By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The Representative of Tanzania Bureau of Standards and also a Consultant at South Sudan National Codex Committee, Lawrence Chenge said South Sudan as a Country has done much in terms of growth therefore it’s not a dumping ground for expired goods as others might take it[Read More…]
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Gatwech kicks out Olony, names Odwar as deputy
By William Madouk Garang The SPLM/A-IO Kitgwang splinter group under Gen. Simon Gatwech Dual on Tuesday issued an order sacking Gen. Johnson Olony Thubo as his deputy and appointed Henry Odwar, as his new deputy. In the reshuffling letter, Gen Gatwech, also relieved ex-minister of mining Henry Odwar from the[Read More…]
We didn’t authorize extrajudicial killing in Mayom
By William Madouk Garang The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) leadership on Tuesday distanced itself from the execution of four suspects alleged to be the killers of Mayom County Commissioner, citing that the army’s leadership did not approve the firing squad. The SSPDF spokesperson, Major General Lul Ruai Kong[Read More…]
Economic downturn prompted Kiir to relieve finance minister
By Taban Henry The National Minister of Information, Communication and Postal Services Michael Makuei Lueth said the removal of the Finance Minister was provoked by the ongoing inflation in the country hence prompting President Kiir to relieve the Minister of Finance and Planning. Minister Makuei in his address to the[Read More…]
“I was misquoted,” Juuk denies US instigating conflict remark
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The Senior Presidential Advisor Kuol Manyang Juuk has clarified his statement regarding the accusation he labeled against US for instigating conflict in the country, citing that he was taken out of context. Yesterday, Juuk said the United States government was behind the mess that is happening[Read More…]
SPLM should not be blamed – says Juuk
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The Senior Presidential Advisory Kuol Manyang Juuk has said the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) should not be blamed for not developing the country but rather blames should be on the people causing insecurities that shifted the government from development. Kuol said SPLM has good polices,[Read More…]
Journalist arrested in Juba for covering protest
By Matia Samuel Timatio A Journalist was arrested by the security apparatus in Konyo-Konyo market after covering a peaceful protest by youth over the high cost of living on Sunday evening. Diing Magot, a journalist working for the Voice of America (VOA) was arrested by the police on Sunday evening[Read More…]
Two teachers murdered by unknown gunmen in Ikotos
By Taban Henry Authorities in Ikotos county of Eastern Equatoria state has said two teachers have been killed by unknown gunmen along Tseretenya road on Sunday morning. Speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Joseph Loholong Ikotos County Commissioner confirmed the killing of the two teachers citing that they were actually[Read More…]
Police Detain Five Konyokonyo Market Protesters
By Akol Madut Ngong The Police authorities have arrested five protesters after staging a protest in Konyo-Konyo market over the weekend. Speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Police spokesperson Daniel Justin said yesterday there were some people who conducted protest in Konyo-konyo Market and the security forces went there to[Read More…]
Governor Manytuil inspects Kaikang Military Baracks
By Yien Gattuor mead The Governor of Unity State, Dr. Joseph Manytuil Wejang on Friday paid an inspection courtesy visit to Kaikang Military Baracks to acquaint himself on the challenges facing the counter insurgency forces in the area. The government counter insurgence force was built in the area to hunt[Read More…]
Ateny celebrates his dismissal
By Staff Writer The former Press Secretary in the office of the President has celebrated the decree that relieved him off duties. Molana Ateny Wek Ateny said he was appointed nine years ago as Press Secretary to President Salva Kiir. “First of all, let me congratulate you Mr. President for[Read More…]
Juuk accuses USA of instigating conflict in S. Sudan
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The Senior Presidential Advisor, Kuol Manyang Juuk has accused the United States of America (USA) for creating conflict in South Sudan. Kuol then called on the South Sudanese to stand alone and not to rely on the US government’s funding saying it’s a trap to get[Read More…]
Over 800 youth acquire skills in Yambio
By Alex Digi The Government of Western Equatoria State, Yambio on Tuesday last week graduated over 800 Youth at Yambio Multi-purpose Vocational Training Center in different fields under the theme Youth Empowerment and employment Project funded by the Government of the Netherlands and implemented a partner Star Trust Organization. The[Read More…]
We achieved despite challenges beyond our control
By Bida Elly David The former national Minister of Finance and Planning has revealed that his office incurred several failures due to challenges that accumulated beyond his control despite number of achievements he had undertaken in regards to fiscal and financial management. This came following a Presidential decree issued last[Read More…]
Criminal activities have reduced in Juba
By Bida Elly David The Minister of Interior yesterday said the rate of criminal activities in Juba have reduced following the recent communal operation exercise carried to mitigate a number of cumulative acts by crooks. This development came at the County headquarter during a meeting between the Commissioner of Juba[Read More…]
Mayor declares sale of garbage collection containers
By Bida Elly David The Mayor of Juba City has issued a local order for the distribution and sale of garbage collection containers by East Africa Go-green waste management company that was earlier contracted to undertake the responsibility of solid waste management in Juba and Kator block. The order for[Read More…]
Yei Women FC appeals for support amidst involvement in CECAFA tournament
By Ephraim Modi D.S The Acting Secretary of Yei Joint Stars Mr. Mabe Clement on Friday requested the general public to support the team in terms of resources to enable them run the activities of the club smoothly in the Council for East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) qualifiers.[Read More…]
OPP burdens Kiir to reshuffle their State MPs
By Taban Henry The representatives from the umbrella of the Other Political Parties (OPP) are calling on President Salva Kiir Mayardit to reconsider the appointment of OPP State members of parliament. The opposition coalition umbrella group made the appeal to the President during the announcement of the extension of the[Read More…]
Kitgwang laughs at defection allegations
By William Madouk Garang SPLM/A-IO Kitgwang Declaration under Commander Gen. Simon Gatwech laughed at a claim that ‘dozens of their senior officers shifted allegiance to SPLM-IO under Dr. Riek Machar’s camp calling it as false and misinformation cooked by a seasonal defector. The Spokesperson of Gen. Simon Gatwech, Alfred Gach[Read More…]
Pupils, teachers receive training on trauma healing in Kapoeta
By Staff Writer More than 90 pupils from Primary and Secondary Schools together with some teachers in Kapoeta South County of Eastern Equatoria State have received a one-day training on trauma healing. With funding from the Germany government through its institution called IFA, PAX for Peace Organization supported the Catholic[Read More…]