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…]
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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…]
The arrest of 25 suspected gangsters around Gumbo bridge in Juba city is a good new to residents of Sherikat, who had disturbing incidences in the hands of this notorious group. These cases have been there almost every day, though people talked about it, there were not actions taken to[Read More…]
A good soldier for Jesus Christ
Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok Thou therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier. And if any man also strives for masteries, he is not[Read More…]
PM Abiy Ahmed; a Kick-starter for innovative developments in Africa
Hailing from a country well known for having resisted colonialism, Dr Abiy Ahmed, without fear of contradiction, is in the forefront propelling Africa to where fallen African leaders had wanted it to be. Ethiopia, to date, still takes the lead in refilling African countries that have depleted their governances and[Read More…]
World’s most needed resource
By Mandela Nelson In life, humanity always seeks to live in peace to enable the smooth running of their regular activities. Though life does not grant a hundred percent peace to the human race, simply because it is life’s nature to balance the equation by offering ups and downs,[Read More…]
China donates 85 containers of tents to South Sudan
By Bida Elly David China on Wednesday donated 85 containers of tents to South Sudan in a bid to shelter displaced populations affected by climate change and war in the Sudan. Speaking during the handing-over ceremony, Albino Akol the minister for humanitarian affairs and disaster management said the consignment[Read More…]
Magwi-Obbo road construction commences
By Odoch Ben Sylvester Director General in the Ministry of Trade and Transport in Eastern Equatoria State announced commencement of Magwi-Obbo road emergency work. Enginee,r Norman Charles Gideon stated that road construction under Rhino Engineering Company is a government project to uplift the suffering community. He said the government[Read More…]
Four teams miss Inter-Payam tournament
By By Odoch Ben Sylvester Four Payams have been unable to participate in the ongoing inter Payam tournament in Magwi County due to a lack of funding. The annual Inter-Payam tournament, an SPLM imitative, is held in January to foster peaceful co-existence among the Payams of Magwi county, Eastern[Read More…]
Education Ministry to crack down on illegal schools
By Hou Akot Hou Ministry of General Education in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state has threatened to shut down unregistered private schools. Director General, Santino Bol Akot revealed that some schools are operating without registration, saying others bear wrong logos and operate in unsuitable premises. “We are going to[Read More…]
Peace Committee hands over Sudanese convict
By Hou Akot Hou Dinka Peace Committee in Aweil North County has handed over an Arab man arrested in Gok-Machar in Aweil North County, bordering Sudan. The secretary general for the peace committee, Majok Deng Kuach said 32-year-man identified as Hussein Jaffer was conceited of murder. He recounted that[Read More…]
Napwon urge contractors to prioritize drainage systems
By Aweye Teddy Onam National Minister of Environment has called on contractors to prioritize the implementation of a robust drainage system throughout Juba, as the government embarks on expansion of the city roads. Josephine Napwon Cosmas emphasized that its crucial to safeguard the environment and protect the city infrastructures[Read More…]
Gov’t launches Juba roads upgrading project
By Charles K Mark Government on Wednesday launched Juba urban road upgrading project to ease traffic flow and enhance connectivity in the city. With the growing population and urbanization, Juba City has experienced mounting challenges in transportation. Congested roads, inadequate infrastructure, and limited connectivity are the sights of the[Read More…]
Another 25 suspected gangsters arrested
By Aweye Teddy Onam Police have arrested another set of 25 suspected gang members at Gumbo Bridge in Juba City. According to the police spokesperson Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin, the suspects were arrested around 02:00 am on Wednesday. “We arrested 25 and some of them were caught with Pangas,[Read More…]