Sowing refers to scattering of seeds upon the land for growth and production of crops, whereas reaping refers to harvesting of the crops. As far as this article is concerned, sowing refers to toiling for accomplishment and reaping refers to obtaining the fruits of labor. To my dismay, so many[Read More…]
OpEd
Nation Talks
For residents who are advocating for President Salva Kiir Mayardit to ease recurrent decrees so that they impact their development through service delivery to the people, it makes sense. While the time is given, let the leader be made to present regular accountability reports to their respective state and national[Read More…]
Better than Humans
Teak trees are seasonal. They know it is a dry season to get rid of useless leaves. There is never a dry season when a teak tree doesn’t shed its leaves. Though a teak tree will remain without leaves, it survives the dry spell. Shedding leaves is an acceptance of[Read More…]
Increment of telecom tariff kicked young people out of business
By Diing Atem Akoi Diing Telecommunication companies joined hands together to increase tariffs, claiming that telecommunication service prices would align with the official exchange rate by the Bank of South Sudan. Due to that reason, given by the companies, citizens reacted differently. Some of them pointed fingers at the[Read More…]
We should not overlook Uganda’s assertions regarding our liberation
By Chol Peter Majoh In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Museveni, a few months ago stated: “… when we were fighting for Ugandan freedom in Teso, Lango, Bundibugyo, Garamba, Mogadishu, Juba, and Bor, those ‘fake lovers’ of Uganda were nowhere to be[Read More…]
Nation Talks
As South Sudan’s oil production resumes following the temporary halt due to Sudan’s security challenges, there is a renewed urgency for transparency and accountability in the management of the country’s oil profits. The government’s recent delegation to Port Sudan to confirm the resumption of crude oil flow underscores the need[Read More…]
Youth are practicing a deformed democracy
Ater Kot Ater, an author of a poetry book entitled “Eager Thoughts”, once referred, in a Facebook post, to such type of democracy as a guided democracy where youth are told what to do and who to vote for. What kind of democracy is that? If youth are told to[Read More…]
South Sudan Should Empower Local Companies in the Upstream Petroleum Sector
By Jacob Majok Anthony As South Sudan continues to evolve in its post-conflict development journey, its vast natural resources offer a significant opportunity to accelerate sustainable development through economic activity and resource exploitation, which ultimately will contribute to stability and peace efforts. According to a 2022 World Bank report,[Read More…]
Why CES politicians should stop seeking positions of power at the expense of innocent communities
By Khamis J. Kwaje Lubang Communities in Central Equatoria State, including other regions on several occasions have often fallen victim or made to bear the consequences of individual politicians who resorted to using the communities negatively to climb up into positions of power to achieve their selfish gain. This[Read More…]
Editorial
Many countries blessed with nature’s riches like minerals and oil, have often degenerated into disaster due to improper management of the resources. Abject poverty, underdevelopment, persistent surge of mysterious diseases and sprouting warlords, meaningless conflicts aimed at pillaging national resources at misery of citizens are the order of the day[Read More…]
Nation Talks
This is a tough time for the citizens who need peace, as the election has been extended for an additional two years. Citizens should be protected from all kinds of atrocities. The constant fear of being targeted and killed is not a good reality. Those in the military who target[Read More…]
Editorial
As three girls were abducted from Jonglei State on Sunday, this only piles on a list of several other victims of the vice. Akobo County being one of the hotspots, every year that unfolds, wraps up with reports of child abduction. Lirya and Mangala in Central Equatoria State, Lowoi in[Read More…]
The Voice of South Sudanese Girls for Educare
By Nyariak kic South Sudan inhabits 64 tribes yet with a specific understanding of what it means to be a woman. Be silent, listen, and serve. Tracing back from our origins, our mothers were accustomed to keeping their opinions unuttered. By doing so, they were regarded epitome of perfection[Read More…]
High Revulsion and Grief Following Brutal Killings in Wonduruba and Kulipapa of Ganji Payam, Juba County
By Hon. Khamis Kwaje Lubang The tranquil communities of Wonduruba Administrative Payam and Kulipapa in Ganji Payam of Juba, Central Equatoria State, have been shaken to the core following the shocking and brutal killing of 19 innocent youth. The incidents, which have left families devastated and the community in[Read More…]
A decade later, South Sudan’s government remains a mystery
To be a government official in South Sudan comes with a lot of responsibilities, most of which you use to hurt the civil population. If the president employs people to investigate how the citizens talk bad behind his back, the whole country will be arrested. It is everyone; even drunkards[Read More…]
Dear Youth, I have a brief inquiry for all of us
By Chol Peter Majoh Where is the future that we have been told we are destined to lead? Unlike the future of an individual, as young people, we must understand what lies ahead for our nation. It is a misconception to think that no one is aware of the[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Water remains in the black market and is sold to those with direct contact, meaning, only to those who can afford to pay what the water tankers are asking while the poor are subjected to suffering. This is only happening in South Sudan since it’s claimed to be an open[Read More…]
Forgive her, though a pregnant candidate
Your daughter must have been influenced by her peers. Many young girls studying are forced to have boyfriends by their peers who already have their own. Having a boyfriend or girlfriend is what young people crave for. If your peers discover that you don’t have one, they give you names.[Read More…]
I am not who you think
By Ustaz Mark Bang “I am not what you think I am; you are what you think I am.” This means what you see in me is what resides in you. I am only a reflection of your perception. It’s not about saying someone is good or bad. Because[Read More…]
How many sponges do you need to soak up the president’s tears?
Every president begins and ends his day with regrets, of things they have never done yesterday and mistakes they have made today. Most presidents make and end people’s lives by choice and sometimes by accident, especially when they want to stay long in power. This does not mean that every[Read More…]