Coincident is no sufficient a word to view what Pope Francis has done. Analysts would substantiate it as a deliberate ember to conciliate South Sudan with a gift of a Cardinal for its independence anniversary. On 9th July 2011, South Sudan attained independence from the Khartoum government of Sudan, twelve[Read More…]

Silent and peaceful celebration of South Sudan’s 12th Independence anniversary was ideal. For many, occasions like this would be observed in public grounds with speeches from leaders and other dignitaries as well as traditional dancers presenting their arts, alas, we had covid-19 era event. In summary the event was decentralized[Read More…]

A farmer, whose family goes hungry merely because nobody is ready to cook, is not under famine threat but a syndrome of laziness. It serves no purpose employing computer-literate personnel in Northern Bahr El Ghazel, yet the health ministry complains of birth certificates than lack of materials. Just evaluate a[Read More…]

Grounding airliners with forgery registrations and mechanical unworthiness does not only expose a rot in a system but more so, saves lives. South Sudan has a record of loved ones lost to crashes from not airworthy planes hovering the country’s airspace and further losses need to be curtailed. At least[Read More…]

South Sudan’s political future and the much-anticipated democracy remain theoretical ideal but only, the presence and operationalization of parties’ office are heart soothing hope of the expected polls. The social media, of recent, is awash with posts of political parties launching offices in Juba and in the states: this rekindles[Read More…]

By Agoku Christine Taban (Guest Writer) Peace is the primary gear for societal developmental dimensions in every society and every citizen is striving for it in the country, whether in the rural or urban areas. The current economic situation has put a heavy burden on every person, communities have been[Read More…]

Honestly, understanding the roles of various institutions, limits of operations in relation to others are paramount, healthy practices, to avoid misrepresentation and misunderstanding. Taking the military manning traffic in Juba city, as a case study; yes, their presence along the road at any time of the day is very important[Read More…]

A relationship guru once said, “throw a party for people around you, keep them in celebration mood, they will each unveil their hearts’ secrets, unfortunately, outgoing revenue boss heard his after timeout, resistance to change. As talked at the well-coming ceremony of the new boss of national tax collectors, introducing[Read More…]

Owning a motor vehicle sets us class apart from peers in society. It provides freedom and movement, not to mention style and status but these also come with a big impact on the planet. Though vehicle pollutants harm our health and contain greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Burning gasoline[Read More…]

June 28 is for the Muslim faithful to gather and celebrate the happiness from God (Allah).  Overcoming suffering and temptations during the tap times of economic crisis, that’s a great moment in Islamic religion It is a moment of forgiveness, repentance, prayers, reconciliation and sharing with the needy in Muslims’[Read More…]

The human tongue when used to produce words, it has powers to create and destroy. Sometimes a single word can change everything, either positively or negatively; be cautious about what you say. For Christians, Jesus Christ emphasized the power of the word; warning that by thy words thou shalt be[Read More…]

December 2024, an expected timeline for South Sudan’s re-marriage to democracy at the sacrament of conduct of general elections, but the altar seems dented with unpalatable circumstances of detentions. Re-marriage; because we had undoubtedly briefly embraced the ideal prior to secession, under the then Sudan, an exercise that saw Salva[Read More…]

As a week opens, Mondays start flaring with stories of ministers being summoned by either the national and state parliaments or the council of state. This could even trickle down to counties, payams and Bomas, had there been Houses of debate at the lower levels. Yes, as an oversight body[Read More…]

The national minister of health hit us with sad revelation that up to 66 percent of the citizens do not have access to health services in this country, but she didn’t tell us the reasons. Apparently, only 44 percent population and area coverage are beneficiary while others, the larger statistics[Read More…]

Mainstream media and social media platforms, recently, have been awash with threatening speculations of oil pollution along oil-producing areas of South Sudan. First, in whispers, was the demise of fish, displayed in mammoth statistics, allegedly in Unity state, then came the reports of abnormal births or babies born with deformities,[Read More…]

  In differentiating one’s pronouncements from daydreaming, it’s inappropriate to wake up a moment to taint an individual, institution or government, corrupt without evidence. Dr. Barnaba Maria Benjamin is right to be loud and clear, on this matter. Corruption is a difficult concept to define. A proper definition requires a[Read More…]

It’s significant that Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JRMEC) empower South Sudan National Polices Services (SSNPS) to curb sexual gender-based violence (GBV) in the country. Gender-based violence is violence that affects persons of a particular gender disproportionately and in this case women and girls are the most endangered victims. Consider[Read More…]

As many people enjoy the adventure of gambling, the industry must be regulated to protect consumers and minimize social harm. Lawmakers are making strides to regulate the activities of gambling companies in the country. This is a good move, as the explosion of casinos and online gambling sites have increased[Read More…]

It’s worthwhile; Speaker of the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba introduces biometric system to check on attendance of the lawmakers, despite objections. Amidst cynicism and unpredictable misconceptions which are likely to hamper acceptance, the speaker should be intrepid of such common phenomenon preceding new ideas.[Read More…]

Reinstate and compensate the teachers unlawfully dismissed from their duties. According to Public Service Act, all civil servants, officials and employees are entitled to rights in relation to their conditions of service including the right to seek redress for alleged violations of these rights from their Managing Ministry or the[Read More…]