By Kidega Livingstone MTN South Sudan has dashed a cheque worth one hundred and forty-nine million, eight hundred and twenty thousand pounds (SSP 149,820,000) to support the South Sudan Basketball Federation (national team) in the forthcoming Olympic Games. The support is described as sponsorship of the national team for[Read More…]
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Aweil youth convene for peace, security ahead of elections
By Hou Akot Hou At least sixty young people from five counties of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, gathered for a two-day workshop on peace and security ahead of elections. The youth are joined by women and government representatives for the event at Aweil Town. Empower Youth Africa Organization[Read More…]
One dead, seven injured in road accident
By Yang Ater Yang One person was killed, and seven others were injured in a road accident on Thursday evening in Awerial County, Lakes State. Lakes State Police Spokesperson Major Elijah Mabor Makuac, confirmed the incident to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday. He said that a commercial vehicle travelling[Read More…]
Police officer killed in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang A police officer was killed on Thursday in an attack on a police post in Cueibet County, Lakes State. The victim, identified as Sergeant Major Bol Marual Gum, was stationed at the Malou-pech Payam police post. According to Lakes State Police Spokesperson Major Elijah Mabor Makuac[Read More…]
Activist denounces Warrap Green Book as ‘Jungle law’
By Charles K Mark A civil society activist has branded the harsh law recently assented to by the Governor of Warrap State of South Sudan that allows authorities to execute perpetrators of major crimes by firing squad. chairperson of Jonglei Civil Society Network, Bol Deng Bol referred to the[Read More…]
Kiir on tour promoting regional peace
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the chair of the East African Community Heads of States Summit has embarked on a regional peace tour. Kiir is meeting with leaders of three member states to foster peace amid escalating tensions in the region. Leaving Juba for Kigali on[Read More…]
SPLM-IO alleges assassination attempt on Col. Lam
By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has alleged an assassination attempt on Col. Lam Paul Gabriel, the military spokesman by South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF). First deputy speaker of the national Assembly, Nathaniel Oyet reported the matter in a formal complaint letter addressed to[Read More…]
Missionary priests under probe over sex Scandal
By William Madouk At least three Catholic Missionary priests are undergoing investigation in South Sudan on an allegation of sexual misconduct against male minors. The three priests of Mary Immaculate (MMI) were attached to Nyamlel Parish Catholic Church in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. Disgruntled residents[Read More…]
Woman succumbs to self-inflicted burns
By Ijoo Bosco A 30-year-old woman, identified only as Scovia, has died from severe burns sustained after setting herself on fire near Aru Junction along the Juba-Nimule highway last week. The deceased was receiving treatment at the Magwi Primary Health Care Centre at the time of her passing. Initial[Read More…]
Wildfire robs Ikwotos of critical health services
By Ijoo Bosco The only Primary Healthcare Unit (PHCC) in Ngaluma village, Ikwoto County, Eastern Equatoria State has been destroyed by fire. Over 7,550 residents are left at risk of facing a critical shortage of medication and healthcare services. According to local authorities, a 70-year-old resident, Oreste Lobalu, accidentally[Read More…]
A 10-year-old pupil dies in school dormitory
By Ijoo Bosco A 10-year-old pupil, identified as Stephen Awat, was found dead in the dormitory of the Covenant Christian Kindergarten and Primary School in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State on Wednesday. According to the school’s head teacher, Nelson Mandela, the boy had earlier reported to his elder brother[Read More…]
Awut expected to resolve Aweil teachers’ grievances
By Gladys Fred Kole Arrival of National Minister of General Education and Instruction in northern Bahr el Ghazal State has flashed a glimmer of hope among teachers in the region. Awut Deng Achuil arrived in Aweil on Wednesday and was received by the governor of NBGs Tong Akeen Ngor,[Read More…]
Aweil explore solutions to soaring prices
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil Chamber of Commerce and municipal council representatives held a consultative meeting on Wednesday to address the surge in commodity prices in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. The meeting comes amid a rise in the cost of essential goods. For instance, a 50kg[Read More…]
Six Twic-Ngok conflict suspects freed
By Bida Elly David Abyei Administrative Area (AAA) authority has released six soldiers who were accused of fueling inter-communal violence between the Ngok Dinka and Twic of Warrap State in 2022. After recurring conflict in the region, a high-level committee headed by the vice president for service cluster, Hussein[Read More…]
CES to hold talks with traders over prices
By Kidega Livingstone Central Equatoria State Ministry of Trade and Industry and the state Chamber of Commerce, are set to meet Juba business community to address soaring prices. The meeting, scheduled for next week, will bring together representatives from various sectors, including petrol stations, manufacturers and currency dealers. Others[Read More…]
Wau Petrol station fire raises safety concerns
By Bida Elly David A devastating fire outbreak occurred at petrol station in Wau town, the capital of Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State, destroying two offices and two cars. The acting police commissioner of WBGs, Maj. Gen. Simon Yasi, told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper via phone from Wau that the[Read More…]
NBS generates SSP 1.2 Billion monthly-minister
By William Madouk National minister of trade and industry, William Anyuon Kuol revealed that South Sudan National Bureau of Standards generates about SSP 1.2 billion per month. “The monthly report from this institution, the last report that I got, was SSP 1.2 billion that was raised by this institution[Read More…]
Bureau to increase presence in states
By William Madouk South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) plans to extend its operation to the ten states and three administrative areas to ensure safety and quality. National minister of trade and industry, William Anyuon Koul revealed yesterday during the handover of 18 laptops and 10 motorcycles to[Read More…]
Trade minister to review contracts
By William Madouk National Ministry of Trade and Industry has obtained cabinet approval to conduct a comprehensive review of all trading contracts falling under his jurisdiction. William Anyuon Kuol expressed his concern over prevalence of foreign nationals occupying a significant portion of informal employment opportunities in retail businesses and[Read More…]
Fresh Abyei clashes leaves one person injured
By Bida Elly David At least one person was reportedly injured during clashes between armed youth from the Abyei Administrative Area and Warrap State on Tuesday. Bulis Koch, the Abyei Area Information Minister, told the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the incident occurred in Mijak County around midday.[Read More…]