When a common man’s house is located in a commercial place, it is liable to grabbing by an elite. A common man owning a double plot of land is not safe either. Every day, an elite wishes he were the owner of such a large piece of land. Guess what[Read More…]
OpEd
Truth, I discovered about ourselves as youth, not the gov’t
By Ustaz Mark Bang We have to check in on ourselves properly before talking bitterly at the government, yes! One may utter anything, but not to the extent that she or he never points out his or her weaknesses. I sometimes view it myself and look at the situation[Read More…]
What destroys education buries the nation
By Ustaz Mark bang As the system of education needs clearances, scrutiny, recoveries, and immediate change so that our young generation becomes one of the best-fit manpower for future roles, since South Sudan has become an independent state, there has never been a system for setting up well-standardized curricula[Read More…]
Who is not who he is?
Whether born to a royal family or a peasant family, everyone is equal. Whether raised in a rural setting or an urban one, everyone is equal. Whether weaned in a cattle camp or at home, everyone is equal. Whether your mother was married with 100 cows or with one cow,[Read More…]
DO YOU MEAN YOUR “YES”?
Yes, means an acceptance. You promise that you won’t fail to do what you have accepted. You say that you have understood it and you will commit to it. The big question is “DO YOU MEAN YOUR “YES”? Before the ordained minister in the church they are asked, “Will you[Read More…]
Save the dying economy, give people hope. A call for ‘YES’ to elections and ‘NO’ to extension of the interim period
By Diing Atem Akoi Diing To begin, I would like to tell you, and I know you already know that, besides the dying economy, people have begun to lose hope. If you know someone with an eagle’s eye who is able to decent the future and would say no[Read More…]
If not now, then when?
I intend to talk to different groups of people in this article. At first, I want to talk to young people who are being underrepresented and sometimes misrepresented, but who go missing from the table where the present and future decisions are being made. When youth are invited to attend,[Read More…]
We are not allergic to gold money, say the civil servants
If something is wrong with the oil money, how about the gold money? We can be paid with the gold money. We are not allergic to gold money. We are not allergic to uranium money either. We are not allergic to nickel money as well. And by the way, why[Read More…]
The Plight of South Sudan
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot In South Sudan, it is either you are going through a lot, or you are about to enter a lot, or a lot is going through you. A lot is going on with a lot of us. A nation struggling with suffering and a[Read More…]
Dear God Almighty, help South Sudan, Baba!
By Theem Isaac Machar Dear Father in Heaven, the only living God, God of no discrimination, God of the poor, the weak, the rich, powerful people, and God of the nations, in case I may appear holy before you, please I pray for the great nation on the brink[Read More…]
Invest in Women, Invest in South Sudan’s Future: A Banker’s Perspective
By Lorna Mwangi As we commemorate International Women’s Month, it’s an opportune time to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary women of South Sudan, particularly those who are driving our economic progress as entrepreneurs. Globally, women entrepreneurs face formidable challenges, contributing only 37% of the global GDP despite comprising[Read More…]
Unity state is suffering
By Gatkuoth Nangdor Riak Karay Unity State in South Sudan is facing a critical situation where it seems to be losing out while others are gaining. The question arises – did our parliamentary representatives sell out our chance for progress, or do we as citizens not have the right to[Read More…]
In South Sudan, no amount of shouting can stop corruption
The World Health Organization should produce a vaccine against corruption and the International Criminal Court should endorse it. Corruption is ruining lives more than diseases. It is itself a pandemic. All other pandemics are attended to, but corruption is the only pandemic which is not attended to. Wars are fought[Read More…]
Your Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit, I am writing to you today on behalf of the suffering citizens of South Sudan. As the head of state, you are beloved by the people, and they have placed their trust in you. However, the current situation in our country is dire, and[Read More…]
What does Bassirou’s winning as the President of Senegal tell youth in Africa?
Beginning with myself, I have been a youth for 13 years now. Becoming 31 years old in August this year, I have remained with 14 years to exit youthhood. What is it that I have done in my youthhood? I have done almost nothing. The little thing I have done[Read More…]
The political and legal quagmire: Examining the exorbitant political party registration fees
By Gama Hassan Oscas In a move that has sent shockwaves across the political landscape of South Sudan, the Political Parties Council recently decreed that those seeking registration must pay a staggering $50,000 USD or its equivalent in SSP as provisional registration fees. This decision, coupled with the prohibition[Read More…]
There is no perfect death
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot I once heard from John. F. Kennedy of the United States said: “If freedom is to survive and prosper, it will require the sacrifice, the effort, and the thoughtful attention of every citizen.” “If a free society cannot help the many who are poor,[Read More…]
Renewing South Sudan image through sports
By Esther Lohutuhureng Wikipedia defines sports as any form of physical activity or game, often competitive and organized that aims to use, maintain, and improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants and, in some cases, entertainment to spectators. In certain sports, such as racing, many contestants[Read More…]
With 17,000 SSP networth, I’m afraid I may not survive this ruthless inflation
I must admit life is dealing with me seriously. Sometimes, I even think someone might have bribed life to deal with me beyond dealing with me. Life has unfolded all its true colours to me. Somehow, I do not blame myself much, but I blame someone tasked with the stabilization[Read More…]
EDUCATION HOME OR IN THE WILD!
Everyone desires to get an education. We spend a lot of money just to acquire an education. Did you ever consider defining education? Do you know where you can get education? Why do you even want to be educated? Why do you want to educate your child, for fun or[Read More…]