By Sabri Dibaco The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has handed over laptop computers to key government institutions in South Sudan to enhance evidence-based policymaking, economic governance, and public accountability. In a press statement from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), 30[Read More…]
Technology
President Kiir’s office launches enhanced website to improve access to information
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has officially launched the newly enhanced Office of the President’s website, aimed at improving communication and strengthening access to public information. In a statement that was released by the presidential press unit yesterday, the platform would provide timely and reliable updates on government[Read More…]
South Sudan takes control of its national airspace
By Jackson Gaaniko President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday announced that South Sudan has officially taken full control of its national airspace. He described the move as a major milestone in strengthening the country’s sovereignty, aviation management, and economic independence. The announcement was made during an official event in Juba[Read More…]
In Juba, a New Guard of Fact-Checkers Battles a Surge in Digital Disinformation
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A new generation of young journalists in Juba is deploying advanced digital tools and artificial intelligence to combat a growing wave of misinformation that experts warn has become a top-tier danger to the world. Under the Clarity Desk’s election-fact-checking initiative, five fellows are undergoing intensive mentorship[Read More…]
BoSS launches Interbank Payment and Settlement System
By Yiep Joseph The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has launched the country’s first Interbank Payment and Settlement System to ease transactions. According to the stakeholders, the initiative, which was officially launched on Friday, adds to the success stories toward modernization of the banking system in the Republic of South[Read More…]
South Sudan to commence construction of Fiber-optic cable
By Alan Clement South Sudan is set to commence construction of a 2,400-kilometer Fiber optic cable in December, marking a transformative leap in the country’s digital infrastructure. According to statement issued by the Ministry, the announcement was made by Engineer Thomas Gatkuoth, Undersecretary in the Ministry of ICT and Postal[Read More…]
BoSS vows to safeguard robust payment system
By Lodu William Odiya The Bank of South Sudan has yesterday vowed to remain firm and committed to building and safeguarding a robust national payment system that is secure, inclusive, efficient and built on a consumer trust. The statement came during a launch of MTN MoMo Fintech “Mata fekir” nationwide[Read More…]
South Sudan Needs a Holistic Water Management Strategy to Break the Cycle of Water Insecurity and Fragility
By Firas Raad, World Bank Country Manager for South Sudan South Sudan must leverage its water endowment and move towards a long-term development approach to address water insecurity South Sudan faces a vicious cycle of water insecurity and fragility. Decades of conflict and social instability have undermined the ability of[Read More…]
The Contributions of Dr. Francis Mading Deng to South Sudan and Abyei
PART SIX: THE SECOND MARGINALIZATION OF ABYEI How Abyei got left out of the peace dividends Mawien Deng So, all that you have said relates to the first part of history repeating itself, and that is your role in the peace process, which parallels your role in the Addis Ababa[Read More…]
The Contributions of Dr. Francis Mading Deng to South Sudan and Abyei
PART FIVE: BACK TO WAR AND THE SEARCH FOR PEACE Mawien Deng You often say that history has repeated itself on Abyei. In what way has history repeated itself over the situation in Abyei today? Francis Mading Deng History is repeating itself in two interconnected ways. One is my contribution[Read More…]
The Contributions of Dr. Francis Mading Deng to South Sudan and Abyei
PART FOUR: HOW ABYEI GOT MARGINALIZED Bol knew that I was in the country. The fact that a message on Abyei would go to him without my name concerned him. So he came promptly. It was not easy to persuade him for us to go home and try to reconcile[Read More…]
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Liquid Telecom officially rebranded to Liquid Intelligent Technologies
By Mary Poni Liquid Telecom South Sudan, a pan-African technology company and a business of Cassava Technologies, has been officially rebranded as Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Sudan. The CEO for Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Sudan Mr. Martin Mushambadope in a press conference yesterday declared to the media that Liquid Telecom[Read More…]
The Contributions of Dr. Francis Mading Deng to South Sudan and Abyei
PART THREE: THE ROAD TO ADDIS ABABA Contribution to the peace process and the issue of Abyei Francis Mading Deng Many more developments were to take place before I joined the government. After all, the war was still raging in the South, and I was decided not to join the[Read More…]
The Contributions of Dr. Francis Mading Deng to South Sudan and Abyei
PART TWO: FATHER’S WILL AND THE LEGACY OF PUBLIC SERVICE Father’s dying invocation on the destiny to serve Francis Mading Deng: Father certainly expected us to be of service to our people. But he did not instruct us to follow any particular line on issues. From the time we were[Read More…]
The Contributions of Dr. Francis Mading Deng to South Sudan and Abyei
PART ONE: A BACKGROUND OF LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY A Critical Overview Mawien Deng: Dr. Francis Mading, as you know, your proposal for an interim arrangement for security and stability in Abyei has generated intense debate among our people. The one-month workshop organized by Abyei Voice for Security and Stability in[Read More…]
Zain mulls investing $80m to lift communication services
By William Madouk Garang The leading telecommunication Network Company, Zain South Sudan is considering to spend 80 million US Dollars for improving telecommunication services in the Country. Zain delegation led by the Managing Director and CEO for Africa, Elfatih Erwa revealed the plan during their meeting with the Minister of[Read More…]
NCA rebuffs parliament’s report that Zain, MTN still pay Sudan
By William Madouk Garang The National Communication Authority has rebuffed parliamentary finance committee’s report which claimed that two major mobile network operators – MTN and Zain were still paying taxes to Sudan. Head of NCA, Napoleon Adok was reacting to a report by national parliament last week which alleged[Read More…]
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King’s Academy burnt to ashes
King’s Academy Secondary school pilled in ashes after catching fire at Midnight Wednesday/ Photo: Adia Jildo By Adia Jildo King’s Academy Digital Secondary School located in Munuki has been burnt into ashes after it caught fire on Wednesday midnight. Over 90 digital equipment got burnt into ashes when the school[Read More…]