For a nation to grow and citizens to prosper in health and wealth, rumours; the toxic invisible substances that can inflict ailment and cause death, must curtail. We are not in public health class but about pollution of bickering, gnawing social fabrics and stripping individuals bare of dignity and placing[Read More…]
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Parliament summons Ayii Duang over leaked documents
By Bosco Bush The owner of South Supreme Airlines, Ayii Duang Ayii has been summoned by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) amid allegations surrounding leaked cheques worth millions of dollars that have circulated on social media. The Standing Specialized Committee on Trade and Industry demanded Ayii’s presence on[Read More…]
Bakosoro fired
President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Monday Decree fired the Minister of Presidential Affairs, Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro from office. In another Decree, the president appointed Amb. Chol Mawut Unguec to replace Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro as Minister of Presidential Affairs. Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro re-join the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in 2021[Read More…]
Where is Prof. John Akec to replace the rat?
Staggering like a drunkard, the University of Juba did not collapse despite the efforts exerted on it by those who had wanted Southern Sudanese to suffer illiteracy. After independence, the University of Juba was expected to stand on its own feet as a mother university, but the political differences to[Read More…]
In memoriam: How lucky we are to have a family that cares
Today, for the first time, I want to write about an experience that left me broken for a long time. It is a story of loss and love sandwiched in horrible memories of pain. I hate to recall the events that followed because they remind me of a brother, a[Read More…]
No. 1 Citizen Newspaper appreciates the efforts of states and the national government for maneuvering to pay bits of salary to civil servants despite the biting economic turmoil. First, Central Equatoria state kick-started with one months’ pay and then Unity State followed suit. We are waiting to hear from other[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla reconciles Rombur community
By No. 1 Citizen Governor of Central Equatoria State Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, last week, graced reconciliation process between indigenous of Rombur in Luri Payam, Juba County after years of misunderstanding. Misunderstandings arising from land disputes and power struggles among the indigenous since 2016 have caused unrest in[Read More…]
Activist concerned over continued violation of women’s quota
By Bosco Bush Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has expressed concern over ongoing violations of 35% women representation as per 2018 peace agreement. Ter Manyang Gatwech, Executive Director of CPA, highlighted that certain parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) are[Read More…]
Unity State teachers receive one-month salary
By Philip Buda Ladu Unity State Ministry of General Education and Instructions has commenced the disbursement of salaries for teachers and education staff for the month of October. Last week, the salary payment supervision committee established by the National Minister of General Education and Instructions, Awut Deng Acuil, arrived[Read More…]
Alarm over rising snakebites in Twic East
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Jonglei State’s Twic East County have issued a grave warning about the escalating number of snakebite cases as flooding in the region reaches alarming levels. Authorities in Twic East County, Jonglei State, have issued a grave warning about the increasing number of snakebite[Read More…]
Tumaini Parties dine at Malong’s residence to foster trust
By William Madouk Parties in the Tumaini Initiative, on Saturday gathered at the home of Gen. Paul Malong Awan, leader of the South Sudan United Front/Army (SSUF/A), in Nairobi, for a trust-building dinner. This event organized by Gen. Malong aims to strengthen relationships and establish confidence among key stakeholders,[Read More…]
LEGITIMATE: Ayii addresses ‘contentious’ leaked cheque
By William Madouk A businessman, Ayii Duang Ayii, owner of South Supreme Airline defends legitimacy of leaked, controversial documents and cheques amounting to millions of dollars. He clarified that the amounts in question have not yet been paid. Ayii’s address came after social media erupted with exchanged letters between[Read More…]
Empowering women in a country is a great change to the community and the society at large just because they are great thinkers. Women think of great things that change communities, they only want to see peace in any situation, and their focus is on development. South Sudan needs more[Read More…]
UNISFA delegation visits Juba
By staff writer On August 12, a UNISFA delegation, led by Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Robert Affram, arrived in Juba for a four-day official visit. The purpose of the visit was to formally extend introductory courtesies to officials of the Government of South Sudan[Read More…]
Over 120 police to receive training in Rwanda
By Bosco Bush South Sudan National Police Service is set to dispatch more police personnel for further professional training in Kigali, Rwanda. The training aims at equipping the institution with a professional workforce. According to a statement obtained, at least one hundred and twenty (120) comprising commissioned and noncommissioned[Read More…]
Youth Enterprise Fund policy under review-Minister
By Bosco Bush Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Joseph Geng Akech, has said the Youth Enterprise Fund policy is under review. Youth empowerment is a key aspect of both the transitional constitution and the 2018 peace agreement, yet many young people feel that the initiative has been inadequately[Read More…]
MSF suspends operations in Ulang County over threats
By Deng Ghai Deng The French medical Charity Doctors without Borders also known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been forced to evacuate its international staff and suspend operations in Ulang County, Upper Nile State, following serious threats from a local individual. The organization confirmed this in a statement[Read More…]
RELIEF: Jebel Lado flood victims receive food
By William Madouk Residents of Jebel Lado Payam in Juba County are breathing a sigh of relief as food assistance is provided to those affected by severe flooding after Central Equatoria State Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla’s administration provided food to subdue hunger. This aims to alleviate the hunger crisis[Read More…]
Kiir fires Finance Ministry Undersecretary
A chilly Friday 16th August 2024, evening brought the service of 1st Undersecretary of Finance in the ministry of finance and planning, to an abrupt end.In a decree announced over the national broadcaster, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), President Salva Kiir Mayardit relieved Malual Tap Dieu, from officeA preceding song,[Read More…]
Abandoned path to stable healthcare system
By Agar Mayor Gai-Makoon The key thing about the healthcare system is that when it is malfunctioning, everything else gets affected. According to studies, nations with strong healthcare systems are more productive, happier and generally peaceful. In light of available resources and competing needs, stable healthcare system seeks to[Read More…]