By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Minister of Health, Nejua Juma Mursal, has tabled the private health facility draft bill for 2024 before the parliament to regulate healthcare facilities scattered around Juba city. Addressing the MPs at the state parliament on Wednesday, Nejua said that when the demand for[Read More…]
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Clearing agents protest hefty renewal fees
By Bida Elly David South Sudan Clearing Agents and Freight Forwarders Association (SSCAFFA) has announced an indefinite strike in protest of the significant increase in license renewal fees imposed by the government. In a letter issued on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, SSCAFFA stated that they will only return to[Read More…]
MPs criticize minister over lack of climate change disaster response
By Bida Elly David National Lawmakers criticized the National Minister of Environment and Forestry for not taking sufficient action to address the devastating floods that are worsening food insecurity across the country. Minister Josephine Napwon faced tough questions on Tuesday when cabinet ministers appeared before the parliament following a[Read More…]
Oyet questions supplementary budget delay
By Bida Elly David A heated debate erupted in the National Parliament on Tuesday regarding the delayed supplementary national budget demanded from the finance ministry. The Ministry of Finance was initially tasked by Parliament to draft a supplementary budget to address public sector needs (including elections and salary improvement)[Read More…]
SPLM on driving seat to tame economic crises-Lam
By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretary-General, Peter Lam Both says that the party has now taken a lead in taming the volatile economy in the country. Mr. Lam made this remark on Monday at the swearing-in of Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo, Elia Richard Box, and Gola[Read More…]
South Sudan joins Regional Financial Management Institute
By Charles K Mark South Sudan has signed a memorandum of understanding to become the 15th member of the Microeconomic and Financial Management Institute (MEFMI). The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr. James Alic Garang, signed on behalf of the Government of South Sudan, while Dr.[Read More…]
Parliament adopts Kiir’s inaugural speech as policy document
By Bida Elly David The transitional national legislative assembly adopted President Salva Kiir’s inaugural speech on Monday during the resumption of sittings after Christmas recess. In Tuesday’s sitting that scrutinized the president’s policy statement, lawmakers analyzed and deliberated on the document with observations and recommendations. Kiir’s speech, which was[Read More…]
Insecurity, a stumbling block to South Sudan’s agriculture production
By Charles K Mark The minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Josephine Lagu has blamed insecurity across South Sudan as the major factor to poor agricultural production. Mrs. Lagu made the statement after lawmakers, during parliamentary sitting on Tuesday, raised concerns over a looming hunger across the country. In[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Diplomats in agony over non-payment
By Charles K Mark The minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation laments over suffering of South Sudan’s foreign diplomats, saying they are not paid. Ramadan Mohamed Abdalla Goc said the country has the least number of embassies in the world, but the diplomates have not been paid for[Read More…]
Nairobi Talks: Chief mediator reassures delegates of security amid assassination claims
By Charles K Mark Kenyan mediation team for South Sudan peace talks in Nairobi has reassured delegates and the public that discussions are being held in a secure environment. The assurance stemmed from claims of assassination attempts against rebel leader Gen. Stephen Buoy Rolyang. In a joint statement issued[Read More…]
Election not an easy matter without agreement-Lomuro
By Bida Elly David Conducting democratic elections is not an easy matter. There is need to expedite implementation of the revitalized agreement to pave way for polls, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs has said. South Sudan is journeying towards the end of a transitional period, expected to conclude with[Read More…]
No hope for salaries- says Finance Minister
By Bida Elly David National minister of finance has sounded alarm of “no hope” to pay salaries due to poor revenue generation from oil and non-oil sectors. Engineer Awow Daniel Chuang made the statement yesterday at Parliament, during scrutiny of President Salva Kiir’s speech made at the opening of[Read More…]
MP denies involvement in land dispute
By Hou Akot Hou A national Member of Parliament, Hon. Madut Biar Yel, who hails from Greater Gom-juer constituency in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, distanced himself from a land-related dispute in his area. MP Madut faulted rumormongers for instigating a land dispute that arose recently,[Read More…]
Reckless driver kills two, in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou At least two women from Nyanruet village of Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State were tragically killed on Sunday while walking along the highway towards Yargot Piny-dong. State Traffic Police Director, Mou Dut blamed the accident on “over speeding by a reckless driver”.[Read More…]
Bright Stars Land Prestigious London Warm-Up match against Team USA
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s basketball team, the Bright Stars, is gearing up for the Olympics in style. They’ll face the mighty United States of America in a friendly match held in London before heading to Paris. The exciting news comes after the Bright Stars secured their spot[Read More…]
Al-Salam FC under warning against football violence
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National League’s organizing committee has taken disciplinary action against Al-Salam FC, following an abandoned match against Al-Merriekh FC Bentiu on Sunday. The incident involved Al-Salam FC fans, who invaded the pitch during a game that was played on May 19th at Wau Stadium.[Read More…]
Central Equatoria state aids returnees
By James Innocent Central Equatoria state leadership under, Governor Augustino Jadala Wani delivered essential supplies to returnees in Senema Boma, Yei River County. The aid package included over 10 tons of maize flour, cooking oil, beans, and agricultural tools. The vital assistance comes as hundreds of families return from[Read More…]
Armed Youths raid recovered cattle at army barracks
By Yang Ater Yang A group of armed youths from Pakam community, Rumbek North County attacked a military base in Malek Payam, Rumbek Central County to raid cattle, on Sunday. Lakes State police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac while confirming the incident to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper,[Read More…]
Yei Welcomes New Executive Director, Seeks State Government Support
By James Innocent Yei River County in Central Equatoria received a new Executive Director, Hillary Konga, on Monday. Central Equatoria State Minister of Local Government, Leon Ade, accompanied Konga to a welcoming ceremony in Yei. Yei County Commissioner Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa briefed Minister Ade on Yei’s current situation. He[Read More…]
Two people killed in Rumbek Counties
By Yang Ater Yang At least two people have been killed at two sperate cases in Rumbek Central and East Counties of Lakes state. According to the State Police Spokesman, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, in the first incident, a young man was shot dead at Abut cattle camp after[Read More…]