By Malek Arol Dhieu It’s difficult to measure education in South Sudan because “some” graduates appear educated when far and uneducated when they prove their graduateship. I don’t know what kind of version in education makes graduates strong in paper work and weak in verbal work. It’s undeniable that the[Read More…]
Commentary
Well done Central Equatoria State parliament
By Maring Lu-Jokudu Na-Minteng I would like to sincerely congratulate the parliament of Central Equatoria State for putting the executive this time on their toes. The MPs have redeemed the ailing image of the Central Equatoria State Parliament from being manipulated by the Executive and powerful individuals. The legislature is[Read More…]
Learning to fight your own battles
By Ngor Khot Garang The world is a very wicked place. Here exists many problems with little or no solutions at all. It could be some struggles after something and it is not working. You hope that one day something good will happen. Maybe after graduation the situation will never[Read More…]
What immunity does V8 drivers have?
By Malek Arol DhieuWhen you see V8 drivers driving, it is as if they are driving in a trafficless world! So reckless and juncaceous as if they are licensed to drive so!When you see a V8 car stopping at a jamming point, it is either the driver just dreamt last[Read More…]
There are days when you feel like giving up
By Ngor Khot Garang In my daily hustle and bustle for a daily bread, there comes a time when I feel ashamed of myself. I try this and it brings me down to my knees leaving me asking for forgiveness even when I innocently don’t know what wrong I have[Read More…]
Can peace be maintained by the same formula it was calculated?
By Malek Arol DhieuA forced peace is wilder than a spontaneous peace, in that it needs a million appeasements to get maintained. It took Governor Rin Tueny Mabor a hectic month chasing peace in and across the eight counties of Lakes State until he finally caught it.Having peace at hand,[Read More…]
long serving civil servant and Anya-nya one veteran
By Taban Gabriel Dark shadow has eclipse upon the people of Yei and Kakwa community in particular as they struggle to come into terms with the unanticipated demise of a long serving civil servant and Anya-nya one veteran Michael Modi Apollo. Modi 84, commonly referred by intellectuals and community members[Read More…]
Don’t wait to be rich to give
As a result of the crippling economy and ever increasing financial constraints, the culture of giving which a few years ago was greatly valued seemed to be in the wane and this is not only affecting people who earn their living through begging but the entire nation as everyone is[Read More…]
Life is hacked just like an account
By Malek Arol Dhieu There are those things you always want to remain between you and yourself, and if God knows everything like the Bible says, then your second party may be Him. Privacy or secrecy is as important in life as it hides things unpleasant to others to one[Read More…]
Under which Article does Gen. Salva Mathok burned Seventh Day Adventist church?
By Santino Koor Mayen Aru I would like to inform the public that we members of Seventh-day Adventist Church have come to witnessed that we are taken out of context by different churches and community leaders who does not understand the doctrine of Seventh-day Adventist, what happened in Aker-Abuok residential[Read More…]
Nothing lasts
By Ngor Khot Garang Have you ever come across an adage that “Every human being has his or her day?” If you haven’t yet, it is still fine but it is true that there will come a time in your life when God will intervene and turn your life around[Read More…]
Never vote unwisely, promised the dying man
By Malek Arol DhieuThere is a saying goes “when they are talked about, people are killed and when they are left, they destroy people”. To me, they should be talked about so that when people are killed, they are killed for nothing, but the truth.On hearing his constituency representatives campaigning[Read More…]
The backbone of the country needs medical check-up
By Malek Arol DhieuI often get confused which is which when both youths and agriculture are called the backbone of any country on earth. I don’t want to question which one is the real backbone of the country as both of them are sick so critically that their sickness needs[Read More…]
A letter to future generations [Part 3]
By Ngor Khot Garang It is now another week and it is a blessing having another day to write to you. I enjoy this time because it is a silent moment where I empty myself to children who are not so lucky enough. But you know what; I didn’t know[Read More…]
Take it from me that morality is located in consequences
By Malek Arol Dhieu For every 100 people in an area, 90 of them are talented, and within the talented 90, less than 10 people can have their talents seen, heard and felt by the outsiders while 80 of them will have their talents locked up by fears, criticisms, natures[Read More…]
Is the Sudd region pre-sold as well?
By Malek Arol Dhieu Even prophets can’t foretell the future of South Sudan completely because the future is divided, dipped into pockets and run away with by those who are obliged to prepare it. So, if one predictor says the future is doom, maybe God may intervene to undoom it[Read More…]
The vaccine & cure of corruption are education and law respectively
By Malek Arol DhieuIt is true that corruption is found in every society, but more in societies where corrupt individuals are celebrated, praised and followed for their ill-gotten wealth, instead of being spotted, harassed and reported to the concerned authorities for judgement.When one is adequately educated, one knows the consequences[Read More…]
8 ways to be a great Dad
By Elizabeth Anyieth Mayen They say any man can father a child, but it takes a real man to be a dad. While it is a blessing to be a dad, there are many men who take this noble responsibility for granted, being a great dad is all about finding[Read More…]
Africa sucked dry
By Ngor Khot Garang In the past fifty years, more than $1 trillion in development-related aid has been transferred from rich countries to Africa. In reversal, more than $1 trillion has also left Africa. This foreign aid came with many problems. The question a young man would ask is, has[Read More…]
The Contributions of Dr. Francis Mading Deng to South Sudan and Abyei
PART THREE: THE ROAD TO ADDIS ABABA Contribution to the peace process and the issue of Abyei Francis Mading Deng Many more developments were to take place before I joined the government. After all, the war was still raging in the South, and I was decided not to join the[Read More…]
