By Lisok James Moses Antenatal care or services can be defined as the care a woman or women gets from health professionals during their pregnancy period. Sometimes it’s called pregnancy care or maternity care. During the pregnancy period, the expectant mother will be offered appointments with a midwife or[Read More…]
OpEd
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…]
The inflation rate has inflicted massive hardship on the citizens of our country. High inflation not only erodes the purchasing power of consumers but also breeds uncertainty, often leading to elevated interest rates and a devaluation of the national currency. Regrettably, South Sudan finds itself caught in this economic marsh.[Read More…]
It is difficult to bear with an artificial hunger
It has reached a dismaying point where people are living by autophagy or self-eating. In layman’s jargon, autophagy is an act of eating oneself. This is a pathologic term and because it fits the status quo, I beg to lend it for usage. Autophagy (self-eating) refers to the lysosomal digestion[Read More…]
The race for life even when it doesn’t work
I have been to some hospitals and been through moments of silence, of pain. I have seen families struggle with virtually nothing to save the life of their loved ones and most times, it ends with tears and pain. It is not about how much we try. It is how[Read More…]
A carnal mind is enmity against God
By Anyon Ngoor Gorjok For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the spirit do mind the things of the spirit. To be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal[Read More…]
Capt. James, a wounded hero, has this to say
Capt. James is handless. He was not born without hands, but he lost them during the liberation struggle for independence. This is not the only injury he had sustained. He had sustained multiple injuries. Before his arms were amputated, a PKM bullet had penetrated his abdomen, injuring his small intestine.[Read More…]
Seek the ultimate counsel from God before making a decision
By Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok Be not wise in your own eyes, fear the Lord, and depart from evil. Total independence from God is not just foolishness but rebellion against our creator, the God of heaven and earth. In our generation today, there is a spirit of rebellion that[Read More…]
Subject: urgent action needed to address salary payment delays and their negative impacts By Noah Issa Philip Dear Minister Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of the Republic of South Sudan[Read More…]
Are we rich or poor? – the way I see it
By Joseph Ring Lang Historical overview From our sketchy documentation, the Arabs invaded our Continent in waves and droves when the Middle East became too small to accommodate them all and subsequently decided to conquer new places which happen to be Africa. They came as far as Sudan and[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…]
In our society, women must prioritize their own financial independence and personal growth. The alarming cases of violence and abuse linked to financial dependence on men are a stark reminder of the dangers faced by women who rely solely on others for their livelihood. It is high time for women[Read More…]
Beauty or British?
Speculating over the origin of scarification among the Nilotic. In a herd of cattle, there is usually variation in the color of cows; some may look black, others white or brown, yet they are all cows in the farmer’s eyes. This is called distinction without difference. A similar manifestation can[Read More…]
Even if death is on leave, some people can force it to resume work
God helps those who help themselves. I cannot push a plane and when the engine starts, I board it. Even if I’m a biological son of a sheep, which, according to traditional beliefs, says it does not run away because of what it has not seen, I cannot do that.[Read More…]
True prophets exist in every generation.
By Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok And he gave some apostles and some prophets, and some evangelists, and pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of ministry, and for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith[Read More…]
When I started writing in the newspaper, my salary was “keep up”
It does not need one to first consult a magician for him to be a writer. Writing is magic-free. It does not need one to be a son/daughter of a writer for him/her to become a writer. Writing is non-genetical. It does not need one to change an environment for[Read More…]
Be aware of false prophets, (part 2)
Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok For there shall arise false Christians and false prophets, and they shall show great signs and wonders in so much that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect (Matthew 24:24). In these last days, we have to be so watchful and adequately[Read More…]
Women’s Economic Empowerment as a Catalyst for Preventing Gender-Based Violence in South Sudan
By Gama Hassan Oscas Gender-based violence (GBV) has long been a pervasive issue in South Sudan, affecting the lives of countless women and girls. The prevalence of GBV is intricately linked to social, cultural, and economic factors. In this legal opinion, we will delve into the crucial role of[Read More…]
It is what we leave behind that makes us who we are
Beyond the family circle, who else remembers a stillborn? Who remembers a neonate who died a week after delivery? Who remembers an infant who just died before completing a year? They can only be remembered by the family members and nothing significant is said about them apart from their beauty[Read More…]
These days there are no news that talks about peace in some parts of South Sudan. The conflict in Greater Bahr El Ghazal states is worsening every day as if there are no government authorities in the region. It is a bad habit that armed groups keep on attacking themselves[Read More…]