By Bida Elly David National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC) on Thursday handed over the National Investment and Promotion Act amendment bill (2023) to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. The Bill will regulate investors and investment activities to ensure the smooth running of investments across the Country. Speaking[Read More…]
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Lawmaker proposes restrictions on heavy trucks
By Bida Elly David National Legislators have raised concerns on increased number of road accidents caused by heavy trucks, especially those carrying construction materials in Juba. Nathalina Umjuma Malek, under the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), said that trucks increase road accidents in the city. She alleged that most[Read More…]
We all carry blame for Sudanese woes-Tut
By William Madouk Unspeakable sorrows facing Sudanese people are to be blamed on Sudanese leaders, for failing to silence guns. Chairman of the South Sudan Mediation Committee for the Juba peace accord, Mr. Tut Gatluak, also South Sudan’s presidential advisor on security affairs observed. The outspoken mediator was on[Read More…]
US envoy calls for independence of security sector
By Gladys Fred Kole United States Ambassador to South Sudan has called independence of the security sector in the country, without affiliation to any political party. Amb. Michael J. Adler said that the security sector must be independent, ahead of 2024 general elections. The US envoy’s sentiment technically depicts[Read More…]
Gov’t to host Sudanese leaders again
By William Madouk South Sudan is mulling to host a grand stakeholders-consultative meeting between the transitional government of Sudan, political parties, and civil society in Juba. Scheduling of the consultative meeting to find an antidote for the raging war in Khartoum was resolve after a meeting of 14 Sudanese[Read More…]
Dollar inflation sparks family turmoil
By Aweye Teddy Onam Fluctuating foreign exchange rate, causing the US dollar to hit a record high against the local pound has led to rising unrest among families as commodity prices shoot up in Juba markets. Mary, ‘not her real name’, a resident of Juba, narrates to No. 1[Read More…]
Oil companies risk penalties over pollution
By Mamer Abraham Vice President for Service Cluster, Hussein Abelbagi Ayii Akol, has warned oil companies against poor waste management that threatens the lives of civilians in the oil-producing areas. In his closing remarks at the High-Level Meeting on Environmental Issues and the 5 percent oil share to the[Read More…]
Angelina encourages women to participate in elections
By Mamer Abraham Minister of Interior, Angelina Teny urges women in politics to launch a full-scale involvement in democracy within their respective parties. The minister was speaking at the opening of the women’s conference organized by Eve Organization at Radisson Blu, on Wednesday. She said that women faced challenges[Read More…]
Western Equatoria to rehabilitate Kuyangu Bridge
By Alex Digi Western Equatoria State government plans to rehabilitate a vital bridge which was washed out by heavy rain. Kuyangu Bridge, located 9km from Ibba, 82KM from Yambio, built by the British in 1975, fell victim to heavy downpour, last week. State Minister of Information, Isaac Mursal said[Read More…]
Jonglei gov’t commended for tackling Women’s land dispute
By Mamer Abraham Jonglei Civil Society Network praises the move by the state government to resolve a land dispute involving women group vegetable garden, in Bor town. Bol Deng Bol, the chairperson of Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN), hails the state government for transparent and accountable resource management. “This[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria parliament breaks for recess
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria state transitional legislative assembly is taking a three-month break after completing their third session in order to meet with their constituencies’ members. The third session ended with 36 sittings since September. The state August House members have only managed to pass a tax rate[Read More…]
Defaulters frustrate loan schemes-Igga
Charles K Mark and Gladys Kole Fred Lack of loans and grants to boost up ventures is a challenge hindering the growth of small businesses in South Sudan, Vice President, Dr. James Wani Igga has said. The Vice President for economic cluster was speaking on Thursday during the launch[Read More…]
Council of States urges stringent measures on oil revenue
By Mamer Abraham Speaker of the Council of States has urged the members of the Council of States to pass good recommendations that will solve loopholes in the management of oil revenue. Rt. Hon. Deng Deng Akoon said that Council of States must not only heed the complaints from[Read More…]
Oil companies owe over $900M to communities
By Mamer Abraham Economists have identified inconsistencies in the allocation of 5% of oil revenue to oil-producing states and communities. Ariic David, an economist for the Sudd Institute who presented research on the allocation of 5% of oil revenue, revealed that communities in oil-producing states are owed approximately $943[Read More…]
Adil in Kajo-Keji for border talks
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State governor jets to Kajo-Keji County for a cross-border engagement with Uganda’s districts of Moyo, Yumbe, and Adjumani. According to the gubernatorial press unit, Emmanuel Adil Anthony will have joint cross-border meetings with Resident District Commissioners (RDC) of the neighboring districts. “The Governor of[Read More…]
Hyenas devour kraals
By Hou Akot Hou At least 12 heads of cattle have been reportedly devoured by hyenas in Gakrol Payam of Aweil South County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State this month alone. Residents in the area disclosed that since the beginning of this month, the hyenas have been preying on[Read More…]
MPs demand justice on fish camp killings
By Mamer Abraham Parliamentary caucus of Twic East, Duk, and Bor Counties in Jonglei State has called for an expeditious prosecution of those responsible for the killings on Bioth-Agany Island. In a statement signed by Deng Dau Deng, chairperson of the parliamentary caucus of three counties, the leaders called[Read More…]
Soldiers spirited over improved salary
By Hou Akot Hou Members of the organized forces in Northern Bahr El Ghazal are joyful after starting to receive their delayed salaries, this week. More exciting aspect to the soldiers is receiving their first improved pay, based on the 400% increment as per the 2023–2024 fiscal year budget.[Read More…]
MPs complain of discrimination
By Bida Elly David Some national lawmakers have accused the assembly leadership of discriminating between ordinary MPs and those with leadership roles during sessions. Mayen Deng Alier, an MP representing Jonglei State, criticized the leadership of the parliament, stating that heads of political parties and other MPs in leadership[Read More…]
Lack of knowledge hinders aflatoxin prevention
By Gladys Fred Kole Limited knowledge and information on aflatoxin by stakeholders along the value chain has been identified as one of the major factors hindering aflatoxin prevention and control within the East African Community (EAC). This emerged during a two-day regional workshop on the status of aflatoxin prevention[Read More…]