By William Madouk Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin has signed the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Regulations into law, effectively eliminating single-sourcing practices. This new regulation aims to seal off loopholes that have facilitated graft in asset procurement. The regulation is aimed to clamp down[Read More…]
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In the Dark: Nurses in Munuki Primary Health centre light maternity ward with phones
By Kei Emmanuel Duku At the Munuki Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC), the phone’s flashlight saves a life amid darkness. The facility struggles with unreliable power supply, a challenge that hampers its ability to provide essential medical services. When the lights go out, so too does the hospital’s capacity[Read More…]
NEC announces date for Primary, Secondary exams
By William Madouk The National Examination Council (NEC) has announced the date for the 2024 Primary Education and Certificate of Secondary Examinations. The examinations will kick off in November and December 2024 respectively. “I take this opportunity to inform candidates, parents and stakeholders that all processes of the 2024[Read More…]
Four people killed in renewed attack in Nasir County
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Nasir County, Upper Nile State said an attack by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), on Wednesday, has resulted in the deaths of four civilians, including a woman. At least 14 others, mostly women and children were injured. County Commissioner James Gatluak[Read More…]
Salary payment starts after 11 months delay
By William Madouk Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin has announced that civil servants will start receiving their overdue salaries. Mr. Dongrin stated that the payment for civil servants’ salaries began yesterday, Thursday. “While we are been having challenges and delays in the releasing of the salaries[Read More…]
South Sudan prepares for IMF, World Bank meetings
By William Madouk U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael J. Adler, and Central Bank governor, Dr. James Alic, on Tuesday evaluated ongoing financial reforms ahead of upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank meetings. This meeting followed a courtesy visit by the U.S. envoy to the headquarters[Read More…]
Bor prison receives medical supplies in seven months
By Deng Ghai Deng Bor Central Prison welcomed a much-needed consignment of medical supplies on Tuesday, the first delivery in seven months, addressing a critical shortage of essential medications for inmates. The prison health facility has been struggling to provide care for inmates vulnerable to diseases such as malaria,[Read More…]
Dutch Ambassador, Justice Minister discuss rule of law
By Deng Ghai Deng Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and South Sudan Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, on Wednesday to explored collaborative strategies for strengthening the rule of law in the country. The discussion with minster Ruben Madol Arop, five weeks after Ambassador Paul Tholen arrived[Read More…]
Jau County officials decry poor roads
By Yiep Joseph The Commissioner of Jau County in the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA), Weth Chol Kur, has called on both the national and local governments to enhance road connectivity in the area. This appeal was made during a reception for Ruweng Chief Administrator Tiob De Monyluak, who was[Read More…]
South Sudan inaugurates Computer Incident Response Team
By Bosco Bush National Communication Authority (NCA) on Wednesday, October 16, launched the South Sudan Computer Incident Response Team (SS-CIRT) meant to safeguard the country’s digital environment from cyber threats. CIRT will not only address current threats but will also play a proactive role in cyber security awareness across[Read More…]
U.S. urges gov’t’s urgent action to address food insecurity
By Philip Buda Ladu As the World Marks International Food Day, the United States Department of State has called on the transitional government of national unity (R-TGoNU) to take immediate action to combat food insecurity. In a statement issued on Wednesday to mark World Food Day observed annually on[Read More…]
Deforestation: A crisis fueled by economic hardships in South Sudan
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s alarming rate of deforestation is directly linked to the country’s economic hardships. Residents grapple with poverty, unemployment, and delayed government salaries, forcing many to turn to illegal timber logging and charcoal burning to survive. The lack of alternative livelihoods and government support has[Read More…]
Over 20,000 people die daily from conflict-related hunger globally-report
By William Madouk Between 7,000 and 21,000 people are possibly dying each day due to conflict-related hunger globally, this is according to a new Oxfam report published on World Food Day. The report dubbed ‘Food Wars’ conducted in 54 countries affected by conflict including South Sudan, and found that[Read More…]
South Sudan crushes out of AFCON 2025
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Uganda has qualified for the 2025 AFCON of nations in Morocco with two games to spare after beating South Sudan’s Bright Stars 2:1 in Juba Stadium on Tuesday evening. Uganda took the lead in 15 minutes of the first half through Denise Omedi, however 6[Read More…]
Ruweng Administrator declares Lake No as agricultural zone
By Yiep Joseph Ruweng Chief Administrator, Tiob De Monyluak, has designated Lake No County as an agricultural zone, urging every household to establish at least a farm. In an address to residents at the Ruweng Administrative Area headquarters in Panrieng, Chief Monyluak emphasized that combating hunger requires active participation[Read More…]
Visually impaired advocate for access to literacy, artistic work
By William Madouk Persons with Visual Impairment are advocating to the government to ratify the Marrakesh Treaty, which improves access to published works for the blind. According to the World Blind Union, ratification of the treaty is an effort to ensure enough reading material is accessible to blind and[Read More…]
Korean peacekeeping contingent turns to rice production in South Sudan
By William Madouk Korean military contingent (Hanbit unit) of United Nations Mission in South Sudan demonstrates capability to combat hunger by partaking in farming. At Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science in Bor, the Hanbit unit imparts farming techniques and operates farms to grow crops, to uplift South[Read More…]
Gov’t, partners train Ruweng lawmakers
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan government, in collaboration with various partners, is training Ruweng Administrative Area lawmakers. The three-day training, for over 20 members of the Ruweng Administrative Area Legislative Council, seeks to enhance their understanding of their roles and improve accountability within the executive branch. During the opening session[Read More…]
Gov’t formulating investment policy to boost economic growth
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan Ministry of Investment is advancing development of Investment Policy,” marking the first initiative of its kind since the country’s independence. This policy aims to establish a legal framework that has been absent, allowing the government to foster a conducive environment for investment and[Read More…]
Persons with Disabilities bear the brunt of water tankers’ strike
By Deng Ghai Deng Juba is in grip of a severe water crisis as water supply tanker owners strike in protest against the City Council’s drastic price reductions. The decision to slash prices from 5,000 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) to 2,500 SSP within the city and 3,500 SSP per[Read More…]