By Yang Ater Yang Inadequate water points affect the population of Lakes State compelling women to travel long distances, taking many hours of their daily routine. Acinkoc Henry, a representative of Cipuou-mat Development Association, raised the plight of women, in Lakes State. “There are parts of Lakes State where[Read More…]
Year: 2024
World Bank appoints new Country Manager for South Sudan
By Bosco Bush World Bank Group (WBG) has announced the appointment of Mr. Charles Undeland as the new Country Manager for South Sudan, effective July 1, 2024. In a statement, the global financial institution said Undeland’s appointment will unify the country-level leadership across the World Bank Group to partner[Read More…]
Minister calls for urgent flood response plan
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources, Pal Mai Deng, is urging the government and its partners to immediately activate the National Flood Preparedness and Response Plan for June to December 2024. This proactive call comes in response to rising water levels in the Nile River[Read More…]
Elections road unclear–Lukudu
By Bosco Bush Leader of the United South Sudan Party (USSP) has expressed frustration over the sluggish preparations for the upcoming general elections in December 2024. Hon. Paulino Lukudu, who also doubles as a Member of Parliament in the Council of States, stated that there is no much preparedness[Read More…]
Minister to challenge ‘controversial’ parties’ registration fees
By William Madouk Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Justice Ruben Madol is expected to write a response letter to the Political Parties Council (PPC) concerning the disputed $75000 in parties’ registration fees. This development follows a query from Bol Joseph Agau, the MP representing Nyirol West County, about[Read More…]
It’s a shocker that the Ministry of Finance and Planning halts all government spendings including payment of salaries, due to lack of budget as the previous Fiscal year comes to an end. What happened to the finances of 2023/2024 Fiscal year budget where about 7-8 months’ salaries have remained unpaid,[Read More…]
NO BUDGET: No salaries as gov’t freezes spendings
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s Ministry of Finance and Planning has halted all government spendings as the country now operates without an active budget. The freeze on government expenditure comes after the previous fiscal year 2023/2024 budget expired on June 30th. The fiscal year 2024/2025 Budget is yet[Read More…]
Happy birth day, Dr. John Garang De Mabior
Happy belated posthumous birthday to you, Dr. John Garang de Mabior. Born on June 23rd 1943, if Dr. John Garang de Mabior lived to-date, he would be 81 years and 8 days old today. The founding father of the Republic of South Sudan, I wish I were an expert in[Read More…]
How and why being the president is not good for you
It is too expensive to be a president. And if you don’t know, most of the presidents live as if they hold the keys to heaven. They spend like there is no tomorrow. If they have problems, money is not one of those problems. They have a lot of money[Read More…]
Food poisoning kills two children in Aweil,
By Hou Akot Hou Two minors have reportedly died of food poisoning at Akuang-ngap boma in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Gazal State. Emerging reports indicate that improper cooking of food caused the death of the children. The first incident unfolded on Wednesday when a mother was accused[Read More…]
Communities call for partners to support development initiatives
By James Innocent Communities in Greater Yei have called on partners to support development initiative in the four counties. The call came during one-day Durable Solution Workshop organized by International Organization for Migration (IOM), in Yei town. Bombe Joseph, an official with international Organization (IOM) said Durable Solution project[Read More…]
Juba Bridge re-opens after 24 hours closure
By William Madouk Juba Bridge reopens today, after undergoing rehabilitation work for the least 24-hours, Africa Resource Corporation (ARC) company, reported. In a press statement seen by this outlet, ARC firm announced that movement of the country outlet bridge on the River Nile would be prohibited from Sunday up[Read More…]
Detest early marriage, students urged
By James Innocent Students and young generation should know their purpose of studying instead of rushing to early marriage. Kikiji National orphanage’s Executive director, Dominic Living Wawa offered the advice to students during a one-day career guidance and counselling in Yei. “They are the future of this new nation[Read More…]
Fact-finding Committees given two weeks to submit report
By Bosco Bush Central Equatoria State governor has given 2 weeks ultimatum for Fact-Finding Committees to wrap-up and submit their final reports. Last week, the committees presented their preliminary report to the governor and requested for an extension in a bid to finalize the work. In his press statement,[Read More…]
Mental health cases increase amid economic hardship
By James Innocent Mental health problems are becoming rampant in Yei River County due to the economic hardship facing citizens. Deputy Executive Director of Yei River County, Ezibon Gale Simon revealed during a training conducted by International Organization for Migration (IOM). “Many are staying without food and accessing[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla puts land grabbers on notice
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State Governor, on Saturday, warned land grabbers in Molobur village East of Jebel Lado Payam, Juba County, to cease the unlawful practice. According to governor’s press unit, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani issued the warning while touring Molobur area, which had been a scene[Read More…]
Will there be elections? Catholic Bishops worry
By William Madouk Senior South Sudan Catholic clerics are disappointed with government of national unity over lack of agreed roadmap for conduct of elections. Cardinal Stephen Ameyu, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, on behalf of Catholic men of God, said they were expecting a conduct of[Read More…]
Land grabbing, a national security threat, officials say
By Kidega Livingstone/ Rehan Ajuet Moun Rampant cases of land grabbing from landlords by mighty individuals in Juba County is a threat to national security, Central Equatoria State officials said. Central Equatoria State Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Taban Emmanuel Baya said that it has become difficult to deal with[Read More…]
Unregistered political parties cut-off December polls
By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) and other political parties face dark hopes for 2024 elections, over failure to register. Political Parties Council (PPC) in an order No.05/2024 announced an end to registration process on face of aspirant parties for 2024 December elections. Based on[Read More…]
Could an 8-month salary missing be a sign of salaropause?
June is gone! It is nine months now without the salary. Since when the salary delay started, it never exceeded six months. It usually used to hang between four and five months. Something must be wrong. Maybe the salary has reached a menopausal age, forcing me to coin a word[Read More…]