By James Innocent Yei River County Commissioner welcomed a €19 million joint German-Dutch project for rural development, launched on Tuesday. Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa expressed gratitude for the long-term partnership and Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony’s message of appreciation. The project’s Phase II directly supports agricultural production and economic development, key[Read More…]
Central Equatoria State
Minister errored in dissolving Butchers Union- Barrister
By William Madouk Chairperson of the South Sudan Bar Association and legal advisor for the Butchers Union, Barrister James Al-Taib, said the Central Equatoria State (CES) minister of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism overstepped his mandate for dissolving the Butchers Union. Mr. Al-Taib described the decision by the CES[Read More…]
Cattle re-invasion, land grabbing threaten Juba county
By Charles K Mark Juba County Commissioner is threatened of a renewed invasion by cattle herders into the geographical area of his jurisdiction. Eng. Charles Joseph Wani raised an alarm during the swearing-in of a new paramount chief of Juba County, on Tuesday. He said there is verified information[Read More…]
Adil opts for digital Revenue Management System
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State governor plans to launch a digital management system aimed at improving collection and management of state revenues. Emmanuel Adil Anthony made the revelation at a joint meeting of financial institutions in the state government general secretariat, yesterday. In a statement from the governor’s[Read More…]
Minister dissolves Butcher’s Union
By Charles K Mark Central Equatoria State Minister of Animal Resources, Fisheries, and Tourism has dissolved and reconstituted Steering Committees of the State Butchers’ Union and its Sub Offices in Juba Market. Minister Alex Lotiyu Elia, on Thursday, issued a ministerial order to dissolve and reconstitute the Steering Committees.[Read More…]
Terekeka, a peaceful County for business-Commissioner
By Charles K Mark Terekeka commissioner has assured traders of convenient and peaceful environment for business in his county. Commissioner, George Wani Elia made the assurance during Women’s Livelihood project launch, on Thursday. He said that because of the peaceful nature, Terekeka county attracts thousands of tourists and business[Read More…]
Whitaker Initiative to aid over 300 Women
By Charles K Mark Two counties of Terekeka and Juba, in Central Equatoria State, are set to benefit from a women’s livelihood project. Programme Coordinator for Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI), Bush Buse disclosed during the launched of the programme in Terekeka yesterday. He said the programme targets[Read More…]
Juba City Council re-directs focus on cleanliness
By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria State governor has issued an order re-directing the leadership of the Juba City Council (JCC) to ensure the cleanliness of the city, free of garbage. Emmanuel Adil Anthony issued the directive on Wednesday during a briefing with the entire leadership of Juba City[Read More…]
Commissioner condemns Kajo-Keji ambush
By Charles K Mark Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County in Central Equatoria State condemns an ambush which resulted in the loss of life of a civilian and a soldier, over the weekend. The attack by gunmen on a truck transporting logs in an area close to the border with Uganda’s[Read More…]
Yei poised for economic recovery
By James Innocent Yei River County, once ravaged by conflict, is now poised for a potential economic boom. For years, the country has known only the shadow of conflict. But today, a glimmer of hope shines as the national Minister of Trade and Industry, and a high-level delegation descend[Read More…]
A clarion call for development, youth engagement
By James Innocent Mugwo calls for citizens and governments to cooperate in development. Leading the charge is an elder, Devi Simbe from Yari, Mugwo Payam of Yei River County on Central Equatoria state in South Sudan, who emphasizes the need to focus on development. The elder stresses the importance[Read More…]
Mayor to crackdown on drug dealers
By Bida Elly David Juba City Council Mayor Flora Gabriel has revealed that she plans to launch a crackdown on traders selling illicit drugs to young people. Last year, she warned traders against selling drugs to young people, as most are toxic. Despite initial warnings, some traders or drug[Read More…]
SPLM-IO lawmaker resigns
By Gladys Fred Kole An SPLM-IO Member of Parliament, former opposition chief whip in the Central Equatorial State Transitional Legislative Assembly has resigned. MP. Dabe Francis Elisama Murye tendered a resignation letter, a copy that this outlet has seen. Murye stated that during the two years of service as[Read More…]
CES unveils road network expansion
By Gladys Fred Kole Central Equatorial State government tries to fulfill its promise of expanding road network in Juba City, by reaching to Gudele Block Nine, neighborhood. State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony yesterday led a team of line ministries concerned with infrastructure on tour of road opening and grading[Read More…]
Adil pledges unhindered humanitarian access
By Charles K Mark Central Equatoria State governor has assured unhindered humanitarian access to all actors and development partners in the state. Emmanuel Adil Anthony made the assurance on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of Malteser International, which is in the country, to meet government institutions and authorities. “My[Read More…]
Yei holds symposium on enhancing civic space
By James innocent Yei River County hosted a three-day stakeholder’s symposium on enhancing civic space in the region during the transitional period and post-elections. The symposium brought together journalists, civil society activists, and security operatives to discuss ways of promoting open dialogue and cooperation among key stakeholders. During the[Read More…]
Yei receives laboratory equipment
By James innocent National Ministry of General Education has aided Yei River County of Central Equatoria state with laboratory equipment to enhance science practicals in government schools. The equipment was donated to Kinji Senior Secondary School, one of the oldest government schools in the country. Yei River County commissioner,[Read More…]
CES strengthens governance
By Gladys Fred Kole Government officials from the six counties of Central Equatoria state are in Juba for a two-day conference organized to enhance the local governance system. In the two days, the participant shall discuss necessary solutions and recommendations to improve the political and economic situation in the[Read More…]
EES candidates ready for exams
By Ijoo Bosco Over 3,952 thousand primary school pupils in Eastern Equatoria state are preparing for the South Sudan Certificate of Primary Leaving Examination, set to begin on November 20th. The state Director General for the Ministry of General Education and Instruction Sundar Peter directed examination monitors to exercise discipline[Read More…]
Youth blood donation initiative pays off
By Gladys Fred Kole An initiative of Kajo-Keji County youth in Juba to establish a pool of standby voluntary blood donors to serve anemic community members bears fruits. The drive to have a pool of standby volunteer blood donors to save lives of the community members was launched over[Read More…]