By William Madouk United States, United Kingdoms and Norway said South Sudan does not have a conducive environment for business development and private sector investment. US Ambassador to Juba, Michael J. Adler commended while representing the three countries, normally referred to as TROIKA, during opening of South Sudan national Economic[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Egypt petitions South Sudan to eliminate double taxation
By Charles K Mark Finance minister from the Arab Republic of Egypt calls for memorandum of understanding to end double taxation in South Sudan. Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed made the appeal on Monday, during his opening speech of the first ever South Sudan economic conference in Juba. “We hope that we[Read More…]
Why South Sudan economy is struggling: Insights from the National Economic Conference
By Bida Elly David Vice President for Economic Cluster Dr. James Wani Igga has outlined insecurity, weak institutions, illiteracy and poor planning as major factors crippling South Sudan’s economy. Addressing the National Economic Forum on Monday, VP Igga said insecurity has deterred foreign investors from establishing businesses in the country,[Read More…]
Minister bets on agriculture, mining for economic recovery
By William Madouk South Sudan Economic Conference kicked off yesterday with an emphasis on revamping agricultural schemes and mining sector for economic stability. In his opening remarks, the National Minister of Finance, Bak Barnaba Chol, said the conference will enable the government to renew its commitment towards stabilizing the economy[Read More…]
Gen. Burhan prefers Kiir to lead Sudan talks
By Charles K Mark Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan considers President Salva Kiir Mayardit as better mediator for resolving Sudan war. Gen. Burhan declared his position on Monday after landing Juba for a meeting with South Sudan’s President Kiir on the Sudan crisis. The visit to Juba[Read More…]
First South Sudan National Economic Conference in pictures
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…]
Heavy rains damage Renk-Melut road
By Charles K Mark Heavy and lengthy rain has rendered the road connecting Renk to Melut unusable, hindering movement and transport of petroleum products to Sudan. The major trade road connecting Malakal, through Renk and Melut to Sudan was recently repaired by the UN mission’s peacekeepers based in the area.[Read More…]
Nutritionist calls for six months exclusive breastfeeding
By Jackson Gaaniko As Western Equatoria state celebrated World Breastfeeding Week, a nutritionist urged mothers to provide six months of exclusive breastfeeding to babies. The world commemorates World Breastfeeding Day annually from 1st to 7 of August but in Western Equatoria state, the event was marked last week. Mr. Natemo William[Read More…]
South Sudan, CAR in visa waiver agreement
By William Madouk South Sudanese traveling to Central African Republic (CAR) will now not be required to acquire visas, thanks to a visa waiver agreement signed on Saturday. A similar courtesy will be extended to citizens of Central African Republic as the two countries signed an agreement when President Faustin[Read More…]
Senior NCP member joins SPLM
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Chairperson for the National Congress Party in Eastern Equatoria state has joined the ruling Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) party. Anthony Fermato Jacob has been serving the NCP as a chairperson for over 30 years and has served in various roles, including a commissioner in Torit[Read More…]
SPLM councilors, advisors take oath
By Hou Akot Hou Members of Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) Council in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State and technical advisors took oath of allegiance, on Friday. SPLM diehards, who gave allegiance to the party, include assistant secretaries and directors. The state governor, Tong Aken Ngor, an SPLM party super[Read More…]
South Sudan seeks Saudi Arabia’s support for refugees
By Charles K Mark South Sudan seeks financial support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support thousands of returnees and refugees who fled the war in Sudan. Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Albino Akok Atak, returned from Saudi Arabia after delivering a letter to His Majesty King of Saudi Arabia. According[Read More…]
University of Juba issues ultimatum over tuition
By Bida Elly David University of Juba has announced that the institution will block students who have not paid their fees or those with balances from accessing the campus. Vice-Chancellor of the institution, John Akech issued a notice that effective from September 12th to September 202 all students should clear[Read More…]
A rift splitting SPLM cadres
By William Madouk A controversial audio circulating on social media has set Central Equatoria state Sudan Peoples’ Liberation Movement (SPLM) party cadres at loggerheads. The political wrangle commiserates former Juba City Council Mayor, Kalisto Lado Faustino against Juba County SPLM Party secretariat under James Yugu. Irritated by the audio that[Read More…]
National Economic Conference hikes citizens’ expectations
By William Madouk and Hou Akot Hou South Sudan’s first-ever national economic conference commences today in a bid to bail the country from hardship while citizens’ expectations shoot up. A key issue on the table at the conference, attended by scholars, think tanks policymakers and analysts, is reshaping the country’s[Read More…]