By Isaac Aloro Lomodi In the realm of fiscal governance, the Central Equatoria State Government stands at the crossroads, facing unprecedented challenges as it operates without a budget for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024. The absence of a budget and supplementary budget has created an intricate tapestry of financial uncertainty,[Read More…]
Politics
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Mr. Future speaking in the custody
So many owners of future are not aware of what is going on while others are aware but muted by the harshness of the today. Loud and clear, Mr. Future is in the custody with chains around his legs and hands. Who imprisoned Mr. Future? Eye witnesses say that it[Read More…]
A test of democracy and stability
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot It is too early, and I speculate that people may begin to ask for the reason I am talking about matters to do with elections. Little do they know that the complexities of the problems facing the nation and a couple of crucial reasons[Read More…]
Tribute to late Gen. Matur Chut Dhuol
By Martin Manyiel Wugol South Sudan and Lakes State in particular lost a statesman who had a country at heart, Major General Matur Chut Dhuol, soldier and veteran of liberation struggle who fought the war of liberation which allowed independence of South Sudan to happen. Late Hon, former Governor of[Read More…]
When you are poor, they abandon you beyond abandonment
In this era where “tit for tat” has become more practical, who can live with a person who is given and does not give back? Who would want to live with a burden? Who can befriend, according to them, “a useless” person? What about hanging out with a poor guy[Read More…]
Sometimes it works, others times, it doesn’t
Life has been one of God’s greatest punishments to humankind. Everything we are facing, pain and all that we encounter on the way. The rough terrains, the fears of the unknown and the rejection, nobody has a clue as to why things are just hard the way they are. Everything[Read More…]
The super rich versus the struggling populace
The world’s five richest men have more than doubled their fortunes to $869 billion, while the world’s poorest 60%, almost 5 billion people, have little or nothing to eat. The world’s five richest men, LVMH chief Bernard Arnault, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, investor Warren Buffet, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and Tesla[Read More…]
We are punctuated by how our stars shine
Whether in a big or small family, everybody is born equal. Princesses, princes and children of peasants are equal at birth. While still unborn, God prepares your future, and because the future determines who one wants to be in life, God locks it up in a room not far from[Read More…]
In leadership, many are called, but a few are chosen
Like the Bible says many are called but few are chosen, this is exactly what happens in leadership. So many people walk with their heads 2 meters above their necks that they are leaders, and indeed they are. You know what, they are leaders until leadership itself chooses who is[Read More…]
Time and life: Two luxuries you will never afford with your money
Sometimes it is good to see a glass as already broken into a million pieces. And problems, they are endless. One problem leads to another, and yet another, until at some point, you become incredibly sorry for yourself. You will never understand what you have done to deserve this hefty[Read More…]
It is us today and it will be you tomorrow
If you think we are barking, and that is why you distance yourself, the wild animals we are barking at will consume us today and advance to consume you as well tomorrow. Remember we are scattered now. We are here and you are there. The animal will kill us because[Read More…]
The Importance of Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba’s Call on Parliament and Executive to Reach Consensus on the Process to Hold Elections on Time
By Akot Marial, Juba South Sudan Speaking to Members of the National Legislative Assembly on Monday, January 16, 2024, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba raised critical concerns about the status of the Transitional Process in the country and made a clarion call on the Members of Parliament to engage[Read More…]
We live today and die tomorrow. So, live a life worth celebrating
The world is rotational. No one owns the world at all. People come and go. Gentleness comes and leaves. 10 years ago, 11 girls fought over me, but today, unfortunately, not even half a girl looks at me with affection. Yes, that is what life means. When it is your[Read More…]
South Sudan Football Association should reconsider Club names
By Gatkuoth Nangdor Riak Karay In a bid to promote the rich cultural heritage, the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) should review and discuss the names of some football clubs in the Country. It has been noted that certain club names, such as El Merriek, Salam, and El Hillal,[Read More…]
Do good things for others and don’t get tired of doing so
There is always that euphoria and the feeling of happiness when you stand up for someone or a cause. It is what makes us humans. You are nothing if your happiness is centred on making others sad. The world is not black and white and not always what you think[Read More…]
Why Bak should be cautious about economic reforms
By Mamer Abraham The current national minister for finance and the governor of the Bank of South Sudan have taken significant strides to improve the financial sector since their appointment last year. The Treasury Department had been grappling with a major crisis related to the skyrocketing dollar exchange rate[Read More…]
Why enough feels like it is nothing to most people
I really don’t know how you define enough or how you differentiate between feeling poor versus being poor. When you make $500 a month but the person next to you is earning $1,000 more, then you will feel poor, irrespective of the fact that you’re still making a lot of[Read More…]
Is Democracy a Christian form of Government?
By Deng Akoldit Ajuong Election is expected to be conducted at the end of the year. Our Bishops, pastors, priests, clergymen and religious leaders are wondering whether they should encourage their members to vote or not. Here are the tips that may help you to understand whether democracy practice[Read More…]
What are the roles of Political Parties in fostering peace and harmony among diverse communities in a country like South Sudan?
By Ustaz Benson Bol Anyar The principle that “the Party commands the gun”, and the gun must never be allowed to command the Party”. The Chinese Leader Mao Zedong once stated that,” Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun”, and therefore, control of the military determines[Read More…]
Policy Brief on the Upgrading of Juba Urban Roads
By Lubang Stephen Stanley A perfect start for 2024 comes with Central Equatoria State Governor Hon. Emmanuel Adil Anthony announcing that the government will construct and rehabilitate major roads in Juba city and neighbouring suburbs. A snapshot of the road network in South Sudan South Sudan became Africa’s 54th[Read More…]