By Gama Hassan Oscas In recent years, South Sudan’s traffic authorities have been issuing drivers’ test certificates after individuals have already been licensed to drive, deviating from the conventional practice of testing before issuing driving permits. Moreover, they have introduced expiry dates for these test certificates, logbooks, and even the[Read More…]
OpEd
Choose to be kind sometimes, even if it is once in a while
This world has always been a painful place for each and every living thing and when I say, “living thing”. I include animals. But let me first put aside animals, mankind has to fight its way to earn a decent living but only a few manage to do that, and[Read More…]
To restore broken Relationship Between Parents and Children is Commendable
By Joseph Akim Gordon Problems, conflicts, and misunderstandings are part of life, whether you like it or not. They will happen, but you need not escalate them. As parents, you must learn to embrace the heart of forgiveness and reconciliation. You, as a father and mother, should not expose your[Read More…]
So soon do appointees forget the trust bestowed upon them
One very forgetful thing is the promise often said in the swearing-in ceremonies that I will not let down the president and the people of South Sudan and that, I will do all it takes to make sure improvements are seen and felt. Another very ear-piercing promise is to cooperate[Read More…]
Male circumcision alone is not enough to prevent STDs
By Esther Lohutuhureng People can get or transmit the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) through sex or during birth. It can also be transmitted during breastfeeding from an infected mother to her child or during the injection of a drug by using infected syringes or sharing sharp objects. HIV, if not[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…]
Why stick on the Ugandan toxic food
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien With regards to the National Bureau of Standard’s aflatoxin findings on the maize flour imported from Uganda, if National disasters are counted, this is a leading national disaster; roughly 70% to 80% of South Sudanese rely on maize flour imported from Uganda; even deep down[Read More…]
When shall we believe in our native doctors?
A lot of patients feel untreated when they are treated by South Sudanese doctors but feel fully treated when they are treated by foreign doctors. Though it has been a belief that people of the same origin rarely accept themselves, it should be known that specializations are not made for[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Decision to Destroy Aflatoxin-Contaminated Food: A Pragmatic Stand for Public Safety and Economic Diversification
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a recent development, Ugandan importers have fervently requested South Sudan to unconditionally release and return 63 trucks carrying food items that tested positive for aflatoxin. However, South Sudan’s National Bureau of Standards has maintained its decision to destroy the goods, citing concerns over public health[Read More…]
God takes time to respond
A lot of things happen here on a daily basis; some make us cry and others encourage us to continue with the tussle even when doing so hurts. This could be little achievement or heartbreak in life; one pushes us ahead while the other like a stumbling block reduces us[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…]
Overcoming Challenges: A Blueprint for Juba City Council’s Renewal
By Gama Hassan Oscas The appointment of His Worship Emmanuel Khamis as the Acting Mayor of Juba City Council brings hope for positive change in addressing critical issues that have plagued the city for far too long. This opinion piece will delve into the pressing concerns of poor garbage collection,[Read More…]
On Culture of Reading
By Akol Miyen Kuol Knowledge is what enables us to understand ourselves and the environment we are living in or the environment surrounding us very clearly. And one of the best means of learning, so that we may live better, is through reading. Quite a number of our citizens who[Read More…]
Is the Governor of Lakes State Rin Tueny Mabor on the correct path?
By Joseph Ring Lang After the mandate given to him in Juba by hundreds of Lakes citizens on 20th June 2021 to give maximum punishments to all the law breakers, reports coming now indicate lakes State is now the most peaceful State in South Sudan. He had gone extra mile[Read More…]
I saw the future beaten down
The future is not always as bright as you think. Sometimes you may be living in the future without you knowing. For students, it is passing with good grades and having a good job. Maybe starting a family, that is the future. Sometimes the future is living in the place[Read More…]
Condition of the Refugees at Gorom Refugees Settlement
By Esther Lohutuhureng Gorom is one of the refugee settlement areas located within the Central Equatoria State in the Republic of South Sudan. It hosts the refugees who have been seeking a safe haven due to the internal military confrontation that erupted in April 2023 in Sudan. This settlement area[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…]
When will South Sudan be totally free?
Yesterday was a war crisis, today is health crisis and tomorrow maybe something else, what a country! This is not the first time in the world history for a country to become independent, many countries became independent but their struggles to get settled did not go this far. South Sudan’s[Read More…]
Urgent Enactment of Family Laws in South Sudan to Combat Injustice and Bias Against Women
By Gama Hassan Oscas The Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity in South Sudan needs to urgently prioritize the enactment of robust family laws to address the deeply ingrained injustice and bias against women perpetuated by historical customs and traditions. Under the current situation, women are subjected to customary courts[Read More…]
To me, half of life has no name, you don’t handle that part. Have you heard of someone who loses his or her life on the eve of their graduation ceremony? What about couples who got involved in an accident on their way back from their wedding ceremony? Those are[Read More…]