Teachers in South Sudan endure significant hardships due to delayed and insufficient salary payments, which has detrimental effects on the country’s education system. Ensuring timely and adequate compensation for teachers is crucial for the future of education in South Sudan. Teachers must receive their salaries as stipulated by the law,[Read More…]
Columnists
By Noah Issa Philip (Guest Writer) Dear Vice President for Economic Cluster Dr. Igga, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding the decision to invest in water tankers instead of installing water pipes in Juba, the capital city. Water[Read More…]
The economic cluster last week approved a $9 million proposal to acquire 100 water tankers. The intention behind this decision was to provide citizens with access to water at competitive prices in the market. While this initiative may seem commendable at first glance, it has sparked mixed reactions among the[Read More…]
Pray without ceasing
By Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok Pray without ceasing. In everything, give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1thessalonians 5:17-18. In this kingdom where Jesus Christ redeemed us to enjoy life in its abundance, it is a place of of victory, triumph, peace[Read More…]
The arrest of 25 suspected gangsters around Gumbo bridge in Juba city is a good new to residents of Sherikat, who had disturbing incidences in the hands of this notorious group. These cases have been there almost every day, though people talked about it, there were not actions taken to[Read More…]
A good soldier for Jesus Christ
Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok Thou therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier. And if any man also strives for masteries, he is not[Read More…]
Jesus’ first public ministry
By Abraham Anyon Ngoor Gorjok For the first time, Jesus began to preach and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. We have to understand the mind of Christ regarding how he dealt with the preaching of the gospel, which is the good news. There[Read More…]
We need more women in politics
Kiden Stela Mandela Women’s participation in politics is essential for the development of democratic societies. When women are considered in political leadership, they bring varied standpoints and experiences to the table, resulting in more knowledgeable decision-making. Women’s political partaking also leads to policies that are supplementary and inclusive and[Read More…]
End inter-communal violence
By Kiden Stela Mandela Intercommunal conflicts are threatening the security of citizens more than civil war in the country, the government must take decisive action to bring the practice to an end. The genesis of these cyclic conflicts can’t be traced as sporadic revenge attacks continue, mostly among[Read More…]
Disband Gumbo, Lologo gang camps
By Kiden Stela Mandela The government must institute an action plan to dislodge Gumbo and Lologo gang-infested areas which continue to lead to merciless attacks on citizens in Juba. Moreover, perpetrators of crimes in these areas are young people and youth between 14-30 years, who could lead meaningful lives[Read More…]
By Kiden Stela Mandela It was reported on No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper (in issue No 990, Vo.4 of Oct 2, 2023) that police in Nyamlel of Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal states are detaining a 22-year-old girl for dumping her own child into a pit latrine. This[Read More…]
By Kiden Stela Mandela The Transitional Constitution of South Sudan 2011 has vested executive powers to the president as head of state, and the government to appoint and fire or sack top officials within the executive branch. President Salva Kiir has exercised this power to appoint and remove national[Read More…]
The army that protects the nation should behave in such a manner that the citizens of this country are able to respect them also. It is sad news that on the 23rd of this month, the Mobile Soldiers of the South Sudan People’s Defense Force killed three civilians and wounded[Read More…]
The inflation in the country does not require a delay in paying civil servants’ salaries. Now it has taken almost three months since the finance minister promised to increase the civil servants’ salaries and pay them on time. The ministry shouldn’t take advantage of innocent people in this country when[Read More…]
On Friday national staff working for UAP Insurance Company staged a protest after they were locked from accessing their work for demanding higher wages. The staff, who are part of East Africa, are seeking fair treatment from international insurance companies. They demanded that they should be paid the same amount[Read More…]
Leaders should be exemplary; be compassionate, meditate, listen to yourself, exercise self-awareness and practice confidence rather than making utterances. Leaders should be empathetic, understanding and caring: but being so doesn’t mean others taken advantage of. Also, leaders should be role models to other people to emulate. Taking us back to[Read More…]
Every citizen has the right to clean the environment and sanitation in South Sudan. Today, the way cities are charging poor citizens garbage fees is more than ever despite the economic situation where everything is hard in the country. Not only that but closing their businesses until they pay the amount of money required, yet you can’t see any vehicles collecting garbage[Read More…]
Don’t praise water, but drink wine
If you want to laugh, listen to leaders during campaigns, but if you want to laugh more, try your best to attend a press conference in which a leader addresses the nation on issues of corruption and tribalism. You will laugh to death, I tell you. He talks as[Read More…]
Nation Talk
By Agoku Christine Taban Suicide cases among young people are rampantly increasing, based on news reports. This has been caused by different factors, which include limited possibilities for income generation, idleness, substance abuse, criminality, armed conflict, and gender-based violence. Many organizations that are supporting mental health and psychological awareness are[Read More…]
Change does not erupt like volcano, it is called for
Among the words or statements extremely abused, change comes the second after ‘be job creators’. How can one create a job in this “hyper-taxative” era of Juba City Council? Anyway, that is not my subject now. Let’s get to the subject at hand. Many people talk about change, but they[Read More…]