By Louis Loku The Caretaker Council of Ministers of Central Equatoria State has approved, with amendments, a finance ministry memo on the 2026 Operations License Regulations, in a move aimed at strengthening state revenue and improving governance. The decision was made during the Council’s Ordinary Sitting No. 002/2026, chaired by[Read More…]
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Juba County Commissioner criticises security for blocking government inspections
By Louis Loku Juba County Commissioner Kalisto Ladu Faustino has criticised security personnel assigned to private companies for allegedly blocking government officials from inspecting business premises, warning them against putting company interests above the interests of South Sudan. His remarks follow the arrest of eight people suspected of repackaging expired[Read More…]
POLITICS: Flora Sebit appoints SPLM women league leadership
By Yiep Joseph Flora Michael Sebit, Interim Chairperson of the SPLM Women League in Central Equatoria State, has appointed a new executive team and three advisors to strengthen the organisation’s leadership and coordination. The appointments were formalised through Chairperson Orders No. 01/2026 and No. 02/2026, issued in Juba on October[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla directs swift investigation of company over repackaging
By Lodu William Odiya The caretaker governor of Central Equatoria State has directed a swift investigation of Big Brothers General Trading and Investment Limited following numerous reports of repackaging expired goods. The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, today led an inspection visit to Big[Read More…]
Juba County arrests eight over alleged sale of expired maize flour
By Lodu William Odiya Juba County authorities have arrested eight suspects allegedly involved in repackaging expired maize flour for resale at H Brothers General Trading and Investment Company Limited. According to a statement from the office of the Juba County caretaker commissioner, the company, which operates a grinding mill factory,[Read More…]
Western Equatoria bans school camping pending new guidelines
By Sabri Dibaco The Ministry of General Education and Instruction in Western Equatoria State has banned school camping across the state until official guidelines are developed to regulate the practice and ensure the safety and protection of learners. In a letter seen by the No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, caretaker Minister[Read More…]
Juba City Council shuts down roadside tea spot over illegal drugs
By Lodu William Odiya Juba City Council has shut down a roadside tea spot allegedly used for selling and consuming illegal drugs during a crackdown on unauthorised structures in Hai Malakal. The operation was conducted during a follow-up inspection along Konyokonyo under the council’s development plan, as city authorities intensified[Read More…]
Juba Council gives traders December 1 deadline to replace iron-sheet shops
By Sabri Dibaco Juba City Council has given traders until December 1, 2026, to replace iron-sheet shops with permanent structures, warning that non-compliant buildings will be removed after the deadline. The directive follows a consultative meeting between Juba Mayor Christopher Sarafino Wani Swaka, his deputy, the Director for Konyo-Konyo Zone[Read More…]
Juba County launches solar street lighting along Bilpam road
By Louis Loku The Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Kalisto Lado Faustino Nyigilo Wani, has presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the installation of solar street lights along Bilpam Road, in a move aimed at improving security and infrastructure. The project is being implemented by Light House General Trading and[Read More…]
Morobo County Commissioner urges calm after shooting
By Lodu William Odiya The caretaker commissioner of Morobo County, Moro Isaac Johnson, has called on residents to remain calm following a shooting incident, dismissing circulating rumours as unverified information intended to frighten civilians. According to a statement issued by the county press unit, Isaac addressed residents at Marakaji Centre,[Read More…]
Motorists face $5,000 fine for damaging streetlights, Juba County
By Lodu William Odiya Authorities in Juba County have warned motorists against reckless driving, saying anyone who knocks down a streetlight pole will face a fine of $5,000 and three months’ imprisonment. The warning comes as the county continues efforts to improve street lighting and public safety along roads in[Read More…]
CES Council of Ministers adopt policy direction ahead of election
By Lodu William Odiya The Central Equatoria State Caretaker Council of Ministers has unanimously adopted a fourteen-point policy direction presented by the Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani. In his statement to the Ordinary Council sitting, Caretaker Governor Jadalla said the Caretaker Government must maintain institutional continuity, preserve peace[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla orders fire risk study, Juba clean-up market sites
By Sabri Dibaco Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has directed the Juba City mayor and the Juba County commissioner to assess fire risks in residential areas and markets, intensify cleaning campaigns, and designate specific locations for weekly markets to address roadside vending. The directives were[Read More…]
Don’t beg leaders for services; it’s us to beg you, says Juba County Commissioner Kalisto
By Lodu William Odiya Juba County Caretaker Commissioner Kalisto Lado Foustino Nyigilo has urged citizens to stop begging government officials for basic services, saying taxpayers have the right to demand accountability and development from their leaders. Speaking about the relationship between citizens and public officials, Lado said government leaders should[Read More…]
World Bank, Central Equatoria discuss support for urban development
By Louis Loku A delegation from the World Bank Group has met with the Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, to discuss potential support for urban development and improved public services in South Sudan. The delegation, led by senior Urban and Disaster Risk Management Specialist[Read More…]
Lainya Commissioner elders to identify community priorities
By Ijoo Bosco The Caretaker Commissioner of Lainya County, Laku Micah Wani, this morning held his first consultative meeting with chiefs and elders from across the county to identify community priorities and discuss key challenges affecting residents. In his opening remarks, Laku Micah Wani emphasised the importance of engaging traditional[Read More…]
PEACE: Yei welcomes Caretaker Commissioner amid calls for peace
By James Innocent Hundreds of residents have welcomed Emmanuel Taban Seme as caretaker commissioner of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State, following his reappointment after Samuel Henry Malimbo. The reception brought together county officials, traditional leaders, youth and women’s representatives, security personnel, and media practitioners, with speakers calling for[Read More…]
Juba Commissioner denies giving foreigners 7 days to leave Juba
By Sabri Dibaco Juba County Caretaker Commissioner Kalisto Lado has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that he ordered foreign nationals to leave Juba within seven days. Lado said the reports were a misrepresentation of remarks he made during a cleaning and reorganisation campaign at Kubri Haboba Market in[Read More…]
Juba County orders foreign nationals to stop small-scale retail businesses
Writer: Sabri Dibaco Juba County Caretaker Commissioner Kalisto Lado has directed foreign nationals operating small-scale retail businesses in the county to stop trading, saying such businesses should be reserved for South Sudanese citizens. Lado issued the directive on Monday during an inspection visit to Kubri Haboba Market, where he said[Read More…]
Juba County orders roadside businesses to vacate road reserve
By Louis Loku The Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Kalisto Lado Foustino, has inspected the ongoing construction of Kapuri Bridge and directed businesses operating along the main road to vacate the road reserve within seven days. The bridge project is being implemented by the National Ministry of Roads and Bridges[Read More…]