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…]
OpEd
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…]
Nation Talks
As elections draw near, citizens are yearning for peace. They must be protected from all forms of atrocities, and instilling fear among the populace without tangible action makes little sense. Let’s start by addressing those who defect from the government to join the opposition; forming rebel groups is not a[Read More…]
We are our own problem (3)
When your community member is appointed to hold a constitutional position, he is no longer your own. He is a nationalist serving the nation as a whole. We are always wrong to own constitutional postholders. As we own them, they work in favour of us. As they work in favour[Read More…]
Ways to conquer fear in your life
By Ustaz Mark Bang When you try to ignore your fear, it grows. When you face it, it shrinks. At the beginning of each New Year, many people consider making resolutions to change for the better. Of those who succeed in making resolutions, many fail. But many fail before they[Read More…]
Nation Talks
The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has initiated an assessment of teachers nationwide to enhance their performance. However, maintaining a well-qualified teaching workforce remains challenging due to the government’s inconsistent payment of civil servants over the years. Since gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan’s education system has undergone various[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Ebola is a life-threatening disease that can lead to death within moments, as it causes severe haemorrhaging throughout the body. In light of recent alerts from the National Ministry of Health regarding Ebola cases in neighboring Uganda, South Sudanese must take immediate precautions. Urgent measures must be implemented, including ensuring[Read More…]
Happiness doesn’t make you ignore social problems
By Ustaz Mark Bang There’s a stereotype about people seeking happiness—that all they care about is themselves. They look at the world through rose-colored glasses, and so they refuse to see suffering. If we want to motivate people to care about righting social wrongs, the thinking goes, then we must[Read More…]
Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) should be abolished in South Sudan
By Malek Arol Dhieu It is high time Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) should be abolished countrywide. Since its inception, ALP does not produce competent products. It produces scholars who remain semi-literate for the rest of their lives. They have low level of self-expression, reading, writing and office work, making[Read More…]
My life, my pride, and my everything
By Ustaz Mark Bang Life is full of reminders of what we lack. There is always someone who is more successful, more talented, more attractive, or more advanced in meeting milestones than we are. We encounter these people every day—in fact, they are often our friends, family members, and colleagues.[Read More…]