Declaration of extension of the tenure of the Transition of Government of National Unity, on Friday, last week did not come as a surprise but confirmation of speculations and anticipations. Signs of impossibility of conducting elections to end the transition period were clearly written in the sky that citizens only[Read More…]
OpEd
Six Years of Peace Agreement: Undermined by Outstanding Questions of ‘What Next’?
By Ambassador Major General (rtd) Charles Tai Gituai Today, 12 September 2024, marks the sixth anniversary since the Revitalised Peace Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was signed. That was a momentous occasion ending many years of conflict, and it is only right we[Read More…]
DR Myles’ words on character
What is character? Character means a principle that is unchanging. The law of God does not change. Jesus does not change. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. Character does not change overnight. It takes years to change one’s character. Habits can easily be changed. You need to double[Read More…]
We are our own problem (3)
When your community member is appointed to hold a constitutional position, he is no longer your own. He is a nationalist serving the nation as a whole. We are always wrong to own constitutional post holders. As we own them, they work in favour of us. As they work in[Read More…]
Humans do not only perish by consuming poison by the mouth but also the toxicity through the skin, nose, eyes, and ears, that citizens must guard against. Citizens due to gross inconsistencies are prone to encounter and consume false information that could trigger disproportionate reactions, harmful to humanity. The alleged[Read More…]
The Transitional Government of National Unity (TGoNU) must retrace its footing and implement the 2018 agreement to set a lane for democracy and enable citizens regain the lost glory of the promise land. At the moment, citizens are torn apart by numerous inflictions; they are battered by nature, gnawed by[Read More…]
Dear MTN, I know when to buy airtime and when to borrow
I thought it was a good idea to borrow airtime and MBs from MTN, little did I know MTN refunds itself by force. From 767 “You are out of Data! Borrow 100 MB for 7 days at 1980 SSP Xtra time and pay later! You’ll pay 2178 SSP on recharge[Read More…]
Hunting for Change; Difficult Lives Push Young Girls to Pursue Slay Queen Status
By Frango Ringo Duel It saddens me to see young girls on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms flaunting themselves as “slay queens” or claiming to be the baby mamas of popular musicians or wealthy men. This prompted me to write about why many young girls are opting to[Read More…]
Ruweng drowning in mud of suffering, who will rescue them?
By Joseph Miaker Mijok Like other areas of the Upper Nile region, the Ruweng Administrative Area faces mountains of obstacles, such as natural disasters, climate change, and environmental problems associated with sand, gravel (Marram), oil exploration, and mining activities. Due to overcrowding caused by Sudan War refugees and natural disasters,[Read More…]
Here’s mine. It isn’t really done, but here you go anyway
By Ustaz Mark Bang Enjoy! Here I am, the beggar child See my eyes with hunger wild See me in my desperate plight See me with no strength to fight Here I am, the broken soul With little chance of being made whole My spirit long since crushed beneath The[Read More…]
The foreign donations are another problem facing the nation
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot An aid addict has one thing in common with one who takes analgesics—a person who highly succumbs to pain. However, he hardly perseveres aches; hence, the intake of pain-relieving drugs is more alleviating in such an agonizing scenario. Medical experts (doctors) clearly make us[Read More…]
Why learner-centred curriculum is better than traditional curriculum
Learner-centred curriculum focuses on the learners. The needs of the learners are assessed properly. Its objectives are set according to the learners’ needs. The contents are selected based on the learners. The theories and the methods are selected according to the needs of the learners too. The traditional curriculum goes[Read More…]
Cybercrimes and Computer Misuse is a commonplace knot in this digital era of information technology, sometimes rendering toxic misinformation to the public. Ardently, the Ministry of Justice comes up with measures to retrain hazardous misuse of technology, which is meant for positive development. However, as the bill is already tabled[Read More…]
Poverty Poverty Poverty
By Ustaz Mark Bang Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty, brothers, is a mouthful that’s hard to swallow, A bite that sticks in your throat and leaves you in sorrow, When you watch the pale faces and rheumy eyes Observing you like ghosts and holding out thin hands; Behind you, they lie,[Read More…]
About the SPLM’s forgotten manifesto: ‘It is not too late to correct the mistake.’
By Ruon Puk Ruei For a decade, the people of South Sudan, with their all different organizations, from Anyanya groups to the SPLA/M, had gone through a long revolutionary struggle against the oppressed Khartoum regime. In that long struggle, all Sudanese rallied behind the SPLA/M because it gave a[Read More…]
Hon. Awut Deng Achuil has the Potential to reform the Economy
By Angelo Akech Dengdit Margaret Thatcher noted, “In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man; if you want anything done, ask a woman.” This underscores the effectiveness of women in action-oriented roles compared to their male counterparts. President, H.E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, is working day and night[Read More…]
My humble reminder to heroes, heroines and all the liberators
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot I extend my warmest greetings to the liberators across our nation. It brings me immense joy to express my heartfelt admiration for your monumental achievements for our country. Your unwavering efforts are appreciated now and forever. I wish to remind you of two vital[Read More…]
What if tribalism is promoted to the last rank and retired?
Looking at communal conflicts and wars in South Sudan, one would find that tribalism plays a key role in their causation. As an end is being put to wars through the Revitalised Peace Agreement, what does the agreement say about tribalism? If the agreement goes silent about tribalism, it would[Read More…]
The Transitional Government of National Unity (TGoNU) has signed several Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and agreements with less transcended to certainty. Despite the past lapses, the adoption of MoU signed with China, on agriculture and food security, by the National Council of Ministers must not be another smokescreen. The sleeping[Read More…]
Ideological bankruptcy killing Africa
By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon On Tuesday this week, President Museveni as he usually does, had the opportunity to lecture to Africans a number of problems that we face and their possible solution. He has vast experience in the political dealings of the continent having lived through most of Africa’s[Read More…]