For a nation to grow and citizens to prosper in health and wealth, rumours; the toxic invisible substances that can inflict ailment and cause death, must curtail. We are not in public health class but about pollution of bickering, gnawing social fabrics and stripping individuals bare of dignity and placing[Read More…]

Hon. Natalina Amjima Malek’s concern over pension funds is a crucial matter that the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) and state Assemblies must address without fail. From the birth of this country, despite several attempts to rectify the issue of pension funds, no conclusive achievement has been reached, yet most[Read More…]

Since South Sudan gained independence about 13 years ago, over 100 people have perished in plane crashes, and the trend continues. Nobody dies without an evil hand, even when the ailment is known, another hand takes a blame; the lives lost in these common plane crushes are not exceptional. The[Read More…]

There is a saying that “when a toad jumps out of a hole at mid-day, its abode has been invaded”. When weapons meant to safeguard citizens, are turned against them, an evil has invaded the hearts. On Saturday at Seventh Day roundabout in Juba City, unknown gunmen shot randomly killing[Read More…]

It would be proficient for those aggrieved in a nation to seek amity to resolve any discontent than through abduction of citizens and subject them to misery. As the rest of South Sudan grapples with economic turmoil, citizens trying to come to terms with high cost of living, those in[Read More…]

Food safety is akin to national security, hence must be jealously guided with utmost stringent measures, as lives of citizens depend upon. Hon. Mayen Deng Alier is right to urge the National Bureau of Standards to tighten its grip on goods’ safety. As chairperson of specialized committee on Trade and[Read More…]

An African leader once said “Better poverty in liberty than wealth in bondage” and this philosophy, too should sink deep in the mind of every citizen, despite challenges. South Sudan took over 20 bloody years to gain independence and total freedom of the citizens is yet to be achieved but[Read More…]

Journalists must be free to report without intimidation. On Wednesday, journalists covering the parliamentary proceedings on the National Security Bill walked out after security agents reportedly barred them from recording and taking photographs. They faced unacceptable intimidation and obstruction from security agents while trying to carry out their duties. The[Read More…]

It’s a shocker that the Ministry of Finance and Planning halts all government spendings including payment of salaries, due to lack of budget as the previous Fiscal year comes to an end. What happened to the finances of 2023/2024 Fiscal year budget where about 7-8 months’ salaries have remained unpaid,[Read More…]

Several political parties are bound to follow United Democratic Salvation Front (UDSF) party in seconding Salva Kiir Mayardit’s sole candidature, not only as Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party flagbearer, but the country’s presidency. However, whether one candidate, without any competitor, the country must conduct elections to justify and transcend[Read More…]

Unveiling of school land sale by Central Equatoria state government depicts the epitome decay of trust on our leaders, hence culprits shouldn’t go Scot free. Thank, Hon. Awut Deng Acuil, the national Minister of General Education and Instruction as well as His Excellency, Augustino Jadallah, Central Equatoria state governor. You[Read More…]

The Church is an assembly of worshipers and in this regard, a congregation of followers of Jest Christ, the Christians; by the shepherded, are to be independent. By donation of SSP 10 million for completion of a Church Project in Luri Payam, His Eminence Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla demonstrates[Read More…]

The Norwegian government has always been with the people of South Sudan and their aspiration for freedom, peace and dignified life. Reaffirming her commitment to fostering lasting peace in the country, we must appreciate Norway’s unfading determination to help South Sudan achieve her long-term goals,  By acknowledging contribution of the[Read More…]

Time is money, and therefore restricting traders’ operational hours jeopardizes their opportunities of making sales. Northern Bahr El Ghazal state should not consider the action of the traders as disregarding orders from authorities but diversification of the economy. The business community doesn’t make a large population that would cause an[Read More…]

Hearing of South Sudan being admitted as a full member of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) is not a big deal, but what counts most is how this trickles into the basket of the common citizens of the nation. Talking about Lake Victoria, one’s mind jams with the image[Read More…]

Prevailing economic predicament is exacerbated by speculators due to shutdown of the oil pipeline, fixing the situation would redeem the country from treachery. Speculators akin to monetary flow, have capitalized on the oil pipeline shut to further strangle economy, knowing that is the major source of hard currency inflow of[Read More…]