By Charles K Mark Chairperson, Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce, Robert Pitia critiques Juba City’s acting mayor for a brutal crackdown on street vendors. Mr. Pitia’s criticism followed a trending video footage on social media that depicts, Emmanuel Khemis Richard in a running chase of street vendors at around[Read More…]
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Brutal mother nails daughter
By Hou Akot Hou Tonj town in Warrap state of South Sudan on Monday morning woke up to a shock as a woman hammered 6-inch nails into her daughter’s feet over an accusation of roaming in the neighborhoods. The brutal mother identified as Adeng Garang, who is also pregnant, is[Read More…]
No need to postpone elections-activists
By Mamer Abraham Tuesday, September 12 marked five years since the revitalized agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was signed on September 12, 2018. Through the span of five years with three significant extensions of the transitional period, the implementation does not fill the measure.[Read More…]
Peace rally concludes in Jonglei
By Manas James A series of rallies to disseminate 2018 peace deal and shun recurring inter-communal violence concluded over the weekend in remote parts of Jonglei State cut off from the state capital, Bor. The initiative started on 18 August and covered the northern counties of Duk, Uror, and Ayod.[Read More…]
Iswore chief freed
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Magwi county authorities have confirmed the release of Iswore paramount chief Patrick Olweny Amuna and his three colleagues after two weeks’ detention. The Chief and his colleagues were arrested from the contested Iswore boma between Ikwoto and Magwi county. He was arrested by the state SSPDF[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji Bishop urged to serve
By Charles K. Mark A new Bishop of Kejo-Keji diocese has been urged to step out of his comfort zone to serve the people. Archbishop of the Central Equatoria Internal Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), Paul Pitia Yugusuk made the urge during the enthronement of Bishop[Read More…]
Instability weakens domestic financial institutions-Ohisa
By Bida Elly David Central Bank governor, Johnny Ohisa laments that money laundering and terrorism financing block South Sudan from corresponding with banks in other countries. The central Bank governor was on Monday responding to concerns raised by lawmakers during an ordinary parliamentary sitting. Lawmakers complained about the poor progress[Read More…]
HIV surges in Eastern Equatoria State
By Ijoo Bosco Modi An increase in HIV/AIDS infections among adolescents and youth in Eastern Equatoria state of South Sudan is worrying. International Centre for Aids Care and Treatment Program, (ICAP), an organization managing HIV/AIDS in Eastern Equatoria State, has expressed. The organization termed the new insurgence in HIV infection[Read More…]
Parliament passes Banking Bill
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Transitional Assembly on Monday passed the Banking and Financial Institution Bill 2012 amended 2023 to its third stage with observations and recommendations. The Bill committed to the specialized committee for economy and finance for scrutiny, is meant to regulate functions of international and[Read More…]
SPLM conquering Upper Nile silently
By William Madouk Greater Upper Nile State prepares to endorse Salva Kiir Mayardit as Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) flag bearer for 2024 general elections. The state deputy governor, Ayong Awer Lual revealed in a meeting with the party Chairperson, Salva Kiir on Monday, at the State House in Juba.[Read More…]
Prof. Akec regrets confrontation with Unity State Governor
By Charles K Mark Vice Chancellor Prof. John Akec of the University of Juba expressed regret over his disagreement with Unity State Governor Joseph Manytuil regarding the dredging of the Naam River. During the recently concluded economic conference, the two-pointed sharp spears against each with Manytuil accusing Akec of naming[Read More…]
Aweil North receives motorboat
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil North County commissioner in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) received a motorboat that will help civilians cross the Nyamel River and save lives. Commissioner Kiir Chan Wol, who received the boat at Nyamlel River on Saturday, said the motorboat delivered to them will serve[Read More…]
Beware of scammers-Makeny warns
By William Madouk Nile Petroleum, South Sudanese national oil and gas company has warned the public not to be duped by online scammers. The warning comes after the ministry discovered a fake Facebook account created in the name of the Managing Director of NilePet, Eng. Bernard Amuor Makeny. In a[Read More…]
NilePet donates to the needy
By Rebecca Athiang Bol Nile Petroleum Company, a national oil and gas company, has donated some food items to orphans and widows at Juba Orphanage Home. The items include maize flour, sugar, cooking oil, and wheat flour, among others, for the orphans and the needy, like widows, among others. Speaking[Read More…]
Japan, South Sudan ink Juba River Port deal
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…]
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…]