By Mamer Abraham The deputy chairperson for the investigation committee to probe the land row in Jonglei State has resigned over the orders of the SPLM chairman and Deputy Governor Akech Dengdit. Abraham Mamer Kur, the minister for housing, land, and public utilities in Jonglei State, said in a statement[Read More…]
News
Arthur’s book provokes court threats
By Mamer Abraham The family of former minister for finance Arthur Akuien Chol has vowed to challenge the former SPLM Secretary General-turned-opposition, Pagan Amum, in a court of law. This came days after Akuein launched his memoir titled “A LIFE FIGHTING FOR MY PEOPLE” in Juba, which compelled Pagan[Read More…]
Jonglei leaders differ on land row
By William Madouk Jonglei State governor and his deputy have disagreed over formation of an investigation committee to probe the ex-Bor mayor for unlawful land allotment to firms and individuals in the town. Mr. Denay Jock Chagor wanted a committee to probe the alleged land disputes, but his deputy,[Read More…]
Student teachers’ training kicks off
By Ijoo Bosco Modi A third training for student teachers in Eastern Equatoria State has kicked off in Torit Town. The State Minister of Education opened the training for Lafon and Imehejek student teachers on Friday. The training is being supported by the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA). Minister Lopeyok[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal to vaccinate 1.2 million cattle
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal state Ministry of Animal Resources plans to vaccinate over 1.2 million sheep and goats in the state. The Ministry’s Director General, Samuel Ajing Uguak, announced on Friday that livestock will be vaccinated against anthrax. Uguak stated numerous animal deaths, which are[Read More…]
Parliament summons Local gov’t Minister
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State lawmakers have summoned the Local Government Minister to address issues of insecurity, ambushes along the highway, and exorbitant tax increments. Recently, the state government reintroduced rural household tax collection, which requires community members to pay 5,000 SSP each. Teenagers and adults in Lakes State[Read More…]
Police chief pledges to uphold journalists’ rights
By Yien Gattour Mead Unity State Police Commissioner Maj. Gen Gordon Machar Yieh has pledged to uphold journalists’ rights to access information without hindrance. Gen. Machar was meeting journalists in Bentiu town over the weekend, after the arrest of a journalist, William Kuol Makuar, who works with a local[Read More…]
EES: Officials meet Chinese investors
By Ijoo Bosco Modi Eastern Equatoria State government met with Sangmu HK International Company, a Chinese-based company, to discuss investment opportunities in the state. The Chinese delegation, comprising over 10 members, discussed agriculture, mining, education, and financing as their top priorities, but the two sides are yet to sign a[Read More…]
Tragic fire claims two lives in Bor
By Mamer Abraham At least two people were burned to death in a Saturday morning fire at Marol Market in Bor town, Jonglei State of South Sudan. The state police commissioner, Elia Kosta, confirmed the incident, saying the fire started at 2:30 a.m. in Marol Market. According to the police[Read More…]
Gov’t signs UN conventions on transnational crimes
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan has signed three international UN treaties that aim at curbing transnational crimes, terrorism financing, and drug trafficking. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Amb. James Pitia Morgan signed the three conventions on behalf of the government during a ceremony held at[Read More…]
South Sudan Bureau saves citizens of ‘Toxic’ maize
By William Madouk East African Community (EAC) experts in their laboratory retests have confirmed the presence of high aflatoxin on the maize that South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) rejected. Many lives could have been at risk of getting exposed to cancer should the cancer-causing Ugandan maize enter the[Read More…]
Investor fatigue hits South Sudan’s oil production
By Charles K Mark South Sudan’s oil production has drastically reduced due to investor anxiety. Managing director of Nile Petroleum Corporation, (Nilepet) Engineer, Mr. Bernard Amour Makeny disclosed on Sunday, upon his return from China. The Managing Director attributed the decline in oil production, especially in Blocks 3 and 7,[Read More…]
Cardinal Ameyu to ordain four Seminarians
By Charles K Mark Four seminarians are set first ordination by Cardinal of Juba, His Eminence, Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla once he arrives. Auxiliary bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba announced on Thursday, that the ordination scheduled for November 11, this year. He said it will be the[Read More…]
Cabinet approves mining proposal
By Gladys Fred Kole Council of Ministers, in a meeting on Friday, adopted and passed a mining technical proposal document presented by the minister of mining. Deputy Minister of Information, Jacob Korok Maiju the Cabinet meeting was chaired by President Salva Kiir. According to Korok, the cabinet adopted and[Read More…]
No mistreatment of South Sudanese students in Rwanda-Ambassador
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan Ambassador to Uganda has dismissed allegations of mistreatment of South Sudanese students in Rwanda. Ambassador, Simon Juach Deng Juach is also a non-resident ambassador to Rwanda and Burundi. In an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Juach said he had not heard[Read More…]
A woman commits suicide
By Yang Ater Yang A 30-year-old lady has committed suicide by hanging, in Yali Payam, of Yirol East County, Lakes State. State Police spokesperson Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed that the woman, a mother of an undisclosed number of children, committed suicide on Thursday in her own house. Mabor said[Read More…]
South Sudan lobbies humanitarian support from Middle East
By Aweye Teddy Onam South Sudan is lobbying for humanitarian assistance in the Middle East. Council of Ministers, on Friday, directed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol to visit the United Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. According to Deputy Information Minister Jacob Maiju[Read More…]
Gov’t mulls attracting refugees for polls
Charles K Mark South Sudan government plans attractive policies for refugees to return and participate in elections. Deputy Information Minister Dr. Jacob Maiju Korok disclosed to the press, saying the government eager to hold elections by 2024 and preparations are ongoing. “As you know, repatriation of refugees is voluntary.[Read More…]
Foreign airline companies face expulsion
By Bida Elly David Council of Ministers on Friday resolved to expel seven foreign aircraft companies over registration forgery in South Sudan. According to Deputy Minister of Information, Jacob Maiju Korok, the cabinet has taken the decision to ensure the safety of South Sudan airspace. “There was forgery on[Read More…]
UAP defies Labour Ministry
By William Madouk Ten UAP national workers, who were terminated, are still in dilemma, as the company has persisted to ignore implementing Ministry of Labor resolutions. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, yesterday, one of the affected staff, speaking on condition of anonymity, expressed worries over UAP Company’s[Read More…]