By Yang Ater Authorities in Awerial County, Lakes State, have launched a new business center for salted fish in Mingkaman town. The initiative is aimed at supporting the local fishmongers and streamlining the export of salted fish to the rest of East Africa. For years, the fish mongers in[Read More…]
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South Sudan businessman shot dead in Uganda
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A South Sudanese businessman, identified as Wani Alfred, was shot dead on Sunday evening between 8 and 9 pm at Kaguru Market in Palorinya Refugee Settlement in Obongi District. Samuel Bimbaza Hashaka, Obongi District Resident Commissioner, said the deceased was shot along with a colleague[Read More…]
Parliament renews summon to Africano Mande
By Deng Ghai Deng The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has renewed its call for Africano Mande, the Commissioner General of the South Sudan National Revenue Authority (NRA), to appear before the House after he failed to attend a scheduled session last week. On July 26, the TNLA had[Read More…]
VIOLENCE: Surge as fresh shooting leaves one dead
By Deng Ghai Deng A shooting in the Sherikat suburb of Juba on Sunday night resulted in one death and another injury, authorities confirmed. The incident unfolded near a mobile money transfer centre when an unidentified gunman opened fire on two young individuals. According to Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin,[Read More…]
Beware Juba, Mpox on the way
Earlier warned, saves lives from peril. As Uganda on Friday announced detection of two cases of Mpox “imported” from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan is next destination of the product. According to the World Health Organisation, Mpox, known as monkeypox, transmits through close contact with infected animals[Read More…]
Uganda records 2 Mpox cases
By No. 1 Citizen Uganda on Friday announced the detection of two cases of Mpox imported from the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the western district of Kasese. The cases were among six suspected infections in Mpondwe and Bwera, towns bordering the DRC, according to Henry[Read More…]
Aweil prison grapples with overcrowding
By Bosco Bush Aweil Central Prison, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, is facing a severe overcrowding crisis, with an overwhelming number of inmates, including juveniles, according to local authorities. Speaking to this outlet, the Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Minister of Information, Garang Zechariah Lual, revealed that the state[Read More…]
Refugees urged to return
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Central Equatorial State Security Advisor, Angelo Daya, has called on residents of Kajo-Keji County who fled the 2016 conflict to return home. Daya appealed over the weekend following a security assessment visit to the county. A delegation led by the advisor met with local officials,[Read More…]
EABC calls for uniform EAC common external tariff to boost trade
By No. 1 Citizen East African Business Council (EABC) Vice Chairperson Simon Kaheru has urged the Government of EAC Partner States to uniformly apply the East African Community (EAC) Common External Tariff (CET) to enhance intra-EAC trade, investment and regional value chain. Officiating the EABC webinar focusing on “Post-Budget[Read More…]
Yei cleans Dar el Salam Market
By James Innocent The local authorities and traders have initiated a cleanup and restoration effort Dar-Salam market in Yei River County in Central Equatoria State. This joint initiative also involves support from entrepreneurship business partners. During the cleanup campaign, the Payam Director of Yei River County, Araba Na Fox,[Read More…]
Security officer assaults bar attendant over beer bill
Kei Emmanuel Duku Northern Division Police are probing a case of assault involving a Ugandan woman and a Security officer suspected to be from National security Service. A 27-year-old Ugandan woman was allegedly attacked by Deng Marao Ngok at a bar in Juba Na Bari last Thursday at 4:00[Read More…]
Cabinet approves $150 million for solar plant
By Philip Buda Ladu In an effort to enhance electricity supply to city residence and businesses, the Council of Ministers has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth over USD 150 million for construction of a 5 Megawatt hyper solar power plant in Juba. This project was initiated by[Read More…]
Police officer injures five in Hai Cinema
By William Madouk At least five people sustained gunshot injuries after being shot at by a rogue police officer in Hai Cinema on Saturday evening. According to South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF)’s Spokesperson, Maj Gen Lul Ruai Koang, an officer identified as 1st-Lt Marial went and had dinner[Read More…]
Day Star Academy tops Maths contest in Bor
By Deng Ghai Deng Day Star Academy triumphed in a recent Mathematics contest held in Bor, outperforming three other secondary schools in both junior and senior categories. The competition, which took place at Alliance High School on Friday, aimed to bolster students’ mathematical skills in preparation for university entrance.[Read More…]
CSOs trained on elections
By Bosco Bush Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) conducted a three-day election awareness training for civil society organizations (CSOs) in Yei River County. According to CEPO, the training is to equip CSO members with the knowledge of electoral processes as the country prepares for the anticipated December 2024[Read More…]
President Kiir punches several, with decrees
By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday reshuffled several government officials in various institutions including some members of the Council of States. The presidential decrees read out at the State Broadcaster, SSBC, President Kiir swapped Sarah Redento Nene and Paulino Lukudu Obede as the deputy governor of[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Olympic Dream Hinges on Serbia Clash
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s hopes of advancing to the quarter-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics hang in the balance as they prepare to face Serbia in their final group match today. The Bright Stars suffered a 103-86 defeat to the United States on Wednesday, dropping them to[Read More…]
Ikwotos residents blamed for illegal logging
Kei Emmanuel Duku Eastern Equatoria State government has accused residents of Hatire Payam, Ikwotos County, of colluding with foreign nationals to destroy the state’s natural resources through illegal logging. Last month, South Sudanese authorities apprehended five Ugandan nationals and one South Sudanese for engaging in illegal logging activities. The[Read More…]
UN alarmed over rising abductions in Yei
By Deng Ghai Deng The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has expressed grave concern over a sharp increase in abductions allegedly carried out by the National Salvation Front (NAS) and other armed groups in the greater Yei region of Central Equatoria state. The affected areas include Yei[Read More…]
BUDGET Cabinet approves SSP 4.2 trillion
By Philip Buda Ladu Council of Ministers, in its regular meeting on Friday passed 4.2 trillion South Sudanese pounds (SSP) revised fiscal budget for 2024-2025 financial year. The budget now awaits tabling to the national parliament. On July 5, 2024, the cabinet, rejected the 2.4 trillion fiscal year budget[Read More…]