A parent, who attacked teachers apologizing, is a positive move the community should embrace. Such acts are not only beneficial to the two parties but also a constructive lesson to the community and pupils. First, it helps to repair the relationship between the parent and the teachers and shows respect[Read More…]
Year: 2023
South Sudan’s Beautiful Laws Held Hostage by Incompetent Law Enforcement Agencies
By Gama Hassan Oscas South Sudan, a young nation with rich cultural diversity and abundant resources, boasts an impressive collection of laws, including the Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Act, Civil Procedures Act, Traffic Act, and numerous other substantive and subjective statutes. These laws are essential for maintaining order and promoting[Read More…]
Brother hating another brother is not a new thing; it started long time ago
If your hands are fine and your brother’s hands are coarse, then your chance of being hated by your brother is high. If your ideas always impress people and your brother’s ideas make people worried, then your chance of being hated by your brother is high. If you have a[Read More…]
Sometimes it hurts to wait for what we can’t see
Life as a precious gift from God is not like a video game where you die and get another chance to live again. We don’t get that opportunity in life. It is a pretty important reminder to all of us to not take things for granted. However, it is okay[Read More…]
The Differences and Similarities between Christianity and Islam
By Joseph Akim Gordon Religion plays a greater role in human life; it advocates for world peace; it is involved in humanitarian services around the world; it provides education and health services; and it provides many other humanitarian services. The major religious groups include Christianity, with 2.382 billion believers (31.11%),[Read More…]
A letter to the editor
Dear Editor, In search of justice: A plight of a single mother I am Ms. Tina Achol Salva Mathok, a single mother, appealing for justice and support after being left to care for my ten-year-old daughter alone. I met my husband in Juba in 2012 and we enjoyed life together.[Read More…]
Over 200,000 in need of humanitarian aid
By Bida Elly David Over 200,000 refugees and returnees have arrived in South Sudan since the raging violence in Sudan started, according to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. Out of the entire number of returnees registered, Minister Albino Akol Atak said that 80,000 of them have been[Read More…]
Man shoots a suitor
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Lakes State is investigating a case of shooting of man who allegedly impregnated a girl and later promised to marry her. The incident occurred at Alau-agaap cattle camp in Rumbek East County on Wednesday. The victim, Mr. Thon Marual Kau was reportedly shot and[Read More…]
South Sudan to Join Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
By Bida Elly David Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs has proposed that South Sudan signs up as a member of a Non-Alliance Movement (NAM0-a global body that seeks to maintain neutrality in other nations’ affairs. Minister Deng Dau Deng made the proposal after a non-aligned global summit in which leaders[Read More…]
Rowdy parent apologizes
By Hou Akot Hou A parent who confronted teachers at Maper East Primary in Aweil, Northern Bahar El Ghazel state, on July 19 has tendered an apology. Mawien Kon Gau is a father whose child was reportedly being disciplined by teachers, which caused convulsions and forced the man to storm[Read More…]
Gov’t approves money for federalism
By William Madouk South Sudan council of ministers has approved $657,106 US dollars equivalent to SSP 657,106,000 for a national federalism conference. The approval came up after the Federal Affairs Minister, Losuba Wongo, presented the plan to kick off with a nationwide conference. However, he highlighted the need for the[Read More…]
SPURN CORRUPTION, President tells new Finance minister
By William Madouk The newly appointed minister of Finance and Economic Planning faces hard task of dealing with a skyrocketing commodity prices and declining national economy. Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol Bak, whose appointment has come at a stormy moment of financial agony, is seen by citizens as a master brain[Read More…]
The Dismal State of Road Infrastructure in Juba City: A Critical Look at the Misuse of Revenues
By Gama Hassan Oscas Juba City Council, along with the national and Central Equatoria state ministries of roads and the independent roads authority, are entrusted with the task of providing essential services and infrastructure to the citizens. However, the dismal state of road infrastructure in Juba has raised concerns about[Read More…]
The farther back you look the farther forward you see
Taken from Winston Churchill’s philosophy to remind the forgetful South Sudanese of their rich African history. The history becomes the campus direction that guides the nation in all directions she follows, but the history of South Sudan finds no use in the hands of the very people who created it.[Read More…]
A problem-free life is nonexistence
The problems of this world are so many that we sometimes don’t appreciate the little we have not until it is gone completely. Majority of us were born in underprivileged families and the tussle to break the chains of poverty has always been one of the greatest challenging things to[Read More…]
Ten factors to strengthen education system and institutions in South Sudan [Part 3]
By Philip Abiel …….From last issue Involvement of education stakeholders. Education is a process that cannot be accomplished by one institution or individual. It is very essential to involve various stakeholders in the educational processes of the whole country, starting with the development of policies, a syllabus, a school calendar,[Read More…]
The work of journalists is informative and credible but risky
By Joseph Akim Gordon A journalist or reporter is responsible for researching and writing news articles, informational news articles, and stories about real events from a fair and unbiased perspective. Their duties include interviewing experts, gathering first-hand accounts of events, and organizing an outline into a cohesive, interesting story. The[Read More…]
South Sudan gov’t lifts barriers on UN’s Radio Miraya
By William Madouk South Sudan Media Authority, a body that regulates the media industry in the country has lifted a ban which was imposed on the UN-owned, Miraya FM, 101 radio station. According to the media regulators, the station has been on the government’s blacklist since March 9, 2018, for[Read More…]
Governor warns against divisive politics
By William Madouk Unity State Governor, Dr. Joseph Manytuil calls on communities to shun bad politics to avoid creating enmity and possible violence in the area. Addressing two rival groups of Mayiandit community in Juba on Wednesday, Dr. Manytuil urged the people of Unity State to resolve their differences through[Read More…]
Juba Teaching Hospital workers trained on Chinese language
By Malek Arol Juba Teaching Hospital on Thursday graduated the third batch of medical workers from three months “Chinese Bridge” and Chinese Language Training Courses. China Medical Team led by The Dr. Xu Zhangwei conducted the language training to help the national health personnel to read drug labels in Chinese[Read More…]