Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Bentiu camp in Unity state recently were on the streets protesting aid cut by humanitarian agencies, then, returnees in Magwi county of Eastern Equatoria state, followed suit. The two communities live under two different environments; yet face similar and common life threats. Whereas the IDPs[Read More…]
OpEd
We at times lavish our appreciation to a different direction forgetting the one who deserved it. Absolution is required at this observation as we ponder on the JICA donation of three trucks and two Vans to Juba city council for garbage management. National minister for environment and forestry, Josephine Napwon[Read More…]
When you grow under a rock, you can’t attain your expected height
Prove it yourself, go to a place with rocks and take a look at a tree under a rock. You would find that that tree is a member of trees with disabilities. The same thing happens to human beings. We do not grow under rocks, but when people who are[Read More…]
What if we could travel back into the distant past or 200 years into the future?
For many of us, we wish we had more time to do all that we want for as long as we can. For others, they wish they could undo all the mistakes they have made in the past but guess what? The story never changes, we have one last chance,[Read More…]
A chase that never ends at something
There is an invisible race here. Sometimes it ends at nothing. The chase never stops. It starts from birth and ends at death. From the time you are born, it begins. You don’t even know if you will come out of it in a coffin or in celebration. I am[Read More…]
It would have been illogical if East African heads of state pulled out the regional force, yet their brother, Felix Tshisekedi’s house engulfed by flame. Innocent civil population of Goma region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a disparaging mayhem from a mystic-religious group, fighting under the[Read More…]
Righteous living is healthy
By Chol Peter Majoh Habitual righteous living, the consistent, daily and constant practice of doing the right things, even at whatever cost. In simple, be a man or a woman; a lady or a gentleman of virtuousness. I urge you, just please strive to do it; And likely, you shall[Read More…]
The National Economic Conference initiated by the government of South Sudan through the Ministry of Finance and Planning is a good move to tap into innovative ideas for addressing economic challenges facing the country. The forum is an important vehicle to shape the economic landscape of South Sudan. The economic[Read More…]
Why National Economic Conference is essential for South Sudan’s weak economy?
By Alier Makuer Gol First of all, permit me to appreciate and thank the Ministry of Finance and Planning with its partners for organizing this important event. It is a prodigious footstep from the minister of Finance and Planning to initiate this tremendous 1st National Economic Conference in the history[Read More…]
200 years from now, nobody will know you once existed
You cannot really tell if you have been dead before you were born and honestly, you don’t have an idea where your next destination will be if your assignment comes to an end. It all cancels to zero. You are nothing and you get to lose every single time. If[Read More…]
You will receive your increased salary this month; Insha’Allah, replies a soldier
If you want to be put in prison within zero minutes, ask an SSPDF soldier when he received his salary last. He will put you in prison immediately if he respects himself, but if he does not respect himself, he will ready his gun and shoot you. Nothing else provokes,[Read More…]
As the status of transition is yet to be determined, with election conduct as the last card to be played; key impediments to election integrity are not being taken into consideration by the political actors, institutions, and the stakeholders responsible for overseeing the transition to democracy in South Sudan. The[Read More…]
No one is brave to tie the bell on the cat’s neck
By Malek Arol Dhieu Rats suffered a great deal in the hand of cats. Both of them did not and still do not, know that they are related. Their relation begins from the name. Rat and cat differ only in the first letter, but the rest are the same. A[Read More…]
The black men in the coat
Makur Mangar Luk The sole dignity of South Sudan is being killed by most government stakeholders. For example, many foreigners are running different kinds of sole businesses that should be carried out by citizens. Additionally, unrecognizable things are covered and protected by most Lt Generals and other government officials. To[Read More…]
We aren’t only resilient, but also hopeful
By Chol Peter Majoh South Sudanese are more than resilient. They are both resilient and greatly hopeful. Look, the world wonders how this small, young, landlocked country’s people dare often stand their hardships and adversities. In this case, I can no longer talk about our 21-year struggle for self-determination; that’s[Read More…]
You think you have figured it out, and then life surprises you
For most of the things in this world, we never get to control them. That is why most motivational gurus don’t work. You have your son; you went through hell to bring him to this world. He is your only child for that matter, but something just pops up. He[Read More…]
If I don’t tell the truth, it will be something close to truth
In my younger life, I wanted to be someone. Don’t mistake me, I am already someone because I am alive but there is someone that I have always wanted to become. I set my dreams and ran after them. The biggest problem is that they tend to run faster than[Read More…]
Bright Stars’ FIBA Basketball World Cup triumph over China in Group B match at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City left us jubilating. Playing in the tournament for the first time, the basketball team is changing the narrative about our country. Encountering 83-115 points’ loss from Serbia was a dismaying[Read More…]
The Negative Impacts of bad Roads towards Economic growth
By Akot Akot Kuot Majok Many economists agree that road transport is a vital element for improving the economic and societal welfare of any given population. The transportation system can overcome stagnation by increasing the marginal productivity of capital which gives incentives for new investments. The resulting spillover effects have[Read More…]
Truth teller; a hero with bloodless hands
If you are a truth-teller, put your hand on your chest and say Long live me. Truth-tellers never die! They only visit heaven to refill their cylinders of truth-telling and come back fresh. In a wise community, a truth-teller is a blessing, but in a foolish community, a truth-teller is[Read More…]