By Bida Elly David Hunger-stricken citizens on the outskirts of Juba are surviving by consuming expired goods and garbage leftovers at dumping sites amid economic hardship. At the checkpoint dumping site along the Juba-Yei-Kaya highway, the poor have found life in unfit foods. In a testimony to this outlet, the[Read More…]
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A parent sued over fight with teachers
By Hou Akot Hou Education Officials in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state have opened a lawsuit against a parent for fighting with teachers at Maper East primary school on Friday. “This parent is given a lawsuit because he stormed the school with harsh behaviors,” Director General of the state ministry[Read More…]
Adil returns, conceals Turkish investment tour feedback
By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria State governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, and his entourage returned to Juba yesterday after a successful investment tour to Turkey. Governor’s return was disclosed by his press office on the governor’s official Facebook page; however, no details have been disclosed or mentioned. Neither was there[Read More…]
NBS Chief earmarked for award
By Gladys Fred Kole Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has commended National Bureau of Standards (NBS) for meeting the best interest of the citizens and serving national security priority. CEPO’s executive director, Edmond Yakani said NBS chief executive officer (CEO), Mary Gordon Muortat qualifies for an outstanding leadership award[Read More…]
Cassava leaves kill two in a family.
By Hou Akot Hou Two people have died of suspected cassava leaves poisoning in Barmayen payam, Aweil Center County of Northern Bahar El Ghazel state. Barmayen payam based medical officer; Lino Panjaap identified the deceased as Aweng Ayok Deng, together with her son. According to the medical officer, the woman[Read More…]
Activist calls for downsizing of government
By Bida Elly David A civil society advocates for downsizing of the legislature and the executive of the unity government, saying the huge number consumes government funds without productivity. Executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani terms the current parliament of 550 lawmakers, as an[Read More…]
Opposition Lawmakers question national budget
By Bida Elly David Opposition Party parliamentary caucus has questioned the lack of prioritization on implementation of the revitalised peace agreement in the 2023–2024 fiscal year budget. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) parliamentary caucus at the national legislative assembly in a consultative meeting on Sunday criticised the[Read More…]
South Sudan Basketball Federation signs 3-year sponsorship deal
By Staff Writer South Sudan Basketball Federation (SSBF) is thrilled to be teaming up with one of the leading basketball sports brands in the world, PEAK, on a three-year deal. SSBF disclosed the partnership news in a press statement issued on Friday that No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, has seen.[Read More…]
South Sudanese musician wins $1 million prize
By Gladys Fred Kole A South Sudanese-international singer, producer, and DJ based in the diaspora has won big prize as the Best DJ, worthy $1 Million dollars at the Reggae Sumfest Global Sound Clash in Jamaica. Kennedy Ongele Lorya, professionally known by his music name Dynamq, is a South Sudanese[Read More…]
Farmers decries insecurity hindering farming
By Bida Elly David South Sudan Farmers’ Union has decried continuous insecurity across the Country as the major problem affecting the agricultural sector, which is believed to be the backbone of the Country’s economy. The farmers union stressed that implementation of the peace agreement ought to be speeded up to[Read More…]
South Sudan, Israel ink bilateral deal
By Malek Arol South Sudan government on Thursday signed a cooperation agreement with the State of Israel. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation led representation the government of South Sudan while Ambassador; H.E. Gershon Kedar represented the state of Israel, his home county. According to the ministry’s Facebook[Read More…]
Minister, mayor clash over water prices control
By Philip Buda Ladu Juba City Council has challenged the National Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and the Urban Water Corporation to address water price fluctuation in city residents. On July 13, acting Juba City mayor, Emmanuel Khemis Richard directed the chief executive officer (CEO) to sign an order[Read More…]
Stakeholders demand neutral political parties’ council
By Gladys Fred Kole Stakeholders and signatories to the revitalized Peace Agreement are calling for a neutral political parties’ council. The stakeholders gathered on Thursday, with a high-level standing community for the implementation of the peace agreement at the Ministry of cabinet affairs meeting hall. Executive Director of Community Empowerment[Read More…]
Solutions underway for displaced populations in Central Equatoria
By Staff writer At a time when Central Equatoria is witnessing a high number of returns of internally displaced people and refugees, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) gathered over 70 key stakeholders to a workshop that aimed at developing a durable solutions strategy to support displacement-affected communities in the[Read More…]
South Sudan applauds Uganda for confirming toxic food
By Bida Elly David South Sudan has applauded the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) for quick action on the toxic maize impounded in Nimule. Recently, a high-level committee comprising members from the two countries was constituted to investigate and resolve the trade standoff over the impounded goods at the[Read More…]
New police post in Mundri East gives hope for greater security, safety
UN As South Sudan approaches a critical juncture in its political history with this young nation gearing up for its first-ever elections in 2024, communities in Western Equatoria, and indeed, across the country are still contending with frequent outbreaks of conflict, criminality and rebuilding their lives as best as possible[Read More…]
UNHCR envoy pleas for resilient solution for conflict victims
By Gladys Fred Kole UNHCR special envoy to the Horn of Africa, Ambassador Mohammed Affey highlighted the need for continued effort on durable answers for millions of people forced to flee in and from South Sudan. Mr. Affey emphasized that beyond humanitarian action, creation of conditions for returnees and recovery[Read More…]
Over 600 dog bites cases recorded
By Ngor Deng Matem Over 600 cases of dog bites have been recorded in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state (NBGs)-Aweil between January and July 2023, the National Ministry of Health has disclosed. One Health Surveillance Officer, Santino Ngong Garang, revealed that some people are feared dead due to rabies manifestation[Read More…]
Expired goods set ablaze
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Bureau of Standards on Thursday destroyed over 10,000 metric tons of expired food and non-food items impounded from traders across markets in Juba city. The expired commodities consisting of maize flour, sugar, milk, oil, soap, biscuits, liquid soaps, paints, and drinks, were set[Read More…]
Female candidates outperform males
Bida Elly David Female candidates in Central Equatoria State have outperformed their male counterparts in the recent Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE). The results showed that out of 13,894 candidates who sat for the examination in the State, 13,546 passed with a 94.7 percent average performance. Out of the 5,692[Read More…]