From last issue Returning to our topic is there a way out of our current economic afflictions? Before answering it, allow me to ask a few sample questions concerning some Departments: Will the Department of Health at the end of their tenure in 2024 say that they had delivered a[Read More…]
OpEd
To start with, our currency SSP (South Sudanese Pound) has reached 1,000., (One Thousand SSP) to (one) 1 US$ Dollar from the Original 1US$ (Dollar) equal to 2 SSP and it is still climbing up more. The underlying reason for its continuous depreciation is because South Sudan is characterized by[Read More…]
If I call myself William Ruto, they will be on my neck
Put aside the fact that President William Ruto is a public figure, and anyone can name himself with his name. Put aside the truth that President William Ruto is the only president in Africa who can answer one question with five correct answers. Put aside the truth that President William[Read More…]
The power of my vote
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien In the jungle of all sets of animals in their categories, the lion emerges as the king, not because of its unique creature, there are more animal beautiful than it is, but because of its braveness, its claws can break any animals that arise in[Read More…]
Born leaders differ from trained ones in subtle ways
A born leader may be honest, humble, lenient, simple, and incorruptible, but a trained leader may greatly vary according to his or her line of influence and inspiration. Opportunistic leaders, on the other hand, are not far from those who often attempt coups d’état, assassinate incumbent leaders, or betray their[Read More…]
let’s not forget the important role South Sudanese women peacebuilders play
South Sudan holds a special place in both of our hearts. We have had the great privilege of working with and learning from South Sudanese women for many years – from under the shade of trees along the banks of the White Nile, to meeting halls in Juba, Nairobi, Ottawa,[Read More…]
What gentlemen fear, ladies never; responsibilities and dowry
By Chol Peter Majoh Ladies nowadays look at marriage and predict or view it as something blissful, joyful, and promising. They think if they get married, they will have it all that they never had; be it clothes, cosmetics, love, double and so forth. In marriage, they just assumed it[Read More…]
It’s significant that Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JRMEC) empower South Sudan National Polices Services (SSNPS) to curb sexual gender-based violence (GBV) in the country. Gender-based violence is violence that affects persons of a particular gender disproportionately and in this case women and girls are the most endangered victims. Consider[Read More…]
The fate of presidential aspirants in Africa
Aspirants wanting to take over from the incumbent presidents in Africa or elsewhere in the world are good potential candidates to perish, as none of them misses torture, arrest, assassination attempts, or any other death-causing moves. If people’s communication with God were still intact like it used to be, to[Read More…]
Farmers-Herders Conflict in Equatoria Region Needs a Mutual Satisfactory Solution
By Esther Aurelio Agira Lohutuhureng Conflicts over control of land and water resources between farmers and pastoralists are common in farming areas. Farmers grow crops as a source of income as well as food security for themselves. They grow sorghum, maize, millet, vegetables, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and cassava. Some of[Read More…]
As many people enjoy the adventure of gambling, the industry must be regulated to protect consumers and minimize social harm. Lawmakers are making strides to regulate the activities of gambling companies in the country. This is a good move, as the explosion of casinos and online gambling sites have increased[Read More…]
It’s worthwhile; Speaker of the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba introduces biometric system to check on attendance of the lawmakers, despite objections. Amidst cynicism and unpredictable misconceptions which are likely to hamper acceptance, the speaker should be intrepid of such common phenomenon preceding new ideas.[Read More…]
Not every mediator is fit to mediate
In conflict-torn countries, with South Sudan as the best example, a hundred mediators tender in their experience in mediation in an attempt to mediate the conflict. But the tragedy is that such candidates for mediation are not interviewed to know their capabilities and interest. Another tragedy is that such mediators[Read More…]
Deforestation Leads to Desertification and Negative Climatic Change
By Joseph Akim Gordon Desert encroachment and desertification are terms that are interchangeable and, in essence, refer to the spread of desert conditions into habitable areas. This is most often demonstrated by the movement of sand dunes. To encroach upon something means to advance past its usual or natural limits,[Read More…]
With hard work, success is inexorable
By Malek Arol Dhieu After working aimfully for years, heaven opens for you to see your designated type of success. However, many hard workers miss foreseeing their successes as a result of them taking no rest one day in their rooms and stare at the ceiling to envisage what heaven[Read More…]
Agriculture Sector Development; a Key to Mitigating Dollar Crisis in South Sudan
By Peter Gai Panchol I firmly believe that developing South Sudan’s agricultural sector is critical to promoting sustainable development and food security in the country. South Sudan is currently facing a severe dollar crisis that has brought significant economic challenges to the country. To mitigate the negative impact of this[Read More…]
Formulae for total stability derived, but not proven yet
By Malek Arol Dhieu The National Dialogue National Conference, after years of consulting people at the grassroots on what could be the solutions to end South Sudanese sufferings, came up with concrete recommendations that cover and provide solutions to most of the grievances stated by rebels. This goes in line[Read More…]
Internally displaced persons need trauma healing
By Esther Aurelio Agira Lohutuhureng During the civil war in the country, which occurred in December 2013 and again in July 2016, between the forces of the government and opposition forces, many families separated. There was loss of life and property. As a result of the civil war, many people[Read More…]
What ‘marara education’ means
Marara is an Arabic word, meaning half-cooked meat. Marara is mostly prepared from animal innards, such as intestines, and other soft beef. In pastoralism, there exists a season of fattening known as “duël” in Dinka dialect, where cows are slaughtered for food and more milk gathered. When a cow is[Read More…]
Don’t give fish, give a hook
By Tong Akok Anei Mawien Naturally, all the animals and birds provide their young ones with food in their early lives, the practice that nature taught them, pass on from generation to generation, but once transiting into adults hood, their elders would take them into their natural schools, teaching them[Read More…]