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Abraham Maliet, a leading economist, said regular payment of civil servants’ salaries could boost money circulation and generate income. By James Chatim A South Sudanese economist has said regular payment of salary, if properly implemented, would boost the economy of the country. Abraham Maliet, a leading economist, said regular payment of civil servants’ salaries could […]
National
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has forced thousands of South Sudanese to flee back to their home country, seeking safety and assistance. By Aguok Chok At least 2,600 South Sudanese refugees have arrived in Northern Bahr el-Ghazal from Sudan since January, according to officials. Lual Awach, chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in […]
National
The meeting discussed strategies and frameworks for women’s political participation and revised bills intended to safeguard the rights of women in the country. By Anak Dut South Sudan women now seek a legal framework to enforce the affirmative action of the 35 percent women’s representation at all levels of governance. This followed a consultative meeting […]
National
JUBA – President Salva Kiir has hailed Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali for political and economic progress in the Horn of Africa’s country, including the filling of the Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD). Ethiopia has been facing multiple challenges including diplomatic tiffs with the Tigray region and cold relations with the neighboring countries […]
Diplomacy
It has been more than two weeks since the so-called People’s Coalition for Civil Action has been continuously issued statements inciting citizens to take to the streets to register their grievances. Their call has not only faced condemnations from peace-loving South Sudanese but also civil society organizations. And, the government has since weighed in, not […]
Editorial
JUBA – The economic cluster sub-committee on non-oil revenue has accused the Juba Teaching Hospital of extorting money from the patients for services that should not attract charges. According to the committee, basic services such as beds in the hospital were supposed to be free of charge which they said is contrary to their finding. […]
Health
JUBA – The Minister of Public Service and Human Resources Development Joseph Bakosoro has said the regional leaders of Western Equatoria are doing everything possible to solve the crisis in Tombura County. Bakosoro fired back at the criticism with an assurance that the leaders were not just sleeping in Juba but were working hard to […]
Western Equatoria
JUBA – With just a matter of hours remaining to the August 30, 2021—the day the so-called People’s Coalition of Civil Actions earmarked for street protests— the government issued another caution this time without mincing words. The warning is that any attempt to take to the streets to engineer a regime change will be met […]
News
JUBA – The South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) and Danish sports organization Cross Cultures have discussed initiatives to scale up the development of the football fraternity in the country. SSFA announced Friday that the Managing Director of Cross Cultures, Anders Levinsen, expressed willingness to work collaboratively with the association to develop football from the grassroots. […]
Sports
JUBA – Farming communities of Jengeli in Luri Payam of Juba County have been advised to seek technical advice from the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries. This comes after an unidentified disease struck the Payam and affected poultry and livestock. More than 200 farming groups are being supported by Daughters of Mary Immaculate in poultry […]
Agriculture
JUBA – A 29-year-old man from Obbo Payam of Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State is in police custody after he shot at his sister with an arrow and injured her. According to the area head chief, Ringo Filbert Okumo, the suspect had aimed to shoot at a pastor during an evening prayer but missed […]
Crimes & Murder
It is always important to give credit where it’s due and everyone deserves the right to be appreciated if he or she does something good and Governor of Eastern Equatoria State Louis Lobong is not an exception. On Monday, Governor Lobong launched an aggressive hunt for the road criminals who have been attacking and killing […]
Editorial
JUBA – A civil society activist has called on government institutions to respect the freedom of expression. This comes after Vice President James Wani Igga reminded the institutions to facilitate access to information and the freedom of the media for South Sudan to prosper. Dr. Wani made the statement on Monday during the swearing-in of […]
Media Freedom
JUBA – Authorities in Eastern Equatoria State on Wednesday arrested 29 suspected criminals linked to the road ambushes in Lamoronyang of Kapoeta South County. Aliandro Lotok, Press Secretary of Governor Louis Lobong, said the suspected criminals were arrested during a security search conducted by the governor himself. He said the suspects had earlier ambushed some […]
Eastern Equatoria State Law & Order
JUBA – Ugandan government has approved a second locally manufactured herbal medicine to be used in treating COVID-19 but as a supplementary to the regular methods. One of the country’s leading media outlets, the Daily Monitor, reported Friday that the Uganda National Drug Authority (NDA) approved Vidicine, a locally processed herbal drug on Wednesday in […]
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