By James Aniceto Batikayo In the few days before the end of last year 2024, precisely in December, the Party Secretariat of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) hurled crucial news through the media to the public. It was breaking news. Seemingly the ruling political party wishes to guard[Read More…]
OpEd
Why it hurts to be human
Life is just a show and we are all actors. There is completely no ultimate winner or there are depending on how they see it. For many people, the pain of being stuck in this human body without any success or something to hope for is one of our many[Read More…]
Nation Talks
The security situation in Nasir County, Upper Nile State and Western Equatoria State is marked by numerous rights violations, including killings, burning, and looting of property. These acts are not only inhumane but also reflect deep-rooted human-interest conflicts. In 2022, a 14-year-old girl was raped to death in Aweil. On[Read More…]
Why many people don’t succeed in life? (Part Three)
By Ustaz Mark Bang Some people will never be successful in life because they give up and quit way too soon. You have to know that a winner will never quit and a quitter will never win. And the reason people quit is that they don’t see any hope[Read More…]
Subtle yet profound!
By Nyariay Kic Are we really citizens? Do we even know our rights as citizens? If yes, do we exercise these rights then? We understand that our rights are civil, political, and economic. However, what are they? Are they merely the right to vote in elections, protest when necessary[Read More…]
Are you busy?
Mr. John is a man highly respected where he works. He does his work perfect. He is known of coming to work early and leaving work late. If he starts to do something, he must finish it whether it means working for extra more hours. His supervisor loves him very[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Political parties should refrain from threatening to boycott the upcoming elections due to claimed restrictions on political and civic space. It is neither right nor justifiable for parties to fear the elections scheduled for December 2026, which will mark the end of the transitional period established by the 2018 peace[Read More…]
Why many people don’t succeed in life? (Part Two)
By Ustaz Mark Bang Do you set the wrong goals and go after the wrong things? Only you can tell. If you chase the wrong things, you will find that it is difficult to come up with the motivation you need to work on the goal. For instance, most people[Read More…]
Like biblical Jesus, our leaders must choose humanity over violence and greed
I have over the years developed a different picture of Jesus. My love for him too is unaccounted for. The way you understand him is different from the picture I have about him. I don’t believe a lot in religion but I believe without doubt in the existence of God.[Read More…]
Nation Talks
By Kiden Stela Mandela Once again, we find ourselves facing unchanged conditions in the economic sector. Citizens continue to suffer day and night, which is simply unacceptable. This situation is traumatic and indicative of the Cold War era, as affording basic necessities like bread has become increasingly difficult for[Read More…]
Why many people don’t succeed in life? (Part One)
By Ustaz Mark Bang Let’s face it—success is hard. It is extremely difficult. And this is why most people are not successful. While in school and when we are young, we often hear our teachers and parents tell us that we need to work hard to be successful. And that[Read More…]
Succession matrix for transferring and sustaining family generational wealth
By Mark Oloya Nekemiah The origin of family businesses dates back to the medieval period e.g. guilds, artisan workshops, and agrarian societies. Last year, 2024, South Sudan hosted the 24th East Africa Community (EAC) business show for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) inclusive of two other business shows for[Read More…]
Unlocking Untapped Resources
By James Aniceto Batikayo Recent media highlights of the World Bank report on national resource sectors, particularly: Fishery, Forestry, Game and Tourism in South Sudan, have been very interesting and exciting. Many people wish that those reports could have covered a wider range of such resources that have remained untapped[Read More…]
World Radio Day 2025: Supporting Radio to Promote Climate Literacy in South Sudan
By Manas James Okony In a world where truth has always remained a victim in the battle for narratives, radio stands out as the most reliable and credible source of information in South Sudan. To us, this should be an asset worth cherishing, especially given the country’s alarmingly high[Read More…]
Nation Talks
The public needs funds to be allocated for payment in all government institutions. Civil servants working in the institutions are facing serious challenges that require urgent solutions. Otherwise, the Ministry of Finance risks becoming merely a title in the country, perceived as serving its own interests rather than those of[Read More…]
The success of a teacher in classroom
Planning is key. Competency minus planning is a failure. A classroom teacher must plan well for his/her class. Such planning includes listing all the topics to be covered in each term. Listing the topics will help him/her to prepare the scheme of work. Planning his/her topics will help him/her finish[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Dear Mr. President, I am heartened to write to your office. As the head of state and father of the nation, it excites me to express my thoughts through this letter—not because I oppose your leadership, but because there are important issues I wish to bring to your attention.[Read More…]
Some people are more South Sudanese than others in this country
By the time I became fit to join the liberation struggle, it was already 2005. I was initiated into adulthood a year before and while preparing for the bush, the CPA was signed. It was biologically impossible for me to join the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) before reaching adulthood.[Read More…]
Knowing what we want in life
By Ustaz Mark Bang Oftentimes, we are unaware of what we want. Many of us go through life without having a clear end goal. Or we know what we desire but fail to see the appropriate path to take. But when we finally know what we long for, the next[Read More…]
How to resolve cattle camp ownership disputes in Lakes State
By John Mangar Reechdit Ongoing crisis over cattle camp ownership in Lakes State, between Amothnhom and Panyuon, also between Pantiir and Panawol, highlights a pressing issue. These disputes threaten to exacerbate insecurity in the state. If left unaddressed, they could revert Lakes State to the previous cycle of violence. Dear[Read More…]