By Tong Akok Anei Mawien In this modern world where possession of a property has become the fight of the day, whether, by individuals, governments, or organized institutions, many of our daily engagements are deeply rooted in owning something, but initially, when God created man and placed him on earth,[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas In recent years, South Sudan’s traffic authorities have been issuing drivers’ test certificates after individuals have already been licensed to drive, deviating from the conventional practice of testing before issuing driving permits. Moreover, they have introduced expiry dates for these test certificates, logbooks, and even the[Read More…]

This world has always been a painful place for each and every living thing and when I say, “living thing”. I include animals. But let me first put aside animals, mankind has to fight its way to earn a decent living but only a few manage to do that, and[Read More…]

By Joseph Akim Gordon Problems, conflicts, and misunderstandings are part of life, whether you like it or not. They will happen, but you need not escalate them. As parents, you must learn to embrace the heart of forgiveness and reconciliation. You, as a father and mother, should not expose your[Read More…]

One very forgetful thing is the promise often said in the swearing-in ceremonies that I will not let down the president and the people of South Sudan and that, I will do all it takes to make sure improvements are seen and felt. Another very ear-piercing promise is to cooperate[Read More…]

By Esther Lohutuhureng People can get or transmit the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) through sex or during birth. It can also be transmitted during breastfeeding from an infected mother to her child or during the injection of a drug by using infected syringes or sharing sharp objects. HIV, if not[Read More…]

By Tong Akok Anei Mawien With regards to the National Bureau of Standard’s aflatoxin findings on the maize flour imported from Uganda, if National disasters are counted, this is a leading national disaster; roughly 70% to 80% of South Sudanese rely on maize flour imported from Uganda; even deep down[Read More…]

A lot of patients feel untreated when they are treated by South Sudanese doctors but feel fully treated when they are treated by foreign doctors. Though it has been a belief that people of the same origin rarely accept themselves, it should be known that specializations are not made for[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas In a recent development, Ugandan importers have fervently requested South Sudan to unconditionally release and return 63 trucks carrying food items that tested positive for aflatoxin. However, South Sudan’s National Bureau of Standards has maintained its decision to destroy the goods, citing concerns over public health[Read More…]

A lot of things happen here on a daily basis; some make us cry and others encourage us to continue with the tussle even when doing so hurts. This could be little achievement or heartbreak in life; one pushes us ahead while the other like a stumbling block reduces us[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas The appointment of His Worship Emmanuel Khamis as the Acting Mayor of Juba City Council brings hope for positive change in addressing critical issues that have plagued the city for far too long. This opinion piece will delve into the pressing concerns of poor garbage collection,[Read More…]

By Akol Miyen Kuol Knowledge is what enables us to understand ourselves and the environment we are living in or the environment surrounding us very clearly. And one of the best means of learning, so that we may live better, is through reading. Quite a number of our citizens who[Read More…]

By Joseph Ring Lang After the mandate given to him in Juba by hundreds of Lakes citizens on 20th June 2021 to give maximum punishments to all the law breakers, reports coming now indicate lakes State is now the most peaceful State in South Sudan. He had gone extra mile[Read More…]

The future is not always as bright as you think. Sometimes you may be living in the future without you knowing.  For students, it is passing with good grades and having a good job. Maybe starting a family, that is the future. Sometimes the future is living in the place[Read More…]

By Esther Lohutuhureng Gorom is one of the refugee settlement areas located within the Central Equatoria State in the Republic of South Sudan. It hosts the refugees who have been seeking a safe haven due to the internal military confrontation that erupted in April 2023 in Sudan. This settlement area[Read More…]

Yesterday was a war crisis, today is health crisis and tomorrow maybe something else, what a country! This is not the first time in the world history for a country to become independent, many countries became independent but their struggles to get settled did not go this far. South Sudan’s[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas The Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity in South Sudan needs to urgently prioritize the enactment of robust family laws to address the deeply ingrained injustice and bias against women perpetuated by historical customs and traditions. Under the current situation, women are subjected to customary courts[Read More…]

To me, half of life has no name, you don’t handle that part. Have you heard of someone who loses his or her life on the eve of their graduation ceremony? What about couples who got involved in an accident on their way back from their wedding ceremony? Those are[Read More…]

By Joseph Ring Lang The woes of the pedestrians in Juba emanate from the flaws in the implementation of traffic laws and regulations. The Laws and Regulations require motorists to move on the right side of the roads – which means the steering wheels should be on the left side[Read More…]

By Gama Hassan Oscas Introduction: South Sudan, as a young nation, faces numerous challenges on its path towards economic development and stability. One of the critical issues that need urgent attention is its heavy dependence on oil exports as its sole source of revenue. This overreliance not only leaves the[Read More…]