While the idea of a pension fund becomes like a political statement on most government occasions in South Sudan, there is a need to ease its implementation to benefit the owners. A pension fund provides benefits for employees upon retirement. The money helps the workers to plan their future spending;[Read More…]
OpEd
Be a live changer of the street children
The number of street children in Juba is increasing daily, and you can find them on nearly every corner. They beg for food and money day and night. Many of these children may be the offspring of soldiers who disappeared during the conflicts of 2013-2016, which claimed thousands of lives.[Read More…]
High Level of Insecurity in South Sudan?
The level of insecurity in South Sudan has grown to a point where the government seems unable to contain it. Civilians are being targeted and killed, and the lack of accountability for these atrocities is unacceptable. There is no reason for this violence. Consider the recent killings in Lokiliri payam,[Read More…]
In a world like today
Anciently, before the 21st century, life was referred to as simple. Both the historians and our great grandparents who happen to have lived and seen the glimpse of these Ancient times point out to the same fact: life was simple! If the same question was posed to a millennial today,[Read More…]
Stop Praising People Who Do Nothing for Change
One of the most dangerous habits in our society today is the way we praise people who never bring any real change to our lives. We give them high respect, we call their names in honor, and sometimes we even treat them like heroes. But when we stop to look[Read More…]
Assigning the first daughter to the president’s special programmes docket needs to reflect services delivery. This time, the government and the office of the president in particular must outline and ensure that the envoy for the special programmes made a visible impact on the citizens. Although the position was first[Read More…]
To cure students’ failures in SSSCE
The national ministry of education must train the examiners on the right format of setting the national exams. It is sad that the curriculum has been changed but the setting of examination has not changed. Both in the ministry and down in the schools, exams are set in the old[Read More…]
An appeal to City authorities to restore existing Juba’s Waterways to allow the flow of water.
As I walk through the streets of Juba each morning especially in Gudele and Hai-Referendum, I feel struck by a profound sense of concern and helplessness. The clogged water pathways, overflowing drains, and residents walking through stagnant pools of water has become an unavoidable reality that weighs heavily on my[Read More…]
Secure South Sudan’s Borders Now
Members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) are right to demand urgent action on South Sudan’s borders. A nation without secure and recognized boundaries risks not only its sovereignty but also the safety and dignity of its people. As lawmakers from across the ten states and administrative areas voiced[Read More…]
Our National Basketball Team: A Temporary Setback and an Opportunity for the Future
Although I usually do not write about sports, and despite being a follower of both local and international basketball, my analytical experience regarding the performance of our national team in the AfroBasket tournament is limited. Nevertheless, the disappointment of the fans after the team’s early exit with a record of[Read More…]
It is hope that holds Sherikat together
Sherikat is a combination of many small activities that add up to bigger ones and of course, there is nowhere in South Sudan where people are happier than Sherikat. You don’t find that joy in Amarat or Juba-na-Bari or Jebel, where most of the country’s wealthy politicians live. Here,[Read More…]
Time for dialogue to end escalation of armed conflict in Yei
The Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) and the National Salvation Front (NAS) tragically reminded the citizens that the country is still trapped in violence instead of peace. This reminder came in the form of a joint press statement issued on August 16, 2025, detailing their coordinated assault on[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Dialogue must prevail to save the peace
The recent revocation of appointments of key allies of Riek Machar from the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and Council of Ministers by President Salva Kiir has left many citizens uneasy considering the already fragile political landscape. The timing and targets of this latest move raise concerns about the durability of[Read More…]
A promising step toward financial digital transformation in South Sudan
The preparation to launch the National Payment System by the National Communication Authority and the Bank of South Sudan is a pivotal step towards modernizing our economy. Their readiness to roll out a secure and efficient digital payment infrastructure signals progress in building a more transparent, convenient, and reliable financial[Read More…]
Uganda’s Actions in South Sudan: A Test of Sovereignty and a Betrayal by the Leadership
When Uganda’s People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) recently crossed into Kajokeji County and launched an unprovoked military assault that displaced civilians and reportedly killed South Sudanese soldiers, the response from our nation’s leadership was, at best, muted — and at worst, seemingly condoned. What with the UPDF Chief’s handshake with the[Read More…]
THE HOUSE OF BROTHERS: A STORY OF BETRAYAL AND HUNGER
In a vast land blessed with rivers, fertile soil, cattle, and oil, there stood a great house known as the House of Brothers. It was built by their father after years of struggle and sacrifice. The father had only one dream: that his sons would live in peace, share[Read More…]
If Dr John Garang Was Alive
If Dr John was alive today, what would he say ? Would he walk through the streets with quiet disappointment, or would he still speak with the bold conviction of a visionary ? Would he be proud of what has been built, or would he ask with deep concern why[Read More…]
Education, Labor Ministers Must be honest to the MPs that represent the people
South Sudan’s governance is facing a reckoning. The nation is at a crossroads, and the latest action by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly may be the clearest sign yet that the cracks in our governance can no longer be ignored. The Transitional National Assembly’s plan to summons of four ministers;[Read More…]
Breaking South Sudan’s cycle of gun violence
Gun violence in South Sudan is getting out of control, claiming a staggering 877 lives in just six months according to the latest One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND) “Truth Lab” report. The scale of this crisis mostly fueled by cattle raids, ambushes, and lawlessness raises not only an alarm[Read More…]
Time to monitor market prices
In South Sudan’s free market structure, the inconsistency of prices for goods has stubbornly remained the most consistent characteristic of the market. They continue to puzzle consumers and business owners alike across major trading centers, defying the logic of currency fluctuations. While fuel prices tend to reflect changes in the[Read More…]