By William Madouk National Revenue Authority asked for the speedy construction of a tax administration institute to build staff capacity to increase non-oil revenue collection in the country. Commissioner-General of the National Revenue Authority, Athian Ding Athian made the appeal during an inspection visit to South Sudan Tax Administration Institute.[Read More…]
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Activists demand gov’t’s expenditure report
By Bida Elly David Activists are asking the National Legislative Assembly to halt budget scrutiny until the Finance Ministry presents an in-depth report on how the previous budget was spent. On Monday, the parliament conducted a public hearing on the SSP 2.1 trillion 2023-2024 fiscal budget. Civil society organizations, women[Read More…]
Germany aids two national NGOs to foster peace
By Staff writer German Embassy in Juba on Friday awarded grants to two national NGOs aimed at improving community cohesion and fostering peace. In press statement from the Embassy, Gender Equality and Social Support Organization (GESSO) and RECONCILE International benefited from the grants. “GESSO will use the funding to build[Read More…]
Parties playing games on peace deal-activist
By Bida Elly David A civil society activist has described the snail-pace implementation of the revitalized peace agreement, especially the transitional security arrangements provisions that are far behind schedule. Edmund Yakani, the executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said the political game played by parties continues[Read More…]
Professor criticizes South Sudan’s weak education system
By Bida Elly David Vice Chancellor of Bahr-El-Ghazal University has slammed South Sudan government over poor education system in the country. Professor, Victor Loku Kwajok said most students with high school grades suffer serious challenges in higher institutions of learning. The vice chancellor was speaking during the declaration of Certificate[Read More…]
Police arrests man for shooting at in-laws
By Manas James Jonglei State Police said they are holding a man who opened fire on his in-laws and injured seven at a market in the state capital, Bor. The seven survivors of the gunshots are undergoing treatment at hospitals in Bor and others in Juba. They were sitting at[Read More…]
Measles kills 30 children in Unity State
By Yien Gattuor Health authorities in Unity State have reported 31 measles-related deaths in five counties. The state Ministry of Health disclosed that Rubkona County recorded 13 measles-related death cases, Guit County had one case, and Koch County had two death cases. Meanwhile, Leer County recorded two death cases, Bentiu[Read More…]
Peace Agreement execution, sluggish
By Staff writer Transitional National Legislative Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba acknowledged that implementation of the revitalized peace agreement is taking a slow pace. “Of course, the pace is a bit slow,” Rt. Hon. Nunu said while enumerating on achievements of the transitional national Legislative Assembly in the[Read More…]
Refugees increase to nearly 170,000 in South Sudan
By Staff Writer As the Sudan conflict worsens, at least 169,069 people in devastating situation, from 38,697 households have arrived South Sudan since the beginning of the crisis in mid-April. UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) provided the latest updates on behalf of the Inter-Agency actors of[Read More…]
Chamber of Commerce challenges new water price
By Malek Arol Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce Chairperson, challenges acting Juba mayor for directing tanker operators to increase water price from SSP 800 to SSP 1,300 per barrel. Robert Pitia argued that the local order was issued without taking into account the situation of the citizens. “Juba City[Read More…]
A decade old South Sudan still lacks teachers
By Bida Elly David After over a decade of independence, South Sudan is grappling with lack of qualified teachers to operate government schools. Deputy Minister of General Education and Instructions, Tako Moi said the country does not have adequate number of teachers in classrooms. He said there also no capable[Read More…]
Registration of returnees, refugees starts
By Yang Ater Yang Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in Lakes State starts registering Sudanese refugees and South Sudanese returnees. The process started in Rumbek on Thursday. The state RRC chairperson Dut Malual Chahoch said theey have set up a gathering point in Akon-Buoi Centre where the Sudanese refugees will[Read More…]
Governor Adil jets to Türkiye for investment opportunities
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State governor, Emmanuel Adil has travelled to the Republic of Türkiye to explore business and investment opportunities between the two countries. “The Governor, accompanied by State Minister of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism, Alex Lotiyu Elia, have departed for a three-day State working visit,” the[Read More…]
Lack of network hampers service delivery
By Manas James Fangak County Commissioner in Jonglei State, Biel Boutrus, has decried a lack of telecommunication network across in area. He said it affects coordination between the state leadership and delivery of services to residents. Commissioner Biel said sometimes they rely on individuals as messengers to have government activities[Read More…]
PARLAIMENT AT GLANCE, TWO YEARS SINCE ITS RECONSTITUTION
What are the achievements, challenges, and way forward? By Victor Dodo The Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly was reconstituted in 2021 as per the Agreement on the Resolution of the conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. Membership of the National Legislative Assembly was expanded from 400-550, with SPLM-IG bagging[Read More…]
Medic urges gov’t to prioritize health sector
By Gladys Fred Kole A medic in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, has urged the government to prioritize funding the healthcare sector and avoid relying too much on development partners. Dr. Sekwat Saviour Clever is the medical director of Kajo-Keji County Hospital, better known as Mundari Civil Hospital. He said[Read More…]
Female singers’ concert ignites brawl of words
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudanese female artists are not leaving any stone unturned on their social media platforms after one singer, Lady Kola claimed to be bigger than the rest in the music arena in the country. The fight of words on social media all started when Lady Kola[Read More…]
Another opposition official joins Kiir
A senior member of SPLM-IO in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state Mr. Nicholas Elias Ngong has joined the SPLM party under Salva Kiir Mayardit. Mr. Nicholas who is the state spokesperson said he left the SPLM-IO because it is not a registered political party according to the Political Parties’ Act.[Read More…]
President Kiir returns from Sudan summit
By staff writer President Salva Kiir on Friday returned to Juba after attending the Summit of Sudan’s neighbours in Cairo. The summit in Egypt seeks to set effective framework to peacefully settle the Sudan crisis in coordination with other regional and international tracks. According to the office of the President,[Read More…]
Holdout group open for roundtable dialogue
By William Madouk Non-signatory South Sudan Opposition Group (NSSOG) echoed their readiness for talks with the government but insisted on an inclusive Roundtable conference. In March 2023, the meeting in Rome ended hastily after the government and the holdout group did not agree on the agenda. The meeting was adjourned[Read More…]