By Philip Buda Ladu Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) whose scheduled recess was denied due to a backlog of critical bills is slowly returning to regular business, with the August House expected to resume its second session on Wednesday. Last week, the Speaker of the TNLA, Rt. Hon. Jemma[Read More…]
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NSS BILL: Kiir to study it before signing
By Deng Ghai Deng President Salva Kiir will review a set of four bills, including the contentious National Security Amendment Act (2024), recently submitted by Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba to his office, before deciding on signing them into law. The bills, also include the Road Finance Agreement with Ethiopia,[Read More…]
14 abducted children return to Akobo
By Deng Ghai Deng At least fourteen children who were abducted from Akobo County several years ago have finally returned home from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). The joyous reunions, however, are accompanied by a sad challenge: some of the children struggle to remember their own identities or[Read More…]
NBS urged to tighten grip on safety
By William Madouk Chairperson of the specialized committee on Trade and Industry in the National Assembly has urged the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards to tighten its grip on goods safety to avoid political disputes. MP Mayen Deng Alier stated that all East African Community member states should[Read More…]
Azande Kingdom supplies watermelon to Juba
By Kidega Livingstone The Azande Kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, has transported a truckload of watermelon to supply markets in Juba. Speaking to journalists after the arrival of the watermelon truck, Sebit Angelo, the Minister of Azande Kingdom Representing other tribes, said this[Read More…]
Finance minister pledges changes
By William Madouk The newly appointed Minister of Finance, Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater, admitted that he has been appointed at a time when the government is grappling with competing financial obligations. However, Dongrin promised a new-look finance department as he outlined his key priorities to meet President Salva Kiir’s[Read More…]
NBS launches ‘Q’ mark awareness ahead of EAC quality awards
By William Madouk South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) launched an awareness campaign for the upcoming East African Community Quality Mark Award competition. A two-day workshop is currently underway in Juba to raise awareness of regional quality awards slated to take place this year with the participation of[Read More…]
Jonglei, Upper Nile governors vowed to end insecurity along Nile River
By Deng Ghai Deng The governors of the neighboring Jonglei and Upper Nile States have promised to bring to an end the pressing security concerns that have been hindering the transport of goods, services, and people between the two areas along the Nile River. The joint meeting was held[Read More…]
Hatire eruption damages farms, kills fish
By Kei Emmanuel Duku An eruption in Hatire Payam, Ikwotos County of Eastern Equatoria state has damaged farmlands and killed fish in River Kinyeti due to pollution. Eastern Equatoria Information Minister, Elia John Ahaji confirmed the incident. The minister explained that high underground temperatures caused the explosions and forcing[Read More…]
South Sudan engaged to join Single African Air Transport Market
By Bosco Bush Delegates from the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), East African Community (EAC), and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) are in Juba to encourage the government of South Sudan to join the SAATM project. SAATM is an African Union initiative to establish a[Read More…]
Juba Teaching Hospital enters Phase II modernization
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Vice President for Service Cluster, H.E Hussein Abedelbagi Akol Ayii, launched phase two of the Juba Teaching Hospital modernization and expansion project on Monday. The project is part of the China-South Sudan Cooperation Agreement. “This project will not only improve the lives of South Sudanese[Read More…]
TUMAINI CONSENSUS: Gov’t, opposition groups sign 8 protocols
By Philip Buda Ladu The Tumaini initiative for peace in South Sudan has achieved a major milestone with the signing of eight protocols by the parties involved. This set of protocols, known as the “Tumaini Consensus,” represents a significant step towards a potential peace agreement. The signing took place[Read More…]
CONTRIBUTIONS OF SAVING AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES (SACCO’) IN BUILDING LIVELIHOOD AND TRANSFORMING THE ECONOMY
Cooperative are defined as “an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise” they are instruments of economic growth and equitable distribution of resources for the improvement of livelihood of all, particularly the[Read More…]
Yei Joint Stars FC appoints as new head coach
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Yei Joint Stars FC announced the appointment of Bilal Felix Komoyange as their new Head Coach, ahead of the upcoming Confederations of African Football Women’s Championship. Komoyange will lead the Yei Queens, who will represent South Sudan in the 2024 CAF Women’s CECAFA qualifiers. Yei[Read More…]
Al-Amal, Doves crowned champions of U-20 and U-17 leagues
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) crowned Al-Amal Football Academy and Doves Soccer Academy champions of the U-20 and U-17 Leagues, respectively, on Saturday. This marks the first edition of the competition, organized by the SSFA to cultivate young talent at the grassroots level. The final[Read More…]
NCP pledges collaboration with SPLM
By Kidega Livingstone National Congress Party of South Sudan (NCP) has promised to work in collaboration with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) for the progress of South Sudan and the entire state. This follows a visit by NCP leadership to the Governor of Central Equatoria State, Augustino Jadalla[Read More…]
Lainya appeals for urgent humanitarian support
By Bosco Bush Lainya County authorities are requesting humanitarian support to aid the returning population who have voluntarily resettled. Commissioner Emmanuel Khemis has reported an influx of returnees in dire need of water, health, and education services. “I want to Appeal to the National and State Governments, Humanitarian and[Read More…]
Ten schools to participate in Juba inter-school competitions
By William Madouk At least ten government secondary schools in Central Equatoria State are set to battle for honor in this year’s inter-school competition in Juba. Kwajok Lako, the organizing committee’s information secretary told No.1 Citizen Newspaper that the tournament starts today, with 10 schools competing for honours, in[Read More…]
No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper celebrates 5th anniversar
By Kidega Livingstone No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, born from humble beginnings and now a powerhouse in impactful and bold journalism, on July 14, 2024 celebrated its 5th anniversary. The publication, which launched online in 2019 and later expanded into print, serves all of South Sudan with provocative news[Read More…]
Why Kiir keeps heads rolling at finance ministry
By Philip Buda Ladu President Salva Kiir Mayardit has revealed the reasons behind his decision to frequently replace the Finance Ministers since the nation’s independence. Since 2020, the finance docket has witnessed seven changes, with the latest being the dismissal of Minister Engineer Awow Daniel Chuang after just four[Read More…]