By Hou Akot Hou A businessman Thiep Thiep, who was detained by police authorities in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, over an abortion case, has been granted bail. He was held at Aweil prison in connection with the case of a girl who terminated an 8-month[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Munuki Council restricts bars
By Gladys Fred Kole/ Teddy Aweye Munuki block council has imposed new regulations on bars and clubs, limiting their operation from 6 to 10 pm CAT and require approval letters to continue beyond the stated hours. Director of Munuki Block Council, Timon Wani M. Dere says that bar owners[Read More…]
Lawmaker denounces unfair scholarships
By Bida Elly David A member of Transitional National Legislative Assembly has made astounding allegations that scholarship programs in the country are predominantly benefiting children from wealthy backgrounds, demanding accountability. Hon. Victoria Adhar Arop, an 80-year-old lawmaker representing Twic County of Warrap state claimed that scholarships were being awarded to[Read More…]
Bak summoned over gold revenue
By Bida Elly David Lawmakers at the National Assembly have suggested summoning the minister of finance and fiscal planning over mining sector revenue. An MP had raised a concern at the Assembly, over gold mining in the country, during a debate on the National Revenue Authority Act, which is[Read More…]
Don’t be too quick to judge, you are not God
It is very hard for people to mind their own business and in most cases, people like pointing fingers where they are not needed. Sometimes someone’s success story is another’s failure story. And guess what, this is the story of us. There is nothing we can do about it. Stop[Read More…]
Are you dealing with someone or is someone dealing with you?
If you are dealing with someone, you are safe, but if you are being dealt with, there are two things involved. Either that person kills you or locks you down to fail for life. If he locks you down to fail for life, you are safe because you may succeed[Read More…]
Pochalla unrest: Anyuak King demands investigation
By Manas James King of Anyuak people, Akwai Nyiguo Akwai, has voiced frustration over the government’s lack of intervention to address the root causes of the ongoing conflict in Pochalla County. Clashes between SSPDF soldiers and armed Anyuak civilians, which began on 18 September, have resulted in numerous casualties[Read More…]
Disband Gumbo, Lologo gang camps
By Kiden Stela Mandela The government must institute an action plan to dislodge Gumbo and Lologo gang-infested areas which continue to lead to merciless attacks on citizens in Juba. Moreover, perpetrators of crimes in these areas are young people and youth between 14-30 years, who could lead meaningful lives[Read More…]
Girl succumbs to snake bite
By Hou Akot Hou A 17-year-old girl died of a snake bite in Aweil West, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, over the weekend. Aduang Dut was crossing a pond when the snake bit her on the leg. The deceased relative, Mr. Adhar Yel, said on Monday that the young[Read More…]
Ministry upgrades health facility
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of Health has upgraded a Primary Health Care Unit (PHCU) in Malek-alel, the headquarters of Aweil South County, to a primary healthcare center. Dr. Aleu Pioth, the Director General of the State Health Ministry, disclosed that the Malek-Alel PHCU[Read More…]
Nine innovators compete for $10k MTN MoMo technology
By William Madouk At least nine web developers and entrepreneurs are in a tight race to pocket $10,000 in MTN South Sudan’s first-ever Mobile Money (MoMo) Access Programming Interface (API) hackathon. This hackathon, organized by MTN Group Fintech, allows third parties to come up with innovative ideas to accelerate[Read More…]
UAP ordered to reinstate axed staff
By William Madouk Ministry of Labour has delivered a verdict on a brawl between the UAP insurance management and national staff over unfair treatment as well as underpayment. Undersecretary at the Labor Ministry, Mary Hillary Wani held a session with the two parties on October 4, 2023, to find[Read More…]
MPs grill Jonglei governor over duty negligence
Bida Elly David Jonglei state governor, Denay Chagor is facing severe criticism from lawmakers who accuse him and his leaders of duty negligence. This comes amid ongoing insecurity issues like killings, child abduction, and cattle raids in the state while the governor is said to be always absent from[Read More…]
Don’t sell Kajo-Keji land-Bishop Santo
By Gladys Fred Kole Auxiliary Bishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, Santo Loku Pio Doggale, has urged the sons and daughters of Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, not to sell their land for money and positions. Bishop Santo was speaking during ordination of a priest and two deacons in[Read More…]
Demo-Vice President detests child marriage
By Charles K Mark A fifteen-year-old schoolgirl, Lona Juma George, who temporarily took over as the Vice President for Gender Cluster, vowed to battle early and forced child marriage. The young and visionary girl is a student at Queens and Kings Boys and Girls Secondary School. She promised to[Read More…]
Over 80 killed in greater Jonglei
By Mamer Abraham At least 80 people have been killed since January 2023, in series of intercommunal violence and cattle raids between Jonglei and Pibor Administrative Area. National Minister of Interior, Angelina Teny disclosed Parliament, on Tuesday. Angelina told MPs that out of 56 children abducted in Jonglei State,[Read More…]
The imperative of pre-arrest investigations: mitigating false confinement and legal consequences
By Gama Hassan Oscas In South Sudan, as in many jurisdictions worldwide, the power vested in law enforcement agencies to arrest individuals is a solemn responsibility. While arrests serve the critical purpose of maintaining public safety and ensuring justice, their misuse can have devastating consequences. This legal opinion delves[Read More…]
If every drop of tears was to turn into God’s river of blessing
There will come a time when my body will be very frail because of the wear and tear of the natural progression of time. I have lived my life like a professional boxer and when the time comes for me to take off my gloves, I will never regret the[Read More…]
Defections, Counter-Defections in South Sudan: A High Political Traffic Jam
By Venansio T. Muludiang, PhD University of Juba Reports of political defections and counter-defections in South Sudan are alarmingly common occurrences and mind-boggling, especially when the destinations have all the carrots. In countries like the United States and the former Republic of Sudan where I had the opportunity[Read More…]
Digital gap hinders revenue collection-Mande
By William Madouk Commissioner General for the National Revenue Authority, Africano Mande lamented that revenue setbacks and shortfalls are due to the absence of a digital tax collection system in the country. Mr. Mande appeared before lawmakers yesterday to answer questions on the authority’s step toward the adoption of[Read More…]