By Ngor Deng Matem Students at University of Bahr El Ghazal have been evicted due to their refusal to pay tuition fees at an increased rate. The students were requested to leave the hostels to be renovated, but they objected to the proposal, alleging “it’s administration’s plan” to drive them[Read More…]
Year: 2023
National lawmakers demand for vehicles
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Legislative Assembly’s specialised committee Chairpersons demand for special means of mobility to facilitate their movement. Chairpersons of the specialised committees raised their concern during parliamentary sitting on presentation of the national election act, on Monday. Speaking on behalf of the rest of colleagues,[Read More…]
It is found that now days, some medical professionals are involved in committing homicide in South Sudan which is not a reputable move. Health professionals such as doctors, clinical officers and nurses are supposed to be the ones giving advice on dangers of abortion to ladies under 18 years[Read More…]
Mushroom Farming for its Nutritional, Medicinal, High Market Values
By Joseph Akim Gordon Mushroom faming is not all that popular in South Sudan, in most cases mushrooms are collected from the wild in South Sudan, people are acquainted with agricultural production, dealing with production of crops of cereal that is maize, sorghum, rice, millet and vegetable like tomato, okra,[Read More…]
“A scathing indictment: Juba’s prison system as a haven for injustice and inequality”
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a nation where justice is meant to be blind and impartial, the stark reality of Juba’s prison system presents a chilling contrast. This legal opinion piece delves into the deeply troubling phenomenon where the underprivileged and marginalized form the majority of Juba’s central prison inmates.[Read More…]
A letter to the unborn [II]
Dear future generations and unborn children, I hope all is well with you. It has been long since I last sent you the third of this letter. I have not been writing to you, not because I’m tired of writing. We are home and life is very hard here.[Read More…]
Building a Great Nation
By Akol Arop Akol GOVERNMENT: For a nation to become great, some things should be combined together in order to develop politically, economically and socially. Making a nation great, starts with the government which has leadership capacity to care for the people. That kind of a good leadership prioritizes the[Read More…]
A job done too late, incomplete
By Joseph Ring Lang For a number of days in the month of August 2023, in a period approximately three consecutive days (3), the traffic was logjam on Gudele Road in Juba. The cause of the logjam was an area which is roughly one (1) kilometer long – in the[Read More…]
South Sudan summons 34 players for AFCON qualifiers
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan senior men’s football team, the Bright Stars, head coach Stefano Cusin, has summoned a provisional squad of thirty-four (34) players for the upcoming AFCON qualifier match in Bamako, Mali. This was disclosed by the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) in a post on its[Read More…]
Civil-military dialogue in Yei calls for clemency, reconciliation
By William Madouk Participants in civil-military dialogue in Rwonyi Boma, Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, have called for forgiveness and reconciliation among civilians and soldiers. The dialogue organized by Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) from August 16–18 was attended by at least 75 people, like community leaders, women,[Read More…]
Lawmaker raises concerns over misuse of national flag
By Bida Elly David A lawmaker at the transitional national legislative assembly has raised concerns regarding the mismanagement of the national flag by citizens across the country. Rebecca Joshua Okwachi, the SPLM party chief whip at the national parliament, urges the citizens to respect the national flag as one of[Read More…]
Minister donates 30 bulls to students
By Ngor Deng Matem National Minister of General Education and Instructions, Awut Deng Achuil, has offered 30 bulls to students in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. “Thanks to you all once again. From here, I want to say that I have given you the students 30 bulls because you are[Read More…]
Education Minister pledges prioritizing teachers training
By Ngor Deng Matem National Ministry of General Education and Instructions expressed commitment to empower teachers’ capacity through training with the aim of promoting quality education. Speaking during girl-child education conference in Aweil, Awut Deng Achuil said her ministry has prioritized the training of teachers across the country to improve[Read More…]
Commodity prices slightly drop in Bor
By Manas James Prices of basic commodities in the Jonglei State capital, Bor, have slightly gone down, since the beginning of this month. Compared to last month, as of this week’s market survey reveals a 50 kgs bag of maize flour dropped to SSP 45 000 from SSP 48 000.[Read More…]
Suspension of Clerks to assembly paralyses sitting
By William Madouk Central Equatoria state Assembly was on Monday paralysed over suspension of the clerk to the Assembly and the deputy. Discussion on the announcement of the suspension of the clerk to the Assembly, Ananias Peter and his deputy, by the House Speaker, Peter Wani Kulang dominated the August[Read More…]
SPLM heightens membership registratio
By Manas James Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) led by President Salva Kiir in its bid to amass countrywide support, has taken membership registration in Ulang County, Upper Nile State, The ongoing membership mobilisation is ignited with the object of preparing the party for the anticipated for December 2024, general[Read More…]
Finance Minister on spotlight over land deal
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Transitional Legislative Assembly has summoned the state minister of finance and planning, over misappropriation of government land. Ms. Viana Kakuli Aggrey was expected on Monday to answer queries regarding an exchange of plot at Hai-Malakal worth $ 600,000 belonging to the ministry of[Read More…]
National Assembly Passes Elections Bill to 3rd reading
By Bida Elly David South Sudan Revitalised Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) on Monday passed the long-awaited national elections amendment bill 2023 to its third reading with a push for a democratic exercise. Specialised committee on legislation and justice on Monday presented the comprehensive report on the National Election Act[Read More…]
FAO inaugurates office complex
By Yang Ater Yang United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) inaugurates its modern office building in Rumbek, Lakes State’s capital. The event was attended by senior government officials, UN agencies, and state government officials. Lakes State governor, Rin Tueny Mabor said the office would improve working environment and make[Read More…]
Mediar conducts Measles vaccination
By Manas James A measles vaccination campaign is underway in parts of Ayod County in Jonglei State. Launching of the campaign that targets 42,997 children, comes barely a fortnight after the highly contagious viral disease was declared as an outbreak. The county health director, Maker Mathot Nyuon said the 5-day[Read More…]