By Dr. Moyi Harry Ruben International marketing is seen as a multinational process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods, and services to create exchanges that satisfy national and international individual and organizational objectives. It is a function of culture and marketing practices[Read More…]
OpEd
The world of endless problems
Existence of evil in the world today is very appalling and some religious scholars had it that something must be really wrong with our world or the decision to create the world and its living creatures wasn’t properly made by God. Every year there are several catastrophes including manmade ones[Read More…]
They think I am a soldier
I’m not a soldier. In fact, I would be a soldier if the civil war were still continuing. I’m a middleborn and, middleborns and lastborn were the ones forcefully recruited into the then SPLA. If there were a few firstborns recruited, then it was either there was no one else[Read More…]
The search for small heavens in our big hells
I thought growing up, that hell was some kind of a place reserved for sinners or sometimes those who go to the bar on Sundays. I was also told that those who prayed constantly would have another place where they would never lack anything, a beautiful place in the fullness[Read More…]
Let us protect the National Coat of Arms
By Deng Akoldit Ajuong South Sudan is a sovereign country that gained its independence in 2011 with five important National symbols. These are the National Coat of Arms, the National Flag, the National Anthem, and the National Currency. On behalf of the citizens, we thank the Ministry of Information, Communication,[Read More…]
A Critical Misunderstanding of Contracts of Service and Contracts for Service
By Gama Hassan Oscas In the context of labor and employment law, a fundamental issue plagues South Sudan: the alarming confusion surrounding the distinction between “contracts of service” and “contracts for service.” This misunderstanding exists not only among employers and employees but also extends to labor officials and members of[Read More…]
The roles of diplomatic missions overseas; what is in the lens perspective of South Sudanese
By Bona Bol Biar Wel “Diplomacy is the art of communicating and negotiating with international organizations or other countries for mutually beneficial results as well as maintaining peaceful relations.” It is actually a critical tool for impacting international relations as it plays an integral role in terms of intercountry interactions. Theoretically, diplomacy[Read More…]
Breaking Down the Walls of Justice: Crisis in Nimule’s Legal System
Gama Hassan Oscas A society’s strength is intrinsically tied to the fairness, accountability, and effectiveness of its legal system. Recent events in Nimule, a town on the border of South Sudan and Uganda, have brought to light a profoundly disturbing breakdown in the local justice system. The abuse of[Read More…]
God is still in control
Sometimes we truly don’t understand what wrong we have done to deserve everything that we innocently go through in this life. We don’t even understand why God doesn’t give us a break in this painful life. The never-ending struggle and pain make it easier for us to believe that God[Read More…]
Heading an elephant and carrying a giraffe at hand simultaneously
I tasted the flavour of journalism in the depth of medicine, and I found it hard to transfer to journalism to do it as a main course to excel in. The taste is sweet, adorable, and magnetic and so are the mentors who encourage me to continue writing alongside my[Read More…]
We need more women in politics
Kiden Stela Mandela Women’s participation in politics is essential for the development of democratic societies. When women are considered in political leadership, they bring varied standpoints and experiences to the table, resulting in more knowledgeable decision-making. Women’s political partaking also leads to policies that are supplementary and inclusive and[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…]
Oil curse, the blame game – a disaster in the making
By Joseph Ring Lang The Oil Curse After independence from Sudan, we in the Country which is now called South Sudan inherited the pipelines that were transferring Crude Oil from Southern Sudan to Northern Sudan where it reaches international markets through Port Sudan. Originally, it was Northern Sudan that[Read More…]
The alpha and omega of this land
You can lose anything in this country before you get it. This country has its owners, the alpha and omega of the land. The men who make money and still don’t know what to do with it! You failed to get that job, right? It wasn’t your fault. You actually[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…]
Which political party will win 2024 elections?
By Joseph Ring Lang The incoming election which is towards the end of 2024 is the first of its kind since the Independence of South Sudan from Sudan on July 9th, 2011. As such, there are no reference points for predicting who will win the first Elections in a[Read More…]
The truths that motivational gurus will never tell you
There is nothing like a positive sum game. All shows up when the reality hits that every kind of person you meet leads two different lives. You have got friends who are too good to you but bad to other people. This is one person playing different games with the[Read More…]
South Sudan won’t fight hunger amidst oil, gold revenue misshapes
By Kiden Stela Mandela South Sudan is amongst the richest countries in the world endowed with abundant natural resources, yet the citizens are trapped in abject poverty. God has blessed our country with oil, gold, diamonds, cement, copper and fertile soil for agricultural development, with which there would never[Read More…]
Gender in the bush
By Joseph Ring Lang (From the folklore stories of the Jieng/or Dinka) It is related that on a certain date during unrecorded year, a lion and a lioness were roaming in the Savannah bush – half hungry. While moving they reached near a spot where the bush lane[Read More…]
Don’t trade your privilege for material possessions
By Abraham Kuch luiny Akuot In today’s consumer-driven society, it’s easy to fall into the traps, equating material possessions with success and happiness. We are bombarded with advertisements that tell us we need the latest gadgets, the trendiest clothes, and the most luxurious cars to feel fulfilled. But in our[Read More…]