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…]
Year: 2023
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…]
Inside Rizik’s ambition to boost tourism
By William Madouk Minister of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism, Rizik Zakaria Hassan plans to generate multi-million-dollar annual revenues from tourism sector. Addressing the National Economic Conference yesterday, Rizik said that based on the projections, South Sudan would benefit a lot from the tourism sector. According to him, tourism is the[Read More…]
CEPO hands over community radios
By Charles K Mark Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) is set to hand over two community radio stations in Morobo and Lainya counties of Central Equatoria State. The two community radios are Iyete FM 87.7 in Morobo and Unity 100.8 FM in Lainya county, which will be handed over[Read More…]
Residents urged to report crimes
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Northern Bahr El Gazal state is urging local residents to cooperate and report crimes. In the last week, the state, especially Aweil town has witnessed a series of thefts, looting at gunpoint and other crimes. Captain Guot Guot Akol, the police spokesperson, stated that[Read More…]
Police arrests Rumbek East murder suspect
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State authorities have arrested a suspect identified as Poth Akuelyol for killing a young man named Sabit in Wun-yar cattle camp on Monday. The incident occurred in Rumbek East County. According to police the armed suspect went to the cattle camp and found the victim[Read More…]
UN to deploy experts to reinforce Justice Ministry
By Charles K Mark The United Nations has pledged to deploy a technical team to build capacity and train staff at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs in South Sudan. Special Representative of UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten said the team which will be deployed[Read More…]
JICA donates garbage trucks to Juba city
By Mamer Abraham National Minister for Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon, has handed over three trucks and two vans to Juba City Council to boost garbage collection. The trucks were donated by the government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Napwon appreciated JICA for the grant they[Read More…]
Africa not contributing to global warming-leaders
By Mamer Abraham Leaders at the Africa Climate Summit have ruled that the continent does not contribute to global warming through carbon emissions related to the use of fossil fuels. The summit, in a joint communiqué, blames Western nations responsible for carbon emissions that culminate in Africa warming faster than[Read More…]
Inadequate energy impedes development–Makuei
By William Madouk Minister of Information, Michael Makuei has emphasized the need for a reliable power source over generators to spur economic development in the country. “The first thing that we ought to do is to ensure that we are connected to a reliable source of energy. It is not[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to improve tax policy
By Bida Elly David Economic experts are urging South Sudan government to reform the poor taxation system, tainted by malpractices and poor technological management. The idea came on the third day of ongoing National Economic Conference in Juba. The experts also said introducing clear guidelines and regulating tax procedures would[Read More…]
Uganda scraps Pass fee on South Sudanese
By Mamer Abraham Uganda government has exempted South Sudanese from paying pupil pass fees levied on foreign students in the country. South Sudan Ambassador to Uganda, Simon Juach Deng disclosed to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, on Thursday Amb. Juach said that South Sudanese students will no longer pay the[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…]
Soldier kills a civilian in Bor By Manas James A top-ranking South Sudan People’s Defense Forces officer is under police investigation in Bor for fatally shooting a man after he splattered water on him while driving. The incident happened on Monday. In an interview with this outlet, Elia Costa Faustino,[Read More…]
Gunmen kill 4, kidnap others
By Manas James An attack by armed bandits in Duk County in Jonglei State left four people dead and four children abducted, authorities said. The incident occurred on Tuesday. Peter Latjor Chuol, the county commissioner, told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the incident occurred when a group of eight[Read More…]
Community dialogue begins in Rumbek East County
By Yang Ater Yang A two-day dialogue on pre-cattle migration and peaceful coexistence began in Rumbek East County, Lakes State yesterday. The dialogue aims to promote peaceful coexistence and develop a common identity for the sharing and protection of community-beneficial resources such as grazing lands, water points, and migration routes[Read More…]
EAC forces to stay longer in DR Congo
By Mamer Abraham East African Community Heads of State have extended the mandate of the East African Regional Force in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The regional heads of state on Tuesday resolved at the 22nd Extraordinary Summit in Nairobi to extend the mandate of the forces by three[Read More…]
US pledges $163 million for Sudan crisis
By Mamer Abraham The United States announces US$163 million in humanitarian assistance for the displaced people in Sudan and neighboring countries. According to the statement published on Wednesday, US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield declared the offer. Spokesperson of the United States Department of State, Matthew Miller said $103[Read More…]
Analysts doubt credible election prospects
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan anticipates hold its first-ever democratic elections in December, next year, but implementation of some provisions of peace agreement seem lethargic as the timeline approaches. Parties to the revitalized agreement (R-ARCSS) have been heard trading blames over lack of commitment to realization of the democratic elections.[Read More…]