By Yang Ater Yang An armed man who fled after suspecting him of killing a police officer in Cueibet County, Lakes State, has been arrested, authorities said. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac said Criimnal Investigation Department (CID) personnel arrest of the suspect in Machar-kitab. The police[Read More…]
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South Sudan, EU collaborate on knowledge exchange
By Charles K Mark South Sudan’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology in collaboration with European Union (EU) has introduced knowledge exchange and sharing, promotion program. The program, called Erasmus+, is part of the EU’s efforts to support education, training, youth, and sport in Europe. During an Erasmus+[Read More…]
Lobong directs leaders to avail farm land
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria state has issued a directive to the authorities in Torit County to provide land for citizens to cultivate and combat the looming hunger. Governor Louis Lobong Lojore appealed to indigenous of Torit County in neighbouring villages to allocate land for metropolitan communities to grow[Read More…]
MTN South Sudan, introduces new boss
By Gladys Fred Kole Telecommunication Company, MTN South Sudan has introduced a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Monzer Ali, the new CEO was officially introduced on Tuesday, but will assume office effective 1st April, this year. The new CEO replaces Gordian Kyomukama who has been leading the company for[Read More…]
Sudd Wetlands management plan unvailed
By Gladys Fred Kole Government of South Sudan and the Nile Basin Initiative have launched Sudd Wetlands management plan. The wetlands, the largest in the Nile basin, present a resource of great importance for the sustainable development of the basin. Sudd is the largest wetland in Africa, in comparison[Read More…]
How Trade Ministry, Bureau of Standards balance decision-making
By William Madouk A newly formed South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) council is expected to take oath within the next week. However, the council, chaired by Dr. Kuorwel Kuai Kuorwel, will be responsible for oversight, decision-making, and policy drafting within the bureau. Previously, decisions regarding the Bureau[Read More…]
Yei welcomes new Police Inspector
By James innocent Yei River County welcomed Brigadier General, Hussein Said Jano, as the new chief inspector of police. Gen. Hussein, formerly at Jebel Police Station in Juba, replaces Major John Faisal, who has been acting. Speaking during his reception, Gen. Hussein said he was committed to working closely[Read More…]
Morobo starts issuing Nationality IDs
By Gladys Fred Kole Morobo County has launched issuance of nationality identity cards to citizens. According to the county commissioner, Joseph Mawa, the program targeted 530 individuals but with plans to extend registration process. The registration process, which includes obtaining birth certificates and identification documents, began on Wednesday 13th[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal launches land preparations ahead of planting season
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr el Ghazal state of South Sudan has commenced land preparations ahead of the upcoming planting season. A delegation of national deputy minister of agriculture, Lilly Albino Akol, reached Aweil Town, on Tuesday, to launch the program. Accompanied by United Nations Food and Agriculture[Read More…]
Man loses ear, eight cattle to assailants
By Yang Ater A man lost his ear and 8 herds of cattle to raiders in a cruel attack in Cueibet County, Lakes State. According to Lakes State Police spokesperson Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the attackers chopped off the man’s ear before parting with his eight animals. The incident[Read More…]
Juba City council closes15 fuel stations
By Kidega Livingstone Fifteen fuel stations in Juba have been closed down by Central Equatoria State government, following an order from governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony. The state government had set up committees to conduct assessments to identify petrol stations that pose a threat to human life following case fuel[Read More…]
Gondokoro incident needs Justice-CTSAMVM demands
By Bida Elly David Peace monitors urge south Sudan government to investigate the army for inhumane treatment of civilians in Gondokoro Island. Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) reiterated the call in meeting on Tuesday, In December, last Year, residents of Gondokoro Island accused government[Read More…]
Aweil residents demand compensation for aggregate extraction
By Hou Akot Hou Youth in Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Gazal state, are demanding implementation of an agreement reached with local company, Wunkoc Engineering Company, to pay for extraction. The company was subcontracted by Africa Resources Cooperation Company for various projects, including construction of Akon Airport and[Read More…]
Lobong directs communities to embark on farming
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria state governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called on citizens to engage in large-scale farming as a means to combat economic hardships caused by persistent inflation. The directive was announced during the International Women’s Day celebration at Torit Freedom Square. State governor Louis Lobong Lojore[Read More…]
Gov’t lays strategies to woo investors
By Charles K Mark South Sudan government is working to identify and map out opportunities to make the country an attractive destination for both foreign and domestic investors. Senior government officials while speaking in a validation workshop on a one-stop shop for investment opportunities, put strong emphasis on addressing[Read More…]
NBS’ new chief takes office
By William Madouk A serene evening of March 10, 2024, witnessed another change of guard at the helm of South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) as President, Salva Kiir Mayardit waved his mini axe. This time, Dr. Kuorwel Kuai Kuorwel, who combined chairperson of SSNBS Council and executive[Read More…]
Man kills 38 years old brother
By Yien Gattour Mead A man killed his 38-year-old brother on Thursday, last week in Koch County of Unity State, according to local government official. Details surrounding the killing are still unclear as the suspect has not yet been apprehended. Koch County police director, James Tut Wal identified the[Read More…]
South Sudan, Uganda to curb border fraud
By Bida Elly David South Sudan and Uganda Revenue Authorities have agreed to deal with border trade frauds. The Commissioner General of South Sudan Revenue Authority, Africano Mande in a meeting with his Ugandan counterpart John R. Musinguzi, vowed to curb corruption along the border. The two shared progress[Read More…]
South Sudan receives Hydromet stations
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan has received seven Hydrometeorological stations from Nile Basin Initiative as part of a regional Hydrological Monitoring System. Hydromat systems are used to measure hydrological parameters such as precipitation, runoff, flow, water levels and speed. Executive director of Nile Basin Initiative, Dr. Florence Grace[Read More…]
Peace Monitors close 3 state branches
By Bida Elly David South Sudan Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has closed three branches, in states. The body’s Chairperson, Hailu Gonfa Edossa disclosed closure of the branch offices in a meeting on Tuesday, attributing it to lack of funding. He said the Monitoring[Read More…]