By William Madouk A fierce political faceoff sparked during the weekend over Greater Pibor Administrative Area, top seat. Chairperson of Anyuak community, Munira Abdellaha, and Greater Pibor ex-chief administrator, David Yau Yau ensnared in a scuffle over Pacholla question. It all started when Murle community leader, Kennedy Gain Ngare,[Read More…]
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Gov’t eyes Bentiu Oil Refinery for domestic supply
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…]
Crackdown on cemetery squatters
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…]
Death robs S.4 Candidate
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…]
Deaths Report; Returnees starving amidst limited aid
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…]
GIVE A HAND; A call TO support IDPs in Rokon Payam
A committee lobbying for support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camped at Rokon Payam of Central Equatoria State, reaches out to well-wishers for contributions. The IDPs are fleeing clashes in Minga Payam of Mundri East County, Western Equatoria State. Settling at Rokon Secondary School, the IDPs are in dire need of[Read More…]
Refugees, host community children to benefit from faith-based organization
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto About 250 children from both refugee and host communities in Palorinya Sub County are set to benefit from a church-led support project. Children between 3 to 9 years, are to benefit from a project, funded by Compassion International through Baptist Church, Palorinya. Compassion facilitator, Aron[Read More…]
Lakes State swears-in new officials
By Yang Ater Ynag Lakes State Governor, Rin Tueny Mabor, on Friday, presided over swearing-in of new ministers and members of independent commissions at the state secretariat. The officials are members of the opposition SPLM-IO party, who were recently appointed by the president via a decree in a[Read More…]
Fatal car crash leaves two dead, eight injured
By Yang Ater Yang A fatal car crash left two people dead, and eight others injured on Thursday in Yirol West County, Lakes State, police said. Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, confirmed the unfortunate accident occurred on the Juba-Yirol road near Pircok. The incident involved a[Read More…]
Yei teenager released after detention over filming governor’s convoy
James Innocent A 15-year-old boy, detained by military for filming Central Equatoria State Governor’s convoy with his phone in Yei town, has been released. Charles Lokwen, who has been in detention since governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony visited Yei on 10th April 10, was release after an apology. Authorities claim[Read More…]
Over 200 Youths in Western Equatoria acquire life skills
By Victor Mangu Over 200 Western Equatoria State youths have graduated after completing training programs. The training at Tindoka Vocational and Yambio Multi-Purpose Centers, aimed at empowering young people through technical and vocational education (TVET), to strengthen and improve their livelihoods. Western Equatoria State Acting Education Minister Alison Barnabas[Read More…]
Kiir directs Gola to restore peace in greater Pibor
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…]
Bank of South Sudan introduces electronic currency auctioning System
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…]
Lakes State graduates 200 in vocational skills
By Yang Ater Yang At least 200 youth and women in Lakes State have graduated from vocational skilling in a three-month program. Vocational Skills Development Organization (VOSDO) trained the beneficiaries through funding from Sweden. Equipped in nine different areas, that include tailoring, animal treatment and agriculture, among others, the[Read More…]
Yei launches second Polio vaccination campaign
James Innocent Health authorities and partners in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State have launched a second polio vaccination campaign, area targeting over 41,000 children under five years old. Susan Yabu, a health officer and focal person for World Health Organization (WHO), explained their target in the four-day campaign.[Read More…]
Gunman shoots one dead, injures 3 others
By Hou Akot Hou At least one person was killed, and three others wounded in a gunfire on Tuesday at Yith-Liet market in Kuac South Payam, Gogrial West County, Warrap State. The area Police Inspector, Joseph Mathony confirmed the incident to the media. “An armed assailant opened fire indiscriminately[Read More…]
Man kills pregnant wife amid infidelity worries
By James Innocent A Ugandan man residing at Lomuku suburb of Yei town, Central Equatoria State has been arrested for killing his six-months-pregnant wife. According to Yei River County Police Inspector, Hussein Daud Jano the suspect, identified as a 30-year-old Sunday Paul, hails from Lugazi, has been in South[Read More…]
Foreign companies urged to employ 80% South Sudanese
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…]
Former Commissioner of Magwi County gains freedom on bail
By Gladys Fred Kole Former Commissioner of Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State has been released on bail after nearly four months under detention. Otto David Remson and his co-accused, Oringa Daniel, were both set free on Tuesday. Acholi community chairperson, Otim David, confirmed the release of the former commissioner,[Read More…]
Fate of 2024 Elections depend on peace parties-Ramaphosa
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…]