By James Luala As an advocate for philanthropy and charitable endeavours, I believe that our existence transcends beyond our individual needs. At Stanbic Bank, we view our role not only as bankers but as stewards of the community’s well-being. As such, we remain dedicated to uplifting the communities in[Read More…]
Commentary
South Sudan’s public universities, military, and police forces are facing serious challenges that threaten to cripple these institutions if not urgently addressed by the government. These centers of learning, discipline, and public service play a critical role in shaping society, yet they find themselves in dire straits. The public universities,[Read More…]
This time around citizens need peace since elections are approaching each day that passes, counting down its move. The country should be protected from all kinds of atrocities and scaring citizens all the time with no impact does not make sense at all. Let’s start with those who defect from[Read More…]
Government institutions have a responsibility to honour civil servants by providing them with their rightful salaries and avoiding corruption that plagues our country, South Sudan. When directors engage in salary deductions, it highlights the reality of corruption within our nation. Deductions from salaries, and elimination of benefits such as medical[Read More…]
ONLY CONNECT!
A complex sentence has two parts: the independent part and the dependent part of it. The independent part stands alone and can make a meaning by itself; but its dependent part can’t stand alone, neither can it make a meaning by itself. A student who is ambitious works hard. A[Read More…]
Harnessing the Digital Tide: The Church, Banking, and the Promise of Progress in South Sudan
By James Luala In the heart of South Sudan, where the church is not only a spiritual beacon but also a pillar of communal strength, an unprecedented transformation is taking root – the advent of digital banking. As the Head of International Development Groups at Stanbic Bank, I had[Read More…]
Addressing Women’s Safety; What Does the Bible Have to Say?
By Jehovah’s Witness “My husband threatened to stab me to death on several occasions. One time he beat me unconscious. I often had to leave my children with their violent father for weeks while I ran and hid for my life…” This is what Zenobia Mwakivike went through for[Read More…]
Just as the decree is read on state television (South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation) sacking top government officials from their positions, the decrees cannot indicate the reasons behind the removal of the officials from their seats. The same decree sometimes appoints successors immediately or it takes time. But also, the decree[Read More…]
END GRAVE VIOLATIONS OF SCHOOLCHILDREN IN NIGERIA
Kigali/Halifax, 11 March 2024 – The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in northern Nigeria and condemns in the strongest terms the kidnapping of 287 students from a government school in Kaduna state on Thursday. This is the third incident of[Read More…]
Backyard farming: A solution to Food-insecurity and Poverty in South Sudan
By Nicholas Lokuya Emmanuel Lemi South Sudan is among the few countries in sub-Saharan Africa with huge potential in agriculture production owning to its absolute and comparative advantage over many countries within our region, in terms of soil infertility, availability of the fresh Nile waters, swamps and good climate[Read More…]
Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit
By Anyon Ngoor Gorjok What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the holy spirit which is in you, ye of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore, glorifies God in your body, and in your spirit, which are[Read More…]
Illuminate your world with the light of His word
By Anyon Ngoor Gorjok You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick, nor does it give light to all that is in the[Read More…]
A carnal mind is enmity against God
By Anyon Ngoor Gorjok For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the spirit do mind the things of the spirit. To be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal[Read More…]
Seek the ultimate counsel from God before making a decision
By Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok Be not wise in your own eyes, fear the Lord, and depart from evil. Total independence from God is not just foolishness but rebellion against our creator, the God of heaven and earth. In our generation today, there is a spirit of rebellion that[Read More…]
In our society, women must prioritize their own financial independence and personal growth. The alarming cases of violence and abuse linked to financial dependence on men are a stark reminder of the dangers faced by women who rely solely on others for their livelihood. It is high time for women[Read More…]
Beauty or British?
Speculating over the origin of scarification among the Nilotic. In a herd of cattle, there is usually variation in the color of cows; some may look black, others white or brown, yet they are all cows in the farmer’s eyes. This is called distinction without difference. A similar manifestation can[Read More…]
True prophets exist in every generation.
By Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok And he gave some apostles and some prophets, and some evangelists, and pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of ministry, and for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith[Read More…]
Be aware of false prophets, (part 2)
Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok For there shall arise false Christians and false prophets, and they shall show great signs and wonders in so much that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect (Matthew 24:24). In these last days, we have to be so watchful and adequately[Read More…]
Beware of false prophets (Part 1)
By Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Mathew7:15. Brethren, this world we live in is full of good and evil people depending on where they came from or their influence over the people. In[Read More…]
Use your mind appropriately
Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 The mind is one of the greatest tools God has entrusted man with for his trust in the affairs of life and for him to make a lasting mark for the generations to come.[Read More…]