By Bida Elly David Juba City Mayor, Michael Lado Allah-Jabu, has issued a local order, directing tankers distributing water to cut down on prices for residents. The order that aims at temporarily to regulate water prices in Juba, instructs suppliers to charge at least SSP 800 within the city center[Read More…]
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Pupils, Teachers on protest
By Yang Ater Yang As teachers in Rumbek laid down tools, protesting enrolment into government payroll and salary increment, the learners are on the streets to demonstrate absence of instructors in the classrooms. Most affected are volunteer teachers in Rumbek East County of Lakes State, South Sudan, whose plights have[Read More…]
Arms Embargo Holds South Sudan Hostage-Dau
By William Madouk South Sudan government has criticized the UN Security Council for renewing sanctions and an arms embargo, saying the resolution is holding the country hostage, over past conflicts. The UN Security Council on Tuesday, extended an arms embargo and sanctions imposed on individuals in South Sudan for a[Read More…]
Malakal under curfew to quell tension
By Manas James Okony Local authorities in Upper Nile State capital, Malakal, have imposed a night curfew to quell tensions following deadly clashes. Last weekend, at least one person was killed, and three others injured, sparking inter-communal tensions, following clashes at the Malakal protection of civilian (PoC) site, according to[Read More…]
Unity State Governor Welcomes new officials
By Emelda Siama John Lopula Unity State governor, Joseph Manytuil Wejang, on Monday, witnessed the swearing in ceremony of newly appointed officials into Revitalized Transitional Government, governor’s office disclosed. Lony Majiel Keat took oath as minister of Animals Resources and Fisheries, Kuu Majok Pay, as Chairperson for State Anti-Corruption Commission[Read More…]
Whitaker urges youth to engage in peaceful, productive activities
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri Forest Steven Whitaker, an activist and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI), urges the youth to devote their time to productive activities and desist from conflict. The American Hollywood film actor, who portrayed a key role as Idi Amin[Read More…]
NORAD Director jets Juba for assessment
By Staff Writer Director General of Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Bård Vegar Solhjell is in the country for three days’ visit to familiarize with South Sudan. In a statement extended to this outlet NORAD said Vegar will hold discussions with senior government officials, representatives of UN agencies, Norwegian[Read More…]
Insecurity hampers road projects-Mijok
By Bida Elly David Continuous highway attack against construction companies is one of the stumbling blocks to improving South Sudan’s infrastructure for economic growth. The national minister of Roads and Bridges, Simon Mijok Mijak, remark on Tuesday, while responding to numerous questions from members of parliament on the country’s infrastructural[Read More…]
Non-oil revenues not enough to pay salaries-Ngor
By Bida Elly David South Sudan national minister of finance, Dier Tong Ngor said non-oil revenue collections are not enough to pay the salaries of the civil servants. Minister Tong was summoned by lawmakers to answer MPs questions on the deteriorating economic situation of the Country and the irregularities in[Read More…]
The poor who remained poor
By Makuac Kuot Bol Although some poor people, as of a given time, do not remain there permanently, some poor people actually remain poor all through their lives. The reason for such perpetual poverty is seldom mentioned, much less investigated. It is thus the task of this piece to look[Read More…]
Kajokeji Commissioner recovering from blood clot surgery
By Staff writer Kajo-keji County Commissioner, Phanuel Dumo is recovering, following a successfully head operation over blood clot. The commissioner fell sick on the 17th May, 2023 while performing usual duties in office and was rushed to Kajo-Keji Civil Hospital-Mundari and thereafter, referred to Uganda. According to the county authorities,[Read More…]
UN Security Council extends arms embargo
By Staff writer and Agencies The UN Security Council voted Tuesday to extend an arms embargo and sanctions imposed on individuals in South Sudan, urging all parties to “avoid a relapse into widespread conflict.” The council resolution drafted by the United States was approved with 10 votes in favor and five members abstaining. It[Read More…]
Measurement is crucial in food chain
By William Madouk South Sudan’s National Bureau of Standards (SSNSB) joined the world to celebrate belated World Metrology Day. Metrology is a science of measurement of things as checking weight, temperature, length and time among others. The Executive Officer for SSNBS, Mary Gordon Muortat said weight and measurement are vital[Read More…]
Aweil hails UN peacekeepers
By Hou Akot Hou Acting governor for Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, Tong Lual Ayat has hailed United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeepers for making the world a peaceful place to live. The acting governor, made the remark during celebration of the International Peacekeepers’ Day in Aweil under the[Read More…]
South Sudan returnees receive aid
By Yien Gattuor Over 10,000 Returnees who fled fighting from the neighboring Sudan and now camped in Unity State Rubkona County have received food and non-food assistance. The humanitarian assistance was donated by the state government to the returnees in Rotriah Payam, north of Rubkona County in Unity State. Peter[Read More…]
South Sudan Parliament passes Insurance Act
By Bida Elly David The Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TGNONU) is inching closer to passing a legal framework concerning the implementation of the National Social Insurance Fund. Specialized labor committee at the parliament, presented its report on the South Sudan National Social Insurance Bill 2022 in second reading during[Read More…]
South Sudan Gov’t urged to implement Peace roadmap
By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri Peace monitoring body, the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), is urging the parties to the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement to expedite the implementation of the roadmap to prepare the country for a transition to democracy. R-JMEC’s Chairperson, Amb. Charles Tai Gituai, reminded the[Read More…]
Controversial “Cush International Church” crisis deepens
By staff writer Cush International Church turned theatrical on Sunday as believers aligned to Abraham Chol, attempted forceful entry into the premises, only to meet resistant from others opposed to their dogma. The brawl in South Sudan’s Capital city, Juba, took the intervention of the Police and the military forces[Read More…]
South Sudan detects Toxic import food at Nimule
By William Madouk South Sudan’s National Bureau of Standards (SSNSB) has launched investigations into a 150-tonne consignment of maize flour from Uganda considered unfit for human consumption at Nimule. Mary Gordon, the Executive Officer for SSNBS, confirmed that preliminary results showed that there is a high level of aflatoxin in[Read More…]
Uganda deputy IGP visits West Nile region
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Uganda’s Deputy Inspector General of Police (IGP), Maj. Gen. Tumusiime Katsinzi, is in the West Nile region on a mission to assess the security situation and the performance of the police. The 3-day tour is aimed at identifying challenges and finding possible solutions to addressing them.[Read More…]