Who is supposed to Make the 2023 elections credible? By Kiden Stela Mandela It is true that implementing the security arrangement remains an important tool towards free and fair election. The security of the candidates, election process and the security of candidates including provision for prevention of rigging are very[Read More…]
OpEd
Nation Talks
City council should be vigilant of fire outbreak By Kiden Stela Mandela. These days, the rate of fire outbreak is very high in Juba city. Almost every area suffers from fire incidents which is really dangerous to our societies. Though fire is a basic element for people’s living, it tends[Read More…]
Nation Talks
What is hindering graduation of forces? Kiden Stela Mandela The issue of the unified forces has become a big challenge in a way that it has stopped every step of the implementation of peace in the country. The joint screening committees which were dispatched to screen the unified forces in[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Corruption must be criminalized now By Kiden Stela Mandela In every country, corruption of whatever kind has not been legalized. Governments have put in place legal instruments to deter, criminalize and punish those who might be found at the altar of it. Similarly, the government of South Sudan has some[Read More…]
Formulate establishment bills for government institutions
By Joseph Akim Gordon Any institution that is small or big must have regulatory framework and legislation to give a direction and policies that will reduce or stop disputes between different directorates or units within the institutions. The establishment bill has administrative structures that can define the duties and responsibilities[Read More…]
Editorial
The President’s visit to Bor is commendable Jonglei state has suffered a lot from both natural disasters, as the floods, and also man-made problems as the intercommunal violence that has left many dead. It is good for the President to go and see for himself how the people are suffering[Read More…]
Defections syndrome, what motive?
The eyes of South Sudanese are on the Re-Vitalized Peace Agreement that has been signed between the government and the opposition groups to end the suffering of the South Sudanese people. As the peace agreement at times seems to be progressing, something sets in that holds its progress, to the[Read More…]
Customs Service Directorate’s alleged corruption
The issue of the alleged corruption at the Customs Service Directorate, has been the topic for discussion these days, with fingers pointed at the Director General of the customs police service, Gen. Akol Ayii Madut, as the perpetrator. Gen. Ayii categorically refuted the allegations over the media. Whether these allegations[Read More…]
Cattle raids across the borders?
Cattle raiding in South Sudan seems to have become a normal practice. The government will only show seriousness when there are alarms from both within and outside the country. These alarms are usually raised by the international organizations operating in the country, or the media; in most cases the international[Read More…]
Security of Juba should be a priority
The security situation of Juba is very calm as stated by Mr. Ugo Aurelious Chichim Director General of former Jubek State Ministry of information, Culture, youth and Sports this week in a weekly State security briefing chaired by State Administrator the former secretary General of defunct Jubek State, recent Republican[Read More…]
Pari women celebrate Women Day for first time in South Sudan’s history
By Keji Janefer Pari women in Juba joined the rest of women in the world to celebrate International Women Day on 8th March 2020 after hundred years in the history of the community. The day was celebrated under the theme; “Each for equal”. As the struggle for women’s rights continues[Read More…]
MTN say it plans to improve communication despite challenges
BY Adia Charity MTN Mobile Network Operator in South Sudan, has said it is planning to expand service provision to the people of South Sudan despite ongoing problems affecting their operation in the Country. The Chief Executive Officer for MTN South Sudan Gordian Kyomukama told journalists in Juba on Tuesday[Read More…]
Chimel County to Construct Headquarters through Fundraising
By Keji Jenifer Silver Chimel Community Association in Juba held a fundraising function on Sunday 9th February 2020 at freedom hall. The event was attended by more than a hundred members including community leaders, intellectuals, business men, women group, youth and government officials from both National and State levels. Chimel[Read More…]