By Charles K Mark Minister of Foreign Affairs and International corporations, Dr. James Pitia Morgan, said government is ready to form electoral institutions. He disclosed this after a meeting between President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the Norwegian Special Envoy for South Sudan and Sudan, Jon Anton Johnson, at State[Read More…]
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Don’t be tribalistic-Nunu warns lawmakers
By Bida Elly David Speaker of transitional national legislative assembly has warned lawmakers against ethnic division in parliament while tackling matters of public concern. Jema Nunu Kumba made the urge after observing some lawmakers siding with their communities during parliamentary discussions, this week. “Mentioning tribes in our interaction tantamount[Read More…]
EU launches education, resilience project
By Charles K Mark European Union (EU) has launched a project to benefit more than 120,000 South Sudanese through the promotion of education and supporting resilience. Target of the project is to strengthen education, resilience, and social cohesion in areas where there are high numbers of displaced people or[Read More…]
Man kills in-law over dowry
By Yien Gattour Authorities in Mayom County, Unity State of South Sudan, have reported that a young man has been killed by his brother-in-law over refusal to pay dowry. The suspect, who had a history of claiming dowry, was not arrested but is still being looked after by[Read More…]
Bee farmers receive modern hives
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State government and United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (UNFAO) have handed over 500 modern honey production, processing, and logistic equipment to beekeepers in Wulu County. The equipment, donated by UNFAO will support 10 groups of beekeepers in increasing honey production and processing. Minister[Read More…]
Adil initiates MoU for investment deal
By Mamer Abraham Central Equatoria State Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has directed the relevant state ministries to formulate the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for an investment contract with Sangmu HK International Company Ltd. This came after the governor held a meeting with the company delegation led by Mr. Peny[Read More…]
Jonglei, GPAA claim inter-communal conflict, politicized
By Mamer Abraham Jonglei State governor and the Chief Administrator of Greater Pibor have complained of interference by some politicians in the recurring communal conflict between the two areas. Lokole Amee, the chief administrator of the Greater Pibor, told the August House that some politicians were lobbying for their[Read More…]
Aweil launches Measles, Polio vaccination drive
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Ministry of Health, backed by World Health Organization, has launched measles and polio vaccination campaign. The vaccination drive launched on Monday targeting over 36,000 children from 6 months to 59 months old, will last for seven days. Awerial County Medical Director, Dr. James Manyiel[Read More…]
Missing girl found dead
By Hou Akot Hou A young girl was found dead hanging in a tree in Rum-Aguer Abiem village, Northern Bahr El Gazal State, after going missing on Monday. The police director in Aweil East County, Mr. Pinydiing Makuac Kuol, said the disappearance of the 16-year-old girl identified as Nyirou[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…]
Abortion mastermind suspects granted bail
By Hou Akot Hou A businessman Thiep Thiep, who was detained by police authorities in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, over an abortion case, has been granted bail. He was held at Aweil prison in connection with the case of a girl who terminated an 8-month[Read More…]
Munuki Council restricts bars
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…]
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…]