By Gladys Fred Kole/ Teddy Aweye Munuki block council has imposed new regulations on bars and clubs, limiting their operation from 6 to 10 pm CAT and require approval letters to continue beyond the stated hours. Director of Munuki Block Council, Timon Wani M. Dere says that bar owners[Read More…]
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Lawmaker denounces unfair scholarships
By Bida Elly David A member of Transitional National Legislative Assembly has made astounding allegations that scholarship programs in the country are predominantly benefiting children from wealthy backgrounds, demanding accountability. Hon. Victoria Adhar Arop, an 80-year-old lawmaker representing Twic County of Warrap state claimed that scholarships were being awarded to[Read More…]
Bak summoned over gold revenue
By Bida Elly David Lawmakers at the National Assembly have suggested summoning the minister of finance and fiscal planning over mining sector revenue. An MP had raised a concern at the Assembly, over gold mining in the country, during a debate on the National Revenue Authority Act, which is[Read More…]
Pochalla unrest: Anyuak King demands investigation
By Manas James King of Anyuak people, Akwai Nyiguo Akwai, has voiced frustration over the government’s lack of intervention to address the root causes of the ongoing conflict in Pochalla County. Clashes between SSPDF soldiers and armed Anyuak civilians, which began on 18 September, have resulted in numerous casualties[Read More…]
Girl succumbs to snake bite
By Hou Akot Hou A 17-year-old girl died of a snake bite in Aweil West, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, over the weekend. Aduang Dut was crossing a pond when the snake bit her on the leg. The deceased relative, Mr. Adhar Yel, said on Monday that the young[Read More…]
Ministry upgrades health facility
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of Health has upgraded a Primary Health Care Unit (PHCU) in Malek-alel, the headquarters of Aweil South County, to a primary healthcare center. Dr. Aleu Pioth, the Director General of the State Health Ministry, disclosed that the Malek-Alel PHCU[Read More…]
Nine innovators compete for $10k MTN MoMo technology
By William Madouk At least nine web developers and entrepreneurs are in a tight race to pocket $10,000 in MTN South Sudan’s first-ever Mobile Money (MoMo) Access Programming Interface (API) hackathon. This hackathon, organized by MTN Group Fintech, allows third parties to come up with innovative ideas to accelerate[Read More…]
MPs grill Jonglei governor over duty negligence
Bida Elly David Jonglei state governor, Denay Chagor is facing severe criticism from lawmakers who accuse him and his leaders of duty negligence. This comes amid ongoing insecurity issues like killings, child abduction, and cattle raids in the state while the governor is said to be always absent from[Read More…]
Don’t sell Kajo-Keji land-Bishop Santo
By Gladys Fred Kole Auxiliary Bishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, Santo Loku Pio Doggale, has urged the sons and daughters of Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, not to sell their land for money and positions. Bishop Santo was speaking during ordination of a priest and two deacons in[Read More…]
Demo-Vice President detests child marriage
By Charles K Mark A fifteen-year-old schoolgirl, Lona Juma George, who temporarily took over as the Vice President for Gender Cluster, vowed to battle early and forced child marriage. The young and visionary girl is a student at Queens and Kings Boys and Girls Secondary School. She promised to[Read More…]
Over 80 killed in greater Jonglei
By Mamer Abraham At least 80 people have been killed since January 2023, in series of intercommunal violence and cattle raids between Jonglei and Pibor Administrative Area. National Minister of Interior, Angelina Teny disclosed Parliament, on Tuesday. Angelina told MPs that out of 56 children abducted in Jonglei State,[Read More…]
Digital gap hinders revenue collection-Mande
By William Madouk Commissioner General for the National Revenue Authority, Africano Mande lamented that revenue setbacks and shortfalls are due to the absence of a digital tax collection system in the country. Mr. Mande appeared before lawmakers yesterday to answer questions on the authority’s step toward the adoption of[Read More…]
Kiir’s endorsement extends to Renk
By Mamer Abraham Deputy governor of Upper Nile State who doubles as the SPLM State Chairperson, Ayong Awer Lual held an enlightenment rally in Renk County Upper Nile State for the endorsement of President Salva Kiir Mayardit. The rally to endorse Kiir as the SPLM flagbearer for the 2024[Read More…]
France seeks insight to Sudan conflict
By Mamer Abraham French legislators on Monday met President Salva Kiir Mayardit in a bid to seek an understanding of the context of the conflict in Sudan. Chairperson of French Parliamentary caucus on South Sudan, Christophe Marion, led the delegation to Juba. Marion shed a beam of trust that[Read More…]
Uganda Minister calls for peaceful coexistence
By Gladys Fred Kole Ugandan State Minister of Primary Education Dr. Joyce Moriku Kadachu has urged the peaceful co-existence of Ugandans and South Sudanese to embrace harmony. Speaking during an event to mark the 61st Independence Anniversary of Uganda, Moriku expressed gratitude to the people of West Nile for[Read More…]
Over 3,000 refugees arrive in Ruweng
By Yien Gattour Over 3,000 Sudanese refugees, mostly women and children, have recently arrived in South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area. Chairperson of the Sudanese community in Pariang, Idris Muhammad Idris told No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper recently. He said the refugees have been received by Ruweng Administrative government and were[Read More…]
South Sudan Secures $215 Million for Climate Change Management
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan has secured a $215 million Regional Climate Resilient Programme (RCRP) project, which is funded by the World Bank. The funding will improve the management of the negative impacts of climate impacts in the country. Other countries targeted in the same kind of funding include[Read More…]
Quadruplets receive SSP 300,000 donation
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Governor Tong Aken Ngor visited Aweil Civil Hospital and provided SSP 300,000 in assistance to the parents of quadruplets born last week. The amount donated by the state governor is in response to an appeal from the peasant parents, to[Read More…]
National Revenue Authority needs autonomy-MPs
By Bida Elly David Lawmakers at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) have decried interference in the National Revenue Authority (NRA) by the Finance Ministry. During deliberation on the National Revenue Authority (NRA) Act 2016 (Amendment Bill) 2023, lawmakers noted interferences in revenue collection. Key discrepancy in the revenue-collecting[Read More…]
It’s time for women to take charge- Mayor Flora
By Aweye Teddy Onam First female mayor of Juba City Council (JCC), H.W. Flora Gabriel Modi, officially assumed office yesterday with a promise to do her best. H.W. Flora said that it is a privilege for women to take over the challenge. “I’m so impressed, and there are lots[Read More…]