By Bida Elly David South Sudan Minister of Finance and Economic Planning has admitted that there is poor utilization of the Country’s oil revenues. Oil is the main source of the country’s revenues; it provides 90% of the nation’s budget with its generated income. Minister Dior Tong Ngor said the[Read More…]
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South Sudan President directs investigation on oil pollution
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir has directed the Minister of Petroleum to conduct urgent environmental studies to protect communities in oil-producing areas from adverse impact of oil-induced pollution. Communities in the oil-producing states have repeatedly complained about a high prevalence of petroleum pollution that causes diseases and reproductive[Read More…]
Shocking Juba prison figures expose crisis
By William Madouk Director of Juba Central Prison has raised alarm over overcrowding of inmates, calling for reforms in the country’s criminal justice system to speed up trials to decongest the facility. A visit to the facility on Thursday revealed a population standing at 2,767 inmates with about 194 are[Read More…]
South Sudan MPs seek to regulate gambling
By Bida Elly David South Sudan Lawmakers are in the process to enact laws to regulate activities of gambling companies in the Country. Members of the national parliament, on Wednesday listened to a motion on the activities of betting and casino companies that seem to operate without restriction and levies.[Read More…]
Gov’t sets guidelines for cattle herders
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries has set rules that every resident has to observe during the farming period. The guidelines include protecting domestic animals including cows, goats, and sheep being herded by the boys or any cattle keeper not to[Read More…]
Police impounds over 30 vehicles
By Hou Akot Hou Traffic police officers in the Northern Bahr El Ghazal state have started seizing motorcycles and cars without licensed plate numbers. Simon Dut, a traffic police officer said the crackdown is an effort to reduce on accidents as well as hit and run cases where perpetrators swiftly[Read More…]
Western Equatoria State acquires 11 vehicle
By Alex Digi Western Equatoria State government, in South Sudan has procured 11 vehicles for the state constitutional post holders to ease their mobility while discharging their duties. The state government used its own local revenue to buy the 11 vehicles. Speaker of the state Legislative Assembly, deputy speaker, two[Read More…]
Blood demand rises in South Sudan
By Gladys Fred Kole Demand for blood transfusion in South Sudan keeps to growing due to several factors, including maternal complications, child malnutrition, emergencies, trauma and violence and medical procedures. According to the World Health Organization, or W.H.O., 1% of the country’s population needs to donate blood in order to[Read More…]
Abyei to train traditional chiefs
By Ngor Deng At least nine traditional chiefs and members of other local courts in Abyei Administrative Area will be trained on the customary laws, according to the Ministry of Local Government there. Abionweng Majiith Diing, the recently appointed minister of local government, said members of the town courts are[Read More…]
Independence Day: An opportunity of hope to returnees
By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatoria state government sets to celebrate the 12th anniversary of South Sudan’s Independence in Kajo-Keji County. A decision warmly welcomed by the community, who believe the occasion will instill hope to returnees, expectant to rebuild their lives. The occasion will be marked on July 9[Read More…]
Food for displace persons burns in boat flame
By Manas James A commercial boat loaded with relief food has caught fire at a harbor in Jonglei State Capital Bor, the secretary general of the Boats’ Union confirmed. The incident occurred at 5 pm on Wednesday. Secretary of boats’ union, Abraham Thongbor, said the vessel was in transit to[Read More…]
South Sudan Parliament summons Security Ministers
By Bida Elly David Three security Ministers have been summoned to appear before legislators to answer questions concerning a recent surge of insecurity across the country. Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs, Chol Thon Balok, Deputy Minister of Interior, and the Minister of National Security are to appear to answer[Read More…]
Over 20 schools operate under trees
By Yien Gattuor At least 21 primary schools in Koch County, Unity State, are operating under trees due to lack of classrooms. Since South Sudan’s independence, no structures have been erected, and pupils have been studying outside under tree shades. James Gatluak, a pupil at Zarbor Primary School in the[Read More…]
Eight teachers arrested in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Eight (8) primary school teachers have been arrested for boycotting a screening exercise in Yirol West County, Lakes State. The screening test organized by the state Ministry of General Education and Instructions took place on June 10, 2023, but some of the teachers boycotted the exercise,[Read More…]
Lawmaker suspended over corruption
By Yang Ater Yang Chairperson of the Specialized Committee for Health in Lakes State Transitional Legislative Assembly has been suspended by the acting Speaker over allegations of corruption. Commissioner of Lakes State Revenue Authority had accused the chairperson of collecting taxes illegally from the private clinics and pharmacies in Rumbek[Read More…]
EAC tables over $100M budget
By William Madouk East African Community (EAC) has tabled before its Legislative Assembly (EALA) a budget totaling to US $103,842,880 for Financial Year 2023/2024. This year’s budget is an increase from the amount of US$91,579,215 approved by the August House for the 2022/2023 Financial Year. The Chairperson of the Council[Read More…]
Livestock vaccination kicks off in Pibor
By Mamas James Livestock vaccination campaign targeting 790,000 animals and poultry is underway in parts of Greater Pibor Administrative Area. The exercise which started on 12 June, running until July 8, 2023, is supported by United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, GPAA[Read More…]
Minister attributes high electricity charges to inflation
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan Minister of Energy and Dams attributes high electricity tariffs in the country to the depreciation of the local currency against the US dollar. Minister Peter Marcelo was on Tuesday responding to lawmakers queries at parliament over high electricity tariff and the continue power shading[Read More…]
South Sudan Parliament passes National Archives Bill
By Bida Elly David South Sudan transitional national legislative assembly (R-TNLA) has passed the national archives and records management bill 2023 into its third reading stage with recommendations and amendments. Representative of culture and national heritage committee of the assembly, Hon. Lokeris Lomilo Logeare, presented the report to parliament for[Read More…]
Ruto to lead Al-Burhan, Dagalo face-to-face talks
By William Madouk Kenya’s president, William Ruto, will lead three other leaders of East African countries under the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to engage two Sudanese generals in face-to-face talks. An ordinary summit of the regional bloc in Djibouti, reached the decision and selected four countries—Kenya as chair, South[Read More…]