Cooperative are defined as “an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise” they are instruments of economic growth and equitable distribution of resources for the improvement of livelihood of all, particularly the[Read More…]
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Stanbic Bank supports South Sudan Red Cross in another successful Blood Donation campaign
By James Luala As an advocate for philanthropy and charitable endeavours, I believe that our existence transcends beyond our individual needs. At Stanbic Bank, we view our role not only as bankers but as stewards of the community’s well-being. As such, we remain dedicated to uplifting the communities in[Read More…]
Taking gender-based violence prevention, response services closer to the most vulnerable
South Sudan has high prevalence cases of gender-based violence according to findings of a nationwide prevalence survey. The alarming level of GBV is due to several causes such as prolonged and escalating conflicts coupled with negative social/cultural norms. Exposure of young people especially girls to GBV, comes with negative consequences[Read More…]
World’s Youngest Honorary Consul of World’s Youngest Nation
Zubair Imam Malik, Honorary Consul of South Sudan based in Pakistan said soon a number of farmers will be visiting Pakistan to attend advance training workshops on Agriculture. Further, Malik added that he would be giving Scholarships to South Sudanese students to study in University in his homeland. Mr. Zubair[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…]
END GRAVE VIOLATIONS OF SCHOOLCHILDREN IN NIGERIA
Kigali/Halifax, 11 March 2024 – The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in northern Nigeria and condemns in the strongest terms the kidnapping of 287 students from a government school in Kaduna state on Thursday. This is the third incident of[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…]
Response to disgruntled and addled MP Nhomngek’s derisive letter against speaker Jemma Nunu’s Honorary PhD
By Victor Dodo It was on 11th November 2023, when National Legislative Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. Dr. Jemma Nunu Kumba received an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree from Weldios University- Benin for her Excellence in Public Service and Charitable Work. The Honorary PhD was conferred on the distinguished and[Read More…]