It is long overdue for South Sudan’s leaders to emphasize literacy as the cornerstone of national progress. However, in the digital era, literacy must go beyond the ability to read and write. The commitment by the Vice President for the Service Cluster, Josephine Lagu, to work with the Ministry of[Read More…]
OpEd
The obligation to pay tax to the government is the moral responsibility of the citizens in any nation on earth. The citizens do so while in return they expect services delivery from the government. The government agency tasked to collect tax from the citizens, institutions, foreign nationals and entities, does[Read More…]
The recent ambush of United Nations peacekeepers in Western Equatoria is a grave and unacceptable breach of international norms. UNMISS recently issued a statement confirming an incident where armed elements intercepted a patrol and went on to seize a cache of weapons and ammunition. Thankfully, all peacekeepers returned[Read More…]
The government recently introduced new financial reforms designed to stabilize our economy. These sweeping changes include banning the hoarding of local and foreign currency and restricting all transactions outside of official banking systems. These are ambitious goals, but many citizens, including myself, are asking if they will really work.[Read More…]
Cooperative Bank of South Sudan: The Need for Stronger Digital Banking Integration
The Cooperative Bank of South Sudan has established itself as one of the country’s leading financial institutions. It plays a critical role in the financial lives of citizens by paying salaries for both government and non-government employees. With services such as Internet Banking and Mobile Banking, the bank has taken[Read More…]
Children Cry for Survival as Leaders in J1 Remain Silent
On the dusty pavements of Juba’s bustling streets, one sight has become heartbreakingly common: children, barefoot and weary, their small hands stretched out in desperation. They ask for food, for water, for the chance to live another day. For many, the street is home. For others, it is a place[Read More…]
Our economy is the foundation of our lives. When it fails, people suffer. An economy is more than just buying and selling; it’s a complex system built on production, distribution, and trade. It’s shaped by everything from our education and technology to our political stability and natural resources. It is[Read More…]
The Sovereignty Party: A Sovereign Solution for South Sudan’s Triple Crisis?
Since its hard-won independence in 2011, South Sudan’s journey has been marred by a devastating trifecta of political instability, social fragmentation, and economic collapse. The promise of liberation has faded, replaced by a grim reality where power struggles, ethnic violence, and hyperinflation are the norm. In this landscape of disillusionment,[Read More…]
If you want to give up, you can go ahead now
Your life hasn’t always run on time and this is something you don’t need to study in school. Things will never get better and if you are one of the many young people who will inherit nothing, not even a chicken or goat from your dad, you need to buckle[Read More…]
When South Sudan’s Minister of Health, pledged to strengthen service delivery at Juba Teaching Hospital, many citizens must have breathed a sigh of relief. At last, they hoped, the country’s leading health institution would receive the attention it deserves. While the pledge to support is always gesture, it must not[Read More…]
By Kiden Stela Mandela South Sudanese people yearn for peace. It’s become a painful cycle where one part of the country finds calm while another is engulfed in violence. Our leaders must take a firm stand and address the clashes tearing our nation apart. The violence has been relentless,[Read More…]
South Sudanese Youth Trapped Between Joblessness and Boda Boda Riding
South Sudan is a young nation not only in its years of independence but also in the makeup of its people. The majority of its population is under the age of thirty, and with every passing year, thousands of young men and women leave schools and universities ready to work.[Read More…]
Culture and tradition of Kakwa (part two)
Culture and tradition express the whole making of humanity in terms of knowledge, belief arts, moral, laws, customs and any other human capabilities and habits acquired by humanity embedded in society as whole. How does culture differ from tradition, traditions are the ideas and belief that are passed down from[Read More…]
To be honest, we need another agreement
The R-ARCSS isn’t reliable anymore. Imagine those aligned with Oyet (Acting Opposition leader who flee Juba) are already in military bases, including some parties to the Tumaini initiatives. There are rumours that the coalition under UPA has graduated some soldiers, and likewise with Oyet’s SPLM-IO. This poses risks to the[Read More…]
Towards Fair Salary Practices for Locals and Foreigners in the Private Sector
The strength of any nation’s labour market lies not only in the diversity of its workforce, but also in the fairness with which workers are treated. Our private sector has long benefited from the contributions of both local employees and expatriates, each bringing valuable skills, experiences, and perspectives. Yet one[Read More…]
As torrential rains continue to submerge vast areas of South Sudan including Pochalla, Fangak, Akobo, and Panyijiar among others, the urgency of government action has never been clearer. Communities are stranded, homes destroyed, and livelihoods washed away yet the silence from key institutions is deafening. The Ministry of Humanitarian[Read More…]
For the past three months, Juba’s residents have been fighting an economic battle, finding some relief from the constant threat of street violence. The government’s recent efforts to arrest suspected gang members in areas like Gumbo Sherikat seemed to be working, and the stories of killings and assaults had notably[Read More…]
The summit between South Sudanese and Ugandan leaders to resolve signals more than a diplomatic gesture but needs to be expedited. While most government’s committees take more time to bring solutions, the current crisis in Kajok-keji needs to be resolved urgently. Despite progress in engagement between South Sudan and Ugandan[Read More…]
Taking a stand against Pollution: South Sudan’s Bold move to Ban Two-Stroke Engines and Old Vehicles
In the fight against climate change, every step forward is crucial. The recent announcement by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to ban the importation of two-stroke engines and old vehicles in South Sudan is a commendable and essential initiative in the battle to combat pollution and protect our environment[Read More…]
What do you think about IEC?
The Ministry of General Education and Instruction and Windle Trust International have done a good job. They have come with Intensive English Course (IEC) for Refugee teachers as well as the host community with low English proficiency. The project is funded by the World Bank. On August 27, 2025, the[Read More…]