By William Madouk About 70 members of national staff, working for UAP insurance company in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, are on a sit-in strike, causing a business standstill. The staff members of the insurance company, who are on their fifth day of strike accused the company of unfair treatment.[Read More…]
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Families of plane crash victims unhappy of Ayii’s bail
By Bida Elly David Family representative of victims of the South Supreme plane crash in Pieri expresses shock and unhappiness over the release of businessman Ayii Duang Ayii from jail. Embattled South Sudanese businessman and owner of South Supreme Airline, Mr. Ayii, was released on Tuesday from Juba Central Prison[Read More…]
No retreat from elections-Makuei
By Mamer Abraham Government spokesperson, Michael Makuei Lueth, has reiterated that the 2024 elections cannot fail. Addressing journalists at the Ministry on Friday, Makuei noted clearly that conditions such as the census, the permanent constitution, and the repatriation of refugees had alternatives. The information minister maintained that the country would[Read More…]
UN welcomes passing of Election Act
By Aweye Teddy Onam The United Nations has commended the national parliament for passing the National Election Act 2012 amendment bill 2023, which will pave the way for election conduct. The long-awaited National Elections Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023 was passed last week by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA)[Read More…]
Nobody restricts Machar from travelling-Makuei
By Mamer Abraham Information Minister and government spokesperson, Michael Makuei Lueth has reiterated that Dr. Riek Machar Teny has not been restricted from traveling out of Juba. Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) alleged early this week that its leader, Dr. Machar is being restricted in his movements. Nathaniel[Read More…]
Electronic waste raises concern
By William Madouk Director General of the National Communications Authority, Napoleon Adok, has raised concerns about the dumping of electronic waste in South Sudan. Mr. Adok, who spoke at the launch of the Thuraya satellite operator service on Tuesday, said South Sudan has received over 100,000 Thuraya trademark devices, but[Read More…]
Late Professor Awou’s body arrives today
By Charles K Mark Administration of the Upper Nile University in Juba has announced that the remains of its vice chancellor, late Prof. Marial Awou Yol, will arrive at Juba International Airport from India today, Friday. Upper Nile University of South Sudan urged its teaching staff and students in Juba[Read More…]
Kiir networks at UN Assembly
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has taken advantage of the United Nations General Assembly’s sidelines to build networks. The Head of State had been spotted building merits at the New York summit in the United States to create more friends as well as entice investors who[Read More…]
Scarcity of expertise worsens land woes -Academician
By William Madouk A land expert from the University of Juba said the lack of qualified land management professionals aggravated land woes across the country. Dr. Duku Wani, an assistant professor of land and management at the University of Juba said the country has only three individuals with master’s degrees[Read More…]
Power struggle ruins peace -Lomuro
By Aweye Teddy Onam Political conflicts and power struggles are the main reasons for the absence of genuine peace in South Sudan, Cabinet Affairs Minister, Dr. Elia Lomuro has said. Speaking on an occasion marking the International Day of Peace, at the Nyakuron Cultural Centre yesterday, Lomuro said the quest[Read More…]
Security reforms necessary for elections- Dr. Machar
By Bida Elly David Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) leader has reiterated that implementation of security arrangements is a prerequisite for the conduct of elections. The country is to conduct its first election at the end of the transition period in 2024, but much of the necessary tasks[Read More…]
We improved, lift arms embargo- Kiir tells UN
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has UN Security Council to lift arms embargo slapped on the country, saying it has made remarkable improvement on security. The president underlined achievements of his government since in 2018 after signing of a revitalized agreement on resolution of conflict in[Read More…]
South Sudan expects normal rainfall
By Aweye Teddy Onam Most parts of South Sudan are projected to receive normal average conditions with rainfall ranging from 50-100mm between September 19th to 26th, 2023, according to a weather forecast by the South Sudan Civil Aviation indicated. The weekly weather forecast further indicates that many areas, including parts[Read More…]
Islamic Council lauds leadership
By Bida Elly David Islamic Community has praised the South Sudan government for ignoring religious discrimination in the appointment of leadership. The praise came after the appointment of Abraham Goc as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and[Read More…]
Juba, Kampala agree to fight trade fraud
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Revenue Authority and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation on the Application Programming Interface (API) meant to fight the smuggling of goods. Heads of the two institutions signed the MoU at Uganda Revenue Authority Headquarters, on[Read More…]
All parties hold key to elections-SPLM-IO
By Mamer Abraham Main opposition party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has reaffirmed that it will not take part in the elections if the prerequisites for polls are not met The party’s Deputy Chairman Nathaniel Oyet Pierino on Monday doubts that without the implementation of all the[Read More…]
Minister calls for computerization of pension system
By Charles K Mark South Sudan National Minister of Public Affairs has called for digitalization of the pension system to safeguard files and ensure senior citizens receive their benefits. Speaking during the launch of the South Sudan Pensioners’ Association (SSPA), Minister Joseph Bangasi Bakasoro says the exercise enhances safety of[Read More…]
Granting President powers to appoint MPs undemocratic-activist
By Mamer Abraham A rights defender in Jonglei State says granting the president the power to appoint 5 percent members to the national parliament was a slap on tenets of democracy. On Monday, the parliament controversially passed the National Election Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023. An Article in the Bill[Read More…]
South Sudan gets Thuraya agent
By William Madouk Gate for Technologies (G4T) has been appointed as a new agent for the United Arab Emirates satellite services operator Thuraya in South Sudan. This was revealed on Tuesday during the official launch of Thuraya in the country under the theme “Thuraya connecting the people of South Sudan.”[Read More…]
Futuyo under probe over missing salaries
By Bida Elly David South Sudan national Parliament on Tuesday resolved to launch an investigative against Western Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba. The Parliament resolved to set up a committee, tasked to investigate claims of misappropriation of salary arrears meant for official of defunct states which were amalgamated[Read More…]