By Charles K Mark A significant statistic of civil servants in the country have reportedly not received their salaries for July 2023, despite the money being released by the national ministry of finance. Civil servants in Kajo Keji County, last week, urged the national and state governments to address the[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Use your mind appropriately
Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 The mind is one of the greatest tools God has entrusted man with for his triumph in the affairs of life and for him to make a lasting mark for the generations to come.[Read More…]
Watch Out!
By Peter Pal Chuol Did that capture your attention? Albeit yes! But wait, what are we watching out against? You will find out shortly, just read on. Let me start with a Bible verse specifically Matthew 7:15 which states that, “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in[Read More…]
Man found dead in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A man identified by his only initials as Garang was found dead in the forest. Residents at Nyalath Payam in Aweil Center county said the deceased is a mentally retarded man who was missing for days until he was found lying dead in the[Read More…]
Two die, 3 others in Rumbek accident
By Yang Ater Yang Two people and three others sustained injuries in an accident between Maleng-agok and Pacong Payam in Rumbek East County yesterday. The vehicle was traveling from Wau to Juba, passing through Rumbek and Yirol West County. The incident occurred when the vehicle collided with motorbikes, causing[Read More…]
Yirol woman commits suicide
By Yang Ater Yang A 24-year-old woman committed suicide by hanging herself in Pankar Village, Yirol West County Lakes State. Lakes State Police spokesperson Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac the incident was confirmed by Ayor Awan Mabor, the executive chief of Yirol West County. The woman was found hanging on[Read More…]
Fire guts Maper Market, three injured
By Hou Akot Hou Maper Akot Aru market was severely damaged by a fire on Thursday, resulting in injuries of three people who were attempting to save the goods in the store. Deng Bol, severely burned, was injured while attempting to remove goods from a shop, sustaining injuries to[Read More…]
Cabinet ratifies trade agreement with China
By Aweye Teddy Onam Council of Ministers has ratified trade economic and trade cooperation agreement between South Sudan and Chinese government. Speaking after the first cabinet meeting this year, information minister Michael Makuei Lueth, said the agreement was signed on 2011 but it could not be presented for some[Read More…]
Uganda must certify goods before entering S. Sudan
By William Madouk All export goods from Uganda must have quality certificate before entering South Sudan, a move aimed to combat products unfit for human consumption. The decision comes as part of South Sudan’s efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of the citizens as well as promote fair[Read More…]
Uphold citizen’s dreams, US tells leaders
By Charles K Mark The United States of America has urged South Sudan leaders to uphold the dreams and aspirations of the people that led to the 2011 independence. Despite the challenges faced by the Country, the US envoy to South Sudan Ambassador Michael J. Adler said they remain[Read More…]
Suspicious food cargo under investigation
By William Madouk South Sudan National Bureau of Standard has launched an investigation into three trucks carrying assorted food items at Nimule border. This came after the standards regulatory authority suspected the consignments in 40 ft containers – approximately 60 tons from the United Arab Emirates might have forged[Read More…]
Mr. Salary speaking
My name is Salary, I am defined as a fixed amount of money paid to a worker on a monthly or annual basis. Roughly, the writer of this article funnily defines me as a fixed amount of money that South Sudanese workers receive twice or thrice a year, instead of[Read More…]
He who says cattle are the cause of communal fights, is the causer instead
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot Cattle are not just a source of food and income in South Sudan, but they also hold a significant symbolic value in the country’s culture. As such, the theft of cattle, also known as cattle rustling, has been a major cause of communal hostilities in[Read More…]
Forex; SSP shrinks further against Dollar
By Charles K Mark South Sudan pound has depreciated further against the United States Dollar, shaking the prices of goods in the markets. No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper has established that in the parallel market, a dollar trades between 1,140 SSP and 1,210 SSP, while the Central Bank has[Read More…]
Businesses dwindle as pockets run dry
By Charles K Mark Businesses in Juba are struggling to stay afloat as customer pockets run dry after the heavy spending during the festive season. As the wallets and banks recover from the holiday spending, the aftershock is causing a wave effect that is being strongly felt by[Read More…]
About 9 million people on brink of disaster-Minister
By staff writer South Sudan’s Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management discloses that about 9 million people are vulnerable to humanitarian crisis, this year. According to minister, Albino Akol, these include internally displaced people (IDPs), refugees, and returnees. “In this year 2024, we have about 9 Million people[Read More…]
Lakes State artists elect new chairperson
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State artists on Wednesday elected Kuch Mayang Kuch, a.k.a, King Black Shine as their new chairpersons. King Black Shine was declared the winner by the electoral committee after scooping 179 votes of the 240 votes cast. The closest contender, Gai Mathiang (Dee Vein) got[Read More…]
Kiir, Machar tenure extension opposed
By Mamer Abraham Activists and political analysts have strongly disagreed with a lawmaker who proposed that President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar be given another five years. In an interview with City Review Daily Newspaper, lawmaker, David De Dau argued that the extension will give ample[Read More…]
Charity organizations donate to lepers
By Aweye Teddy Onam Charity Foundation for Africa Catholic Mission (USA) in collaboration with Fr. Dr. Lee Foundation in South Sudan have donated non-food items to over 100 lepers in Luri Rokwe Northern Bari, Juba. The two foundations are dedicated to supporting people affected by Leprosy. Speaking about Charity[Read More…]
Rescued baby dies
By Aweye Teddy Onam In a sad turn of events, the abandoned baby who was recently rescued by local authorities at Lainya County, Central Equatoria state of South Sudan has passed away, the commissioner said. The young soul was cut short on Wednesday at Lainya Hospital, leaving many grieving,[Read More…]