
Rising cases of violence alarm RJMEC
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Chairperson of Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (RJMEC) has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation across South Sudan. According to the committee’s third quarterly report, presented to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, by AMB. Maj. Gen (rtd) Charles Tai Gituai[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal state parliament reopens
By William Madouk Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) Transitional Legislative Assembly resumed business after a prolonged recess. In his remark during the fourth session inauguration, Governor Simon Uber said, “i hope you were able to connect and share the ongoing national and state challenges with your respective constituents[Read More…]
Central Bank secures land for new branch in Bentiu
By Bosco Bush Central Bank of South Sudan has acquired 24,000 square meters of land to establish a new branch in Bentiu, Unity State, in a bit to expand the country’s financial system. On Wednesday, Bank Governor Dr. James Alic, along with other senior officials, visited Bentiu to officially receive[Read More…]
Candidate raped, killed in Jebel Lado
By William Madouk A 19-year-old girl, primary 8 student at Gwerekek Primary School was allegedly raped and hanged to death by unknown assailants in Molobur area of Jebel Lado Payam, Juba County. The girl identified as Lilian Henry Musa Dion, was among the candidates siting the ongoing Primary Leaving Examinations.[Read More…]
Mobile phones not allowed during parliamentary sessions
By William Madouk Speaker of Central Equatoria State Transitional Legislative Assembly has banned the use and carrying of mobile phones by lawmakers during parliamentary sessions. Announcing the decision during a sitting yesterday, Rt. Hon. Peter Wani Kulang, said lawmakers need to focus and stay uninterrupted in legislative proceedings. “I[Read More…]
South Sudan urges swift operationalization of Loss and Damage Fund
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan has called on the international community to expedite the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, to help vulnerable countries cope with devastating impacts of climate change. South Sudan Minister of Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon Cosmas emphasized the urgent need for the fund,[Read More…]
Gov’t, Northern Corridor launch road safety campaign
By William Madouk Ministry of Transport has teamed up with the Northern Corridor secretariat to launch road safety campaign in prevention of loss of lives in Juba and along Northern Corridor Road. The campaign that runs from 19th – 21st November, aims at mitigating “Driver Fatigue,”, encouraging compliance with[Read More…]
Constitution review discourse on fiscal federal-style states
By William Madouk The constitution-making process is expected to produce fiscal federal-style system of government. The concept of fiscal federalism has increasingly become popular in South Sudan throughout the country as a mean to address various challenges of state resource management, promotion of local development and assurance of effective service[Read More…]
Raiders kill a man over cattle in Torit County
By Ijoo Bosco Modi An attempted cattle raid ended in killing of 29-year-old man in Haforere village, Torit County, Eastern Equatoria state. According to local authority, the victim, identified as Ofere Miho was killed in an attempted raid by a group of youth, suspected from Hiyala. The suspects attempted to[Read More…]
Malaria prevention efforts yield Significant results
By Philip Buda Ladu The fight against malaria has achieved significant success in Twic County, Warrap State through a combination of mass drug administration (MDA) and vaccination. Malaria remains a major public health threat in South Sudan, affecting mostly vulnerable children. Factors such as poverty, displacement, and a fragile[Read More…]
Aviation Authority investigating Lankien plane crash
By Deng Ghai Deng South Sudan’s aviation authorities have confirmed a plane crash on Tuesday morning involving a private chartered aircraft. Director of South Sudan Aviation Authority, John David said that the institution has set a team to investigate the crash. “Until now, we do not have information on what[Read More…]
At least 43 missing candidates sit exams
By Bosco Bush At least forty-three (43) primary eight candidates who missed Certificate of Primary Education [CPE] examination papers on Monday have been given chance to participate in the exercise. On Monday, the learners were reported missing at their designated examination centers due to eruption of communal violence in Tonj[Read More…]
South Sudan seeks regional body to address challenges of customs operations
By Bosco Bush South Sudan Revenue Authority [SSRA] requests East African region to help in addressing challenges hindering smooth customs operations and digital market taxation. Commissioner General of South Sudan Revenue Authority, Africano Mande made the request during the 52nd East Africa Revenue Authority Commissioner General [EARACG] meeting held on[Read More…]