By Charles K Mark Finance minister from the Arab Republic of Egypt calls for memorandum of understanding to end double taxation in South Sudan. Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed made the appeal on Monday, during his opening speech of the first ever South Sudan economic conference in Juba. “We hope that we[Read More…]
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Why South Sudan economy is struggling: Insights from the National Economic Conference
By Bida Elly David Vice President for Economic Cluster Dr. James Wani Igga has outlined insecurity, weak institutions, illiteracy and poor planning as major factors crippling South Sudan’s economy. Addressing the National Economic Forum on Monday, VP Igga said insecurity has deterred foreign investors from establishing businesses in the country,[Read More…]
Minister bets on agriculture, mining for economic recovery
By William Madouk South Sudan Economic Conference kicked off yesterday with an emphasis on revamping agricultural schemes and mining sector for economic stability. In his opening remarks, the National Minister of Finance, Bak Barnaba Chol, said the conference will enable the government to renew its commitment towards stabilizing the economy[Read More…]
Gen. Burhan prefers Kiir to lead Sudan talks
By Charles K Mark Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan considers President Salva Kiir Mayardit as better mediator for resolving Sudan war. Gen. Burhan declared his position on Monday after landing Juba for a meeting with South Sudan’s President Kiir on the Sudan crisis. The visit to Juba[Read More…]
First South Sudan National Economic Conference in pictures
Heavy rains damage Renk-Melut road
By Charles K Mark Heavy and lengthy rain has rendered the road connecting Renk to Melut unusable, hindering movement and transport of petroleum products to Sudan. The major trade road connecting Malakal, through Renk and Melut to Sudan was recently repaired by the UN mission’s peacekeepers based in the area.[Read More…]
Nutritionist calls for six months exclusive breastfeeding
By Jackson Gaaniko As Western Equatoria state celebrated World Breastfeeding Week, a nutritionist urged mothers to provide six months of exclusive breastfeeding to babies. The world commemorates World Breastfeeding Day annually from 1st to 7 of August but in Western Equatoria state, the event was marked last week. Mr. Natemo William[Read More…]
South Sudan, CAR in visa waiver agreement
By William Madouk South Sudanese traveling to Central African Republic (CAR) will now not be required to acquire visas, thanks to a visa waiver agreement signed on Saturday. A similar courtesy will be extended to citizens of Central African Republic as the two countries signed an agreement when President Faustin[Read More…]
Senior NCP member joins SPLM
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Chairperson for the National Congress Party in Eastern Equatoria state has joined the ruling Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) party. Anthony Fermato Jacob has been serving the NCP as a chairperson for over 30 years and has served in various roles, including a commissioner in Torit[Read More…]
SPLM councilors, advisors take oath
By Hou Akot Hou Members of Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) Council in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State and technical advisors took oath of allegiance, on Friday. SPLM diehards, who gave allegiance to the party, include assistant secretaries and directors. The state governor, Tong Aken Ngor, an SPLM party super[Read More…]
South Sudan seeks Saudi Arabia’s support for refugees
By Charles K Mark South Sudan seeks financial support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support thousands of returnees and refugees who fled the war in Sudan. Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Albino Akok Atak, returned from Saudi Arabia after delivering a letter to His Majesty King of Saudi Arabia. According[Read More…]
University of Juba issues ultimatum over tuition
By Bida Elly David University of Juba has announced that the institution will block students who have not paid their fees or those with balances from accessing the campus. Vice-Chancellor of the institution, John Akech issued a notice that effective from September 12th to September 202 all students should clear[Read More…]
A rift splitting SPLM cadres
By William Madouk A controversial audio circulating on social media has set Central Equatoria state Sudan Peoples’ Liberation Movement (SPLM) party cadres at loggerheads. The political wrangle commiserates former Juba City Council Mayor, Kalisto Lado Faustino against Juba County SPLM Party secretariat under James Yugu. Irritated by the audio that[Read More…]
National Economic Conference hikes citizens’ expectations
By William Madouk and Hou Akot Hou South Sudan’s first-ever national economic conference commences today in a bid to bail the country from hardship while citizens’ expectations shoot up. A key issue on the table at the conference, attended by scholars, think tanks policymakers and analysts, is reshaping the country’s[Read More…]
Community contributions impress county commissioner
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil North County commissioner urges the community to continue contributing to support development of Malual Centre Payam. Kiir Chan Wol made the appeal on Wednesday during his tour of the payam He acknowledges the cooperation of Pamat community building in Malual Centre Payam premise through their[Read More…]
Juba’s plastic waste turns into cash
By William Madouk Once considered a global environmental hazard, plastic waste has now emerged a profitable venture through “Pick and Earn” project. The project that turns plastic waste into money making activity was launched on Friday, by Juba City Council Authority in partnership with Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Individuals[Read More…]
Quality education promotes peace –minister
By Charles K Mark Jonglei State Minister of Education has urged his communities to focus on quality of education offered to children, saying it would bring natural peace. Minister Gabriel Deng Ajak was speaking during the handover of the rehabilitated Bor “A” Mixed Primary School late this week. He said[Read More…]
Tricycle accident claims one life
By Hou Akot Hou A man has lost his life in a tricycle accident when the driver came under gunpoint while driving at high speed. The tragic incident happened in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal on Thursday. A traffic police officer, Garang Ngong said the tricycle was loaded[Read More…]
Community celebrates Success in good hygiene practices
By Yang Ater Yang. At least 23 villages in three counties of Rumbek Central, Rumbek North and Rumbek East of Lakes state celebrate their achievements in hygiene practices. The celebration in Cueicok Payam of Rumbek East County brings in the 23 villages that achieved the hygiene practice as required in[Read More…]
Governor directs crackdown on land grabbers
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria governor directs the state land commission to investigate cases of land grabbing and hold perpetrators accountable. Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony voiced the directives at swearing-in of a new deputy chairperson of the state land commission, Kenyi Eresto Michael, on Friday. The governor said[Read More…]