By Alan Clement The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) senior management has stressed that digital transformation remains central to improving transparency, efficiency, and service delivery in revenue collection. The remark was made on Thursday during a meeting convened to review the progress of its flagship E-Tax and E-Customs reforms chaired[Read More…]
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Chinese Overseas Association donates to paralyzed girl’s family, medical team to consult on surgery
By Alan Clement The Chinese Overseas Association in South Sudan has extended humanitarian support to the family of an eight-year-old girl who was paralyzed after being shot in Gumbo earlier this year. During a brief handover ceremony held at Beijing Hotel, the association donated food items including rice, juice, cooking[Read More…]
Police apprehend 7 suspects over looting of money transfer
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil Center of Northern Bahr El Gazal state has confirmed that they had apprehended and detained seven suspects over breaking into Raandit Money transfer company, Police inspector in Aroyo, the county headquarters, Moses Akuar said that the incident occurred on Tuesday and the suspects[Read More…]
Warrap State to embolden Law Enforcement
By Lodu William Odiya The Inspector of Police, Gen. Abraham Manyuat have yesterday expressed his commitment to deployment of well trained and sufficiently equipped police forces in Warrap State. According to statement issued by the state press unit, the arrangement would bolster government presence and deter criminal activities. “We know[Read More…]
CES suspends illegal road Demarcation in Lokwilili Area
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Central Equatoria State government, has yesterday suspended illegal forms of road demarcation in Lokwilili residential area of Juba County. In a statement issued by the Central Equatoria State Governor’s Press Unit, the State Minister of Housing, Lands, and Public Utilities, David Morbe ordered the security[Read More…]
Pharmacists demand equal treatment, call for reform in health sector
By Alan Clement South Sudanese pharmacists have called for equal treatment, fair pay, and greater recognition of their role in the health sector, warning that continued marginalization undermines healthcare delivery. During an event marking the World Pharmacists’ Day, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel under the global theme “Think Health,[Read More…]
Central Equatoria Government Declares War on Illegal Tax Collectors
By Kei Emmanuel Duku and Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State government has announced a major crackdown on illegal tax collectors. This decision came from a security committee meeting held on Tuesday, chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel. The committee directed a swift operation to target those illegally[Read More…]
As liquidity crises continue, the South Sudan government should mobilize more funds in cash and clear the salaries of civil servants and organized forces. Paying them through banks with limited or no cash subjects them to more suffering since it is always hard to get your salaries on time as[Read More…]
PROSECUTORS: Demand removal of defense lawyers
By Lodu William Odiya The Government prosecutors have yesterday asked the special court to dismiss two of Dr. Riek Machar’s lawyers, arguing they lack valid licenses. This demand came during the third session where the government prosecutors emphasized that there were some of the defense lawyers’ whose licence were expired.[Read More…]
Minister pledges support to strengthen human rights efforts
By Alan Clement Abyei’s Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, Aluel Minyiel Rou, has pledged her Ministry’s full support to bolster human rights advocacy in the Abyei Special Administration area. In a statement, the minister made the pledge during a meeting with a delegation led by Acting Chairperson Monychol[Read More…]
GPAA authorities urge communities to relocate to high ground
By Alan Clement Authorities in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) have urged flood-affected communities to move at least 100 meters away from riverbanks to enable permanent dyke construction, as waters continue to rise across the region. Chief Administrator Gola Boyoi Gola made the appeal during a joint flood assessment[Read More…]
SSNBS launches National stakeholders’ consultation on Codex, Food safety
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Executive Director of South Sudan National Bureau for standards, Gloria Nyoka Joseph Lasu, has officially launched a National consultation on Codex and food safety workshop in Juba. Addressing the Media during the launching in Juba yesterday, Gloria stated that Codex and food safety was an[Read More…]
Lawyers for break after Dr. Machar’s legal battle
By Lodu William Odiya The court proceeding over suspended Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven other accused of treason has again adjourned the third hearing to allow time for the prosecutors and the defense lawyers to respond to the points of objections in writings. During the third hearing, the[Read More…]
Ministry of Finance disburses September Salaries
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s civil servants and organized forces can finally breathe a sigh of relief for the month of September as the Ministry of Finance and Planning has announced the full payment of their salaries. This comes at the backdrop of commitment initially made by Vice President[Read More…]
Journalist’s Detention Prompts Condemnation and Calls for Press Freedom
Kei Emmanuel Duku A cameraman working for the Office of the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, was detained by security forces as he attempted to cover a court hearing in Juba, an act that has drawn strong condemnation from his office and prompted a senior justice to reiterate the[Read More…]
ATTACK : US calls for an end
Kei Emmanuel Duku The U.S. Embassy in Juba has issued a strong statement condemning what it described as a “worsening pattern of looting and rent-seeking” directed at humanitarian aid efforts in South Sudan. The condemnation comes after an incident in which South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) personnel allegedly raided[Read More…]
Minister of Health and Partners Embark on Door-to-Door immunization Campaigns
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a comprehensive integrated health campaign aimed at protecting over 2.1 million children and 1.2 million adults from polio and Schistosomiasis. The campaign, which began today,[Read More…]
Prof urges Gov’t to relocate Dr. Machar’s trial venue
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The former vice chancellor of University of Juba, Professor John Akec, has urged the government to relocate the venue for ongoing trial of suspended First Vice President Machar. The court proceedings that started on Monday at Freedom Hall had led to negative impact on economic, social,[Read More…]
NBG’s youth to inaugurate new leadership, calls for support
By Hou Akot Hou The youth in Northern Bahr El Gazal state (NBGs) have called for support as they plan to inaugurate elected leaders. The body was elected to power early this month; now prepare to assume office with zeal to focus on youth activities. Speaking to the media, Deng[Read More…]
Persons with disabilities plead to army groups to cease hostilities
By James Innocent The leader of persons with disabilities in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State has called on armed groups in the country to cease hostilities. The appeal followed a series of armed conflicts in some parts of South Sudan, including Yei River County. The group leader called[Read More…]