Just close your eyes for a moment and think about what it is that you truly desire in your life, what type of relationships do you long for, and what kind of freedom are you seeking? What impact in this world do you want to have? That dream and those[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas In a society that prides itself on its values of compassion, empathy, and respect for the deceased, it is disheartening to witness a cultural phenomenon that tarnishes these ideals. I am referring to the disturbing trend of uncles of deceased individuals who, driven by a misguided[Read More…]

There was something fascinating about Tanzania’s Julius Nyerere and Sudan’s Jaafar Numeri. Nyerere took over Tanganyika peacefully from the British which was a Protectorate after the Germans were disposed from that colony following defeats in the First and Second World Wars by the Victorious Allies. Nyerere, then ruled Tanganyika which[Read More…]

By: Joseph Akim Gordon Driving while impaired by alcohol or illicit drugs e.g., marijuana, cocaine and others, pose a significant threat to public safety.  Substance use can impair perception, cognition, attention, balance, coordination, and other brain functions necessary for safe driving. Being impaired by drugs or alcohol has been linked[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas The Juba City Council’s failure to address the issue of improper waste disposal in residential areas is a matter of great concern. The prevalent practice of pouring dirty water, mixed with urine, onto the streets and public roads not only poses significant health risks to road[Read More…]

By: Joseph Akim Gordon Nowadays cases of deaths have multiplied, there are now few cases of festival like marriages, and other happy occasions, as such death is blind, many families are visited by cases of death many times. We are in a situation that when a relative becomes sick it[Read More…]

When we look at life critically, we realize that it is very unfair. It does not care whether you are weak or strong. It does not even care if you are rich or poor. It treats people equally and I will encourage you never to lose hope when it is[Read More…]

In my life, I have seen the face of God not in the physical or spiritual realm but in the way, he led us through the liberation struggle up to this far. God is really good. The only thing he did was give those who fought for our freedom the[Read More…]

By Esther Lohutuhureng In the Republic of South Sudan, there has been massive construction of buildings in almost all the cities in the ten states and the three administrative areas of the country. This rampant construction has been motivated by the country’s independence on July 9, 2011. The country has[Read More…]

As the country has commemorated 9th July, the Independence Day, permit me dear readers to bath this very important day with reminders, salutations and assurances of this peace we have at hand now. Firstly, I would be remiss if I do not salute the late Dr. John Garang de Mabior,[Read More…]

BY Oyet Charles Salfa South Sudan got her independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011. The World’s youngest county is bordered by Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic. Even after eleven years of her independence, the still depend on imported goods and[Read More…]

By Gama Hasan Oscas As South Sudan celebrates its 12th independence anniversary, it is disheartening to acknowledge that the country has failed to achieve the true independence its people aspired to when they voted for secession from Sudan. While South Sudan emerged as a sovereign state, the harsh reality is[Read More…]

By Joseph Ring Lang This Is South Sudan All Government officials, in all different levels of the Departments, if they don’t give us (the public) services expected from their departments: they are not part of us; WE ARE ALONE. In likewise, all members of us (the public) who go to[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas Language is an essential tool for effective communication, especially in a diverse and multicultural country like South Sudan. The use of a common language, such as English or Arabic, in all public offices and institutions is crucial for fostering inclusivity, fairness, and trust. However, the prevalent[Read More…]

By Joseph Akim Gordon Traditionally, it is obligatory for a man and woman to get married and produce children; in cultural tradition, the meaning or objective of marriage is the procuration of children. A man must pay a dowry to the parents of the girl, but nowadays the dowry is[Read More…]

When South Sudan got her independence from Sudan, hundreds of South Sudanese, mostly women and wounded heroes, died as a result of happiness. The soldiers and women who have been suffering for a very long time were shocked and they couldn’t make it anymore. They died when they heard that[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas In a multicultural society, the importance of effective communication cannot be overstated. Public offices and institutions play a vital role in providing services to citizens, regardless of their background or linguistic preferences. However, the disturbing trend of using local dialects instead of the official working language,[Read More…]

Marriages can either be brick-built, block-built or both. To have a long-lasting marriage, you must lay a very strong foundation. A strong foundation is laid with a through-gate marriage and not a through-window one. I guess you have understood me here. Bricks are bought with lie-free words because a lie[Read More…]

By Joseph Ring Lang Either I ring the bell or let us ring the bell for moral rearmament to all: the SPLMs (SPLM in the Government, SPLM for Democratic Change, SPLM in Opposition, SPLM Former Detainees; the SSOA (South Sudan Opposition Alliance); and the OPP (Other Political Parties) of South[Read More…]