By Bida Elly David The minister of tourism and industry Rizik Zacharia has said, that the government has laid a plan to expand and improve the Country’s tourism sector to attract investors. He said this on Friday during a meeting with the second vice president and the chairperson of[Read More…]
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Judicial autonomy in question as election nears
By Bida Elly David The autonomy of the judiciary in South Sudan has been called into question by the Judicial Reform Committee (JRC) and the Council of State as the elections approach. This issue arose during a meeting between the JRC and the Council of States in Juba on[Read More…]
Dilapidated Nimule immigration office frustrates Yakani
By William Madouk Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), is perturbed by outdated immigration office at the Nimule border, saying it portrays a negative image of the country. Edmund Yakani, while speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, said the working conditions at the border post[Read More…]
Defiant Twic-Ngok renew clashes despite President’s order
By William Madouk Renewed clashes erupted again on Friday between Twic of Warrap and Ngok of Abyei despite President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s directives for two sides to observe a ceasefire. On Tuesday, President Kiir issued an order to both the communities of Twic and Ngok to instantly implement a[Read More…]
Adil reshuffles state institutions
By No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has issued numerous gubernatorial decrees, effecting swift reshuffling in various government institutions. The first decree saw Adil relieving several state officials from their posts. Mr. Peter Wani Emmanuel was relieved as Director General, State Ministry of Cabinet[Read More…]
Minister empowers accountants on financial claims
By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper In a significant development, the Ministry of Finance and Planning conducted an informative session aimed at guiding accounting officers from spending agencies on the effective management of financial claims. The event, which took place on Thursday, January 18, 2024, in Juba, saw the[Read More…]
Corrupt officials put on notice
By Mamer Abraham Acting governor, who is also the and deputy governor of Upper Nile State has warned state officials against corruption. Ayong Awer Lual, while addressing a workshop on the role of public officials and civil society in combating corruption. He said fighting corruption is a collective responsibility.[Read More…]
Adil secures 360 street lights
By No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has launched an ambitious street lighting project aimed at enhancing safety and security in major towns across the state. The project, which serves as a pilot initiative, will initially focus on key towns while also incorporating the installation of[Read More…]
Unruly private schools face closure
By Bida Elly David National Ministry of General Education and Instructions threatens to close private schools in the country that violate academic calendar. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, the deputy minister of general education, Martin Tako Moi, said they have spotted some private schools, both primary and secondary, already[Read More…]
Kiir orders peaceful relocation of spiritual leader
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir has issued an order for a peaceful relocation of a Nuer spiritual leader from Warrap State. The decision comes amidst rising communal tensions among communities in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal, Warrap, and Abyei Administrative Areas. Kiir issued the directive via an order broadcasted on[Read More…]
Minister, Governor discuss efforts to improve health sector
By Deng Athian Governor Sarah Cleto Rial of Western Bahr El Ghazal State and the Minister of Health, Yolanda Awel Deng, met on Wednesday to discuss ways to improve the health sector in the state. The two leaders discuss strategies to address health-related issues. Of particular concern was the[Read More…]
Parliament prepares to relocate to renovated premises
By Bida Elly David After the parliamentary sittings were relocated to the Freedom Hall approximately four years ago to allow for the renovation of the main premises, the national assembly is now preparing to move back as the renovation work is nearing completion. The Reconstituted transitional national legislative Assembly[Read More…]
Gov’t puts final touches on airspace control
By William Madouk South Sudan is making final touches to take control of its airspace from Sudan, said Madut Biar Yel, the national minister of transport, yesterday. Addressing the media during the inspection of a new control tower and Air Traffic Management (ATM) system facility in Juba, Biar said[Read More…]
Kiir lands Uganda for NAM summit
By Staff writer President Salva Kiir Mayardit is in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, to attend the 19th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). The President left yesterday accompanied by several ministers and other government officials. Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel, the Presidential spokesperson, said President Kiir will attend the summit[Read More…]
Gov’t intercepts 17 trucks of fake goods
By William Madouk South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has impounded at least 17 commercial trucks loaded with suspected substandard food. SSNBS’s chairperson Dr. Kuorwel Kuai Kuorwel told journalists yesterday that the goods that are now parked at Midan Zahara were intercepted in Nesitu and Nimule. “SSNBS impounded[Read More…]
Examination marking needs professionals-CES Director
By Bida Elly David Director General of the Central Equatoria State Ministry of General Education and Instructions has called for selection of professional teachers to undertake examination marking. Luate William Alex said this during the official announcement of the Central Equatoria State 2024–2025 academic year calendar. “Previously, before I came,[Read More…]
Activist condemns killing of chiefs
By Aweye Teddy Onam Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has condemned the killing of chiefs in Duk County, Jonglei State. He also called for action from authorities to hold the perpetrators behind the killings accountable. “I would like to take this opportunity[Read More…]
South Sudan Bar Association unveils election schedule
By Aweye Teddy Onam South Sudan Bar Association’s Elections Committee disclosed Tuesday 16th January 2024 as commencement timetable for election process of its presidential candidates. Chairman of the Elections Commission, James Paulino Lado during a press conference held on Monday in Juba, announced the timetable for nominations of candidates[Read More…]
Only SSP 5,000 paid to us- teachers
By William Madouk Teachers in Aweil disputed the report that they are fully paid their slashed salaries, saying only SSP 5,000 was paid to each tutor, which is far less than what they were originally supposed to be paid. “What I can confirm is that the money payment started[Read More…]
Parliament issues position on Kiir, Machar power extension
By Bida Elly David South Sudan Transitional Legislative Assembly disavows the statement by one of its members, proposing to extend terms of office for President Salva Kiir and his First Vice President by five years. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Parliament spokesperson, John Agany ruled out the[Read More…]