The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has released its seasonal forecast for March to May 2024, revealing a higher probability of wetter conditions in the Greater Horn of Africa. South Sudan and other neighbouring countries such as Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, and north-western Tanzania are expected[Read More…]
Editorial
The call by some artists for unity among themselves to pacify the country’s message through music for election, is apt. There has been massive misuse of social media by a number of artists for bickering over who is who in the country yet such practices are detrimental to all. First,[Read More…]
Government must initiate disbarment to end the contagion of inter-communal conflicts, road attacks and military-civil strife. The widespread possession of illegal firearms and light weapons proliferation by citizens that breed ill blood and scoundrel, in the country must be brought under control. As the country prepares to hold elections, the[Read More…]
On Monday, the president of the Union of Journalists of South Sudan and his cameraman suffered a very unconceivable mistreatment by some elements of the National Security Service. The incident raises questions about how free will the media be, and how effectively will it perform its mandate as the fourth[Read More…]
Since the dawn of this year, people have exchanged several messages, inspiring one another to strive for the best. But one specific missive that delves into the adage that “the grass is greener where you water it”, in the advent of elections in South Sudan, is catchy. As National Legislative[Read More…]
Though the vice president for service cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi has warned schools against the vice, such are not open market practices like our roadside forex that place their tables under an umbrella for the trade. However, deployment of invigilators and security forces at examination centers are, but it only plays[Read More…]
If the adage that the hand that gives, receives blessings is true, then African countries are losing the glory of God. Literary, Africa is a continent blessed with abundant natural resources ranging from precious minerals, vegetation, water bodies, fertile land, and favorable climate. But contrary to the natural endowment, the[Read More…]
The National Youth Convention scheduled for December has been canceled due to interference allegedly by the Minister of Youth and Sports. The convention serves as a platform for youth leaders from the states to come together, exchange ideas, and elect their new national leaders. However, the reports of interference by[Read More…]
Peace and unity are the most sung words in the country, with unequivocal demand than the US Dollars but least practiced and felt. Our current numerous predicaments of high commodity prices, diminishing currency rates, high unemployment rates, poor standards of living, and so forth, are all effects of an absence[Read More…]
Taxes are vehicles to foster development, but the levy rates and timing matters a lot; otherwise, the repercussions could impact gravely on the citizens. Like what happens at the Nimule border point where trucks of goods to the country have stopped crossing allegedly due to tax increases, those who endeavor[Read More…]
The ideal of a Member of Parliament is to represent the interests of the public rather than a party but what transpires at Central Equatoria state Assembly reflects the opposite. On Monday, CES lawmakers adopted an impeachment motion against Three ministers amid a walkout by mainly SPLM legislators. The ministers[Read More…]
Last week, the Minister of Information, Michael Makuei Lueth enlightened us on what happened when civil servants received their salaries at the improved scale. Ministers and Lawmakers were exempted since being constitutional post-holders; their emolument bears a different arrangement. According to the information minister, the National Emolument Act has to[Read More…]
Yesterday, the media commemorated the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists with stakeholders calling for protection. They also asked the authorities to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the killing of journalists. This call is a crucial step toward protecting press freedom and upholding the values of democracy.[Read More…]
Yesterday, South Sudanese were shocked by the news of the passing away of the former Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Torit, Emeritus Paride Taban. Bishop Paride was one of the very few remaining clerics whose stanch dedication and compassion to the church touched countless lives. As we bid farewell[Read More…]
On Monday, the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards announced that it acquired new and modern state-of-the-art equipment in the food safety laboratory. The acquisition of the equipment marks a significant milestone in safeguarding public health safety, given that it would be used for testing mainly edible products. This move[Read More…]
Evaluate E-Governance before embracing it
“E-Gov.” or Electronic Governance; is government’s use of “web-based Internet applications or other information technology to enhance access to and delivery of government information and services to the public, other agencies as well as government entities; to bring about improvements in governance. E-Gov. also allows for more transparency and accountability[Read More…]
Juba City has gained a reputation for being one of the dirtiest cities in the world. Garbage-filled streets and littered public spaces have become a common sight. On Monday, the spokesperson of the National Legislative Assembly John Agany blamed the Ministry of Environment and the City Council for lacking beautification[Read More…]
This country, born of blood and souls, gives us an apt learning aid to maneuver peaceful endeavors to resolve discords rather than sliding back to violence. An attack on the national army doesn’t justify the pursuit for peace but it rather aggravates the misery of civilians in the vicinity, which[Read More…]
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a widespread issue that affects, mostly women worldwide. In South Sudan, many of the cases go unreported either the victims don’t know how to report them to the relevant authorities or because there are no reporting centers. It is critical to recognize that reporting on GBV[Read More…]
President Salva Kiir is set to host Sudanese leaders in Juba next week. This could be the first time the aggressive leaders could meet in months. The planned meeting presents an opportunity for both parties in the Sudan conflict to forge a way to end the conflict that has ravaged[Read More…]