By Taban Henry The World Bank on Friday approved $70 million grant in pursuits to boost socio-economic endeavours of women in South Sudan. World Bank’s Country Manager in South Sudan, Firas Raad said that the fundings’ goal is to back female entrepreneurs in formalizing and scaling up their business activities.[Read More…]
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Yei: Security shuts down fuel stations
By Adia Jildo Authorities in Yei River County have reportedly closed petrol stations for the reason that owners of the gasoline have increased the price of fuel. “Two days ago, the managers of petrol stations took up unilateral decisions without informing relevant authorities and hiked the fuel price. The government,[Read More…]
Crimes trim down in Juba City, Mayor says
By Matia Samuel Timatio Juba City Council said criminal activities carried out by gangs known as niggers have improved following the hunt and arrest of several affiliates. The City Mayor, Michael Allah-Jabu said that 33 suspected gang members were arrested in the middle of April. The criminal cliques included 17[Read More…]
Kiir sends team to assess States’ conflicts
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the leadership of the Council of States to carry a visitation exercise in conflict affected States and the three Administrative Areas to trace out causes of the skirmishes and catastrophes. Kiir made the order when he met with the[Read More…]
Muslims, other churches get ready for Pope’s arrival
By Bida Elly David Different faith-based groups including Muslims and other Christian denominations have joined Catholic Church as they get ready to welcome Holy father Pope Francis to Juba in July. The Holy father Pope Francis will come with other two Holy Men. There has been a series of scepticism[Read More…]
Funding dictates Juba-Torit-Nadapal road progress
By Philip Buda Ladu Untimely release of funds for Juba-Torit-Nadapal Highway construction is dictating on the progress of the construction of the second national road after Juba-Nimule-Uganda which commenced on a good phase from Juba to Torit. Minister of Roads and Bridges, Simon Mijok Mijak said there are only subcontractors[Read More…]
Gov’t, partners launch women grand craft expo
By William Madouk Garang Government through Ministry of Investment together with its partners; Mara Muhim Initiative, Center for Inclusive Governance Peace and Justice (CIGPJ) has yesterday launched the first-ever South Sudanese Women Grand Trade exhibition. The trade fair exhibited coined-handcraft products such as beads, necklaces, earrings, beauty products, perfumes, oils,[Read More…]
Gumbo IDPs receive humanitarian aid
By Taban Henry Delegation from Central Equatoria State government on Wednesday donated nonfood items to the Internally Displaced Persons sheltering at Gumbo IDPs’ camp. The Gender Advisor to the CES governor, Mariam Aguli Zachariah who headed the delegation said the purpose of the visit was to acquaint themselves with the[Read More…]
China permits safe way for S. Sudanese entrepreneurs
By Taban Henry South Sudanese traders will soon begin importing goods and other services direct from China to South Sudan as they have been granted green line to obtain Visas to bring in Chinese products direct from Beijing to Juba. This came after South Sudan chamber of Commerce met with[Read More…]
Small vendors grieve whilst inflation hikes
By Adia Jildo Small scale traders in Juba are severely hurt and striving to survive with the current inflations rate as prices of food commodity and some non-food steadily increased since dollar rates volleyed high against South Sudanese pounds within a week. One of the vendors, Poni Josephine who sells[Read More…]
UPDATED: Not only politics but also a time to socialize – Turkish envoy
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The Turkish Ambassador to South Sudan, Erdem Mutaf yesterday told diplomats that it should not always be about politics but sometimes it’s good to have time to socialize. Ambassador Mutaf made this remarks during exhibition of Turkey traditional food aimed to promote Turkish kitchen or chef[Read More…]
Parties’ rows on SGBV report
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei Parties and signatory to the revitalized peace agreement on Wednesday exchanged views on Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) report presented by ceasefire and transitional security arrangement monitoring and verification mechanism (CTSAMVM). In the report, CTSAMVM said all warring parties have committed gender-based violence in the locations[Read More…]
Catholic Bishops’ Headquarters looted, millions taken
By Taban Henry Robbers broke into the South Sudan and Sudan Catholic Bishop Secretariat Conference on Tuesday and looted valuables and huge amount of money. In a statement to the media, the Secretary General of the South Sudan Catholic Bishops Conference Fr. Peter Suleiman Bolis confirmed that robbers have broken[Read More…]
Government tasks NRA to raise 100 billion SSP yearly
By William Madouk Garang The Vice President for Economic Cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga yesterday called on National Revenue Authority (NRA) to increase collection of non-oil revenues to 100 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) a year. The VP made the remarks during a one-day’s validation workshop organized by NRA to[Read More…]
Fuel price hikes amid soaring inflation
By Bida Elly David Juba, the capital of South Sudan is experiencing inconsistent and rampant inflation as fuel prices hiked from 430 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) to 750 SSP per litre as of yesterday, while the US Dollar ($)100 rate valued to 47,000 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) respectively. This came[Read More…]
South Sudan Chess Federation trains ladies
By Akol Madut Ngong South Sudan Chess Federation has initiated training for ladies who attended the earlier months’ exercise to participate at Chennai in India’s 41st Olympiad in the quarter of July 2022. Speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday at Nyakuron Cultural Centre, Eng. Aduot Madit said Chess is[Read More…]
Dozen lawmakers took oath in Western Equatoria
By Alex DIgi Western Equatoria State’s Parliament can begin their legislative work with full Members following the swearing in of 18 members of parliament who were left out from other political party (OPP), though other parties have sworn in on Wednesday this week. Two months back, the state sworn in[Read More…]
Mundri: Over thousand suffer from nodding disease
By John Sylivestor Timber Health officials in Mundri County of Western Equatoria State are saying one thousand people are living with nodding diseases. The official said that they have registered 1,462 people living with Nodding disease in Mundri and 308 are under the age of 18 years. This was revealed[Read More…]
NCAC hands over accountability Act to Justice Minister
By Philip Buda Ladu The National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC) has started its second mandate of reviewing the country’s necessary laws as mandated by the Revitalized Agreement in a speedy pace, handing over the National Audit Act (Amendment) Bill 2022 to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs on Wednesday.[Read More…]
CTSAMVM stays alert on insecurity
By Ephraim Modi D.S The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangement, Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) said they are watchful on the ongoing pocket insecurity in the country. Asrat Denero Amad, CTSAMVM Chairperson was addressing the Technical Committee meeting yesterday. He however urged the parties to respect and end hostilities and[Read More…]