By Hou Akot Hou over 40 participants, drawn from the police and the media attended a two-day training on freedom of expression, access to information, and the safety of journalists. The two-day workshop, which started on Tuesday, was organized by the National Press Club (NPC) in collaboration with the[Read More…]
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Yakani urges parties to accelerate peace implementation
By Gladys Fred Kole Executive director of Community for Progress Organization (CEPO blames parties to the revitalized peace agreement for showing limited political will, commitment, and discipline in implementing the 2018 peace deal. Mr. Edmund YAkani, who is also a stakeholder signatory to the revitalized peace agreement, said that[Read More…]
Health officer urges families to embrace birth control
By Hou Akot Hou A reproductive health officer in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state is calling on families to embrace family planning measures for birth control. Marko Ayuel Ayuel said they discovered that a lot of people have misconceptions and stereotypes against family planning methods. “Some people do go[Read More…]
Fragile land laws scare investors-Machar
By William Madouk First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, has said weak land legislation scares away investors. According to the first vice president, most investors could not come to the country unfavorable land ownership laws and irregular appropriation of land. “We are now losing investors because we are unable[Read More…]
Kiir evicts Gen. David Yau Yau from two positions
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir has revoked the appointment of Gen. David Yau-Yau as a member of SPLM National Liberation Council (NLC) as well as a member of parliament at the national legislative assembly (R-TNLA). Yau-Yau’s removal was announced in a spree of presidential decrees read over[Read More…]
Cardinal calls for forgiveness, unity
By Charles K Mark His Eminence Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla, who returned from Rome after being consecrated a Cardinal, called on the government and church to complement each other. Cardinal Ameyu, while addressing the congregation upon touching down at Juba International Airport on Monday, said there are a number[Read More…]
Mary hits at skeptics over NBS’ ability
By William Madouk Chief executive officer (CEO) of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS), Mary Gordon, lashed out at the ‘doubting Thomases’ who show reservations over the recent maize test, citing that they cannot fabricate things. On May 15, South Sudan impounded 62 trucks due to high[Read More…]
UNMISS police officers give counterparts in Rajaf much-wanted refresher course
UNMISS Crime prevention, making arrests, protecting and treating both suspects and survivors of violence humanely– these are all important, everyday policing duties. To keep 40 of their South Sudanese counterparts in Raja County sharp, UN Police serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) just conducted a refresher[Read More…]
Bureau of Standards facelift food safety lab
By William Madouk South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has given a face-lift to a multi-functional laboratory in Juba, which is expected to start operations next week. On Monday, the boss of SSNBS, Mary Gordon, inspected the Juba Central Laboratory, a food safety lab that is used for[Read More…]
Parliament pushes for e-gov’t adoption
By Bida Elly David National Legislative Assembly has emphasized the need for South Sudan to implement an electronic governance system for efficient public sector management and curb corruption. The push was prompted by recommendations from the International-Parliamentary Union summit (IPU), attended by South Sudan delegation led by speaker Jemma[Read More…]
Cardinal Ameyu lands to glamorous welcome
By Charles K Mark/Bida Elly David Thousands of catholic faithful, government officials and other people from all walks of life braved scotching sun heat to Juba International Airport Monday morning to receive the first-ever cardinal for South Sudan. October 30, 2023, will go down in history in the Catholic[Read More…]
China pledges humanitarian assistance
By Bida Elly David Government of China has promised to donate food items in a bid to mitigate the humanitarian crisis facing refugees in South Sudan. Charge d’affaires of Embassy of China in South Sudan, Ma Wenjun informed deputy minister of foreign affairs, Ramadhan Mohamed over the pledge in[Read More…]
BoSS to woo gov’t institutions to order transactions in SSP
By Mamer Abraham Central Bank governor Dr. James Alic Garang has said the bank will encourage government institutions to demand payments in local currency. The United States Dollar has been widely used for domestic and cross-border transactions, including payment of salaries for some international NGOs, making it difficult for[Read More…]
Beware of fake currency-governor warns
By Mamer Abraham Bank of South Sudan urges citizens to report suspicious activity in the banking sector to authorities. Bank governor, Dr. James Alic Garang, said that though nobody has reported to the central Bank, cases fake dollars circulation; citizens should be on the alert. “Now, in terms of[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to take National IDs closer to citizens
By Hou Akot Hou A civil society activist and an advocate in Aweil, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, have appealed to the government to establish immigration centers closer to the citizens so they can acquire national identification documents. The Department of Civil Registry Nationality, Passports, and Immigration is the[Read More…]
One killed, 34 cattle raided in Kapoeta
By Ijoo Bosco At least one person has been reported killed, and 34 herds of cattle were raided by suspected Turkana armed youth in Mogila Nadapal, north of Kapoeta East County, last week. Local authorities in Kapoeta East County, Eastern Equatoria State, said suspected armed Turkana youth from neighboring Kenya[Read More…]
Cabinet supports establishment of vocational centers
By Bida Elly David Council of Ministers passed a proposed plan for the establishment of unified vocational centers to boost capacity building. Hon. Awut Deng Acuil, the national Minister of General Education and Instructions, tabled the proposal. Government spokesperson, Michael Makuei told journalists on Friday that the proposal will[Read More…]
Saudi Arabia delivers first humanitarian aid
By William Madouk South Sudan received the first batch of humanitarian aid donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to assist people fleeing the war in Sudan. The 27-tonne first batch of humanitarian assistance includes assorted food items, non-food items, including tents, and medical items. So far, South Sudan[Read More…]
Financial discipline lacking in South Sudan
By Charles K Mark Chairperson of the Association of Microfinance Institutions in South Sudan (AMISS) said small business entrepreneurs require serious financial literacy for them to learn financial discipline. Yengi Lokule was speaking during the launch of the association in Juba, on Thursday. He urged the need to educate[Read More…]
Inside Adil’s cross-border deal with Uganda
By Charles K Mark Central Equatoria State (CES) government and Uganda’s West Nile Districts have signed an agreement to bolster security, trade and peaceful coexistence between border communities. The highly anticipated deal was inked by governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony for South Sudan while Taban Data Peter, Adjumani Resident District[Read More…]