By Mamer Abraham South Sudan government strikes a deal with the government of Japan to provide a 2 billion, nine hundred and thirty million Japanese yen grant to promote economic activities through Juba River Port. Anna Gista Duku, the Acting Undersecretary in the Ministry of Transport, and the Undersecretary in[Read More…]
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Heavy rains cut off Bentiu from three counties
By Yien Gattour Heavy and lengthy rain has rendered the road connecting Bentiu headquarters to three counties of Mayiendit, Leer and Koch unusable, hindering movement and trade activities. The area has experienced floods in subsequent rainy seasons, causing destruction of property. Since the start of the conflict in 2013, repairs[Read More…]
Finance Minister to assess state tax institutions
By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s national minister of finance and economic planning, Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol disclosed a plan to conduct state tour to assess financial institutions with a focus on tax collection. The minister’s proposed assessment tour is prompted by reports of misappropriations, believed to be hindering the[Read More…]
A man dies after killing three
By Yang Ater Yang Unclassified Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) staff succumbed to bullet injuries after killing three others and wounding one person, in Lakes state. The deceased include RRC chairperson, Dut Malual Chahoch, a senior staff, Joseph Maker Amuom, a captain in prison service, Maker Koc-jook and another person[Read More…]
Survey shows uncertainties in 2024 polls
By William Madouk A perception survey on peace in South Sudan, a three-year research project conducted in more than 13 or 15 counties, shows the much-anticipated 2024 election will be marred by unprecedented circumstances. An Academician, Mr. Christopher Oringa, who authored the opinion poll, presented the outcomes on the fifth[Read More…]
Give time for economic resolutions- Kiir
By William Madouk South Sudan President requests citizens for patience as government commits to implement resolutions of the just concluded first-ever national economic conference. President Salva Kiir Mayardit, while addressing delegates at the closing of the economic conference on Saturday, said civilians should be patient as changes do not happen[Read More…]
Enhancing Literacy Skills Through Biblical Education
Across the world, armed conflict, instability, drought and famine are situations that have driven many people away from their homes with some ending up in refugee camps, internally displaced camps with little or no education. As the world marks the 56th commemoration of the International Literacy Day event organized by[Read More…]
Episcopal University installs new Vice Chancellor
By Charles K Mark Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) appointed a new Vice-Chancellor for Bishop Gwynne College in Juba and launched a new School of Law, on Tuesday. The school of law is the latest faculty added at the ECSS-founded institution. Other faculties are Theology, School of Education in[Read More…]
Minister vows to improve foreign policy
By Mamer Abraham Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, James Pitia Morgan, who is praised for being a workaholic, has promised to advance the country’s foreign policy. Speaking during his welcoming ceremony, Pitia said he was willing to maintain the working spirit for the attainment of foreign policy goals.[Read More…]
Machar urges decisive action on security arrangement
By Mamer Abraham First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, has emphasized the need to implement key tasks of the revitalized peace agreement to avert the arms embargo imposed by the United Nations. Dr. Machar said an arms embargo would be useless if the country fully implemented the agreement The[Read More…]
Family demands justice for son killed by SSPDF officer
By Manas James A family of a man who was fatally shot by an SSDF officer in Bor, Jonglei State last week has appealed for justice. Family’s representative, Michael Buol, told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Friday that they are devastated by the gruesome murder of his 23-year-old nephew[Read More…]
Jiggers invade community in Eastern Equatoria state
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Several villages in Iswore Boma in Eastern Equatoria state of South Sudan, have been invaded parasitic Jiggers. The affected villages include Iswore, Gara, Argentina, Kicenga, Tingili, Lobone, hai Matara,Tingili, Kicenga and Lomarate center, among others. According to Iswore Boma Chief, David Ochan, since May last year,[Read More…]
Returnees protest over hunger By Ijoo Bosco Modi Over 200 returnees from Maji, Uganda, marched to the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) office in Magwi County to demand basic needs and services. The group, which includes women, children, and elderly people, said they started their journey at 5 a.m. from[Read More…]
Bulky army strains national budget- Prof. Akec
By Mamer Abraham Vice Chancellor of the University of Juba, Professor John Apuruot Akec, has decried the huge number of South Sudan army if wages were to be increased. In his presentation at the National Economic Conference, Prof. Akec said the oversized military will have a negative impact on the[Read More…]
Inside Rizik’s ambition to boost tourism
By William Madouk Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism, Rizik Zakaria Hassan plans to generate multi-million-dollar annual revenues from tourism sector. Addressing the National Economic Conference yesterday, Rizik said that based on the projections, South Sudan would benefit a lot from the tourism sector. According to him, tourism is the[Read More…]
CEPO hands over community radios
By Charles K Mark Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) is set to hand over two community radio stations in Morobo and Lainya counties of Central Equatoria State. The two community radios are Iyete FM 87.7 in Morobo and Unity 100.8 FM in Lainya county, which will be handed over[Read More…]
Residents urged to report crimes
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Northern Bahr El Gazal state is urging local residents to cooperate and report crimes. In the last week, the state, especially Aweil town has witnessed a series of thefts, looting at gunpoint and other crimes. Captain Guot Guot Akol, the police spokesperson, stated that[Read More…]
Police arrests Rumbek East murder suspect
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State authorities have arrested a suspect identified as Poth Akuelyol for killing a young man named Sabit in Wun-yar cattle camp on Monday. The incident occurred in Rumbek East County. According to police the armed suspect went to the cattle camp and found the victim[Read More…]
UN to deploy experts to reinforce Justice Ministry
By Charles K Mark The United Nations has pledged to deploy a technical team to build capacity and train staff at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs in South Sudan. Special Representative of UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten said the team which will be deployed[Read More…]
JICA donates garbage trucks to Juba city
By Mamer Abraham National Minister for Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon, has handed over three trucks and two vans to Juba City Council to boost garbage collection. The trucks were donated by the government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Napwon appreciated JICA for the grant they[Read More…]