Breaking News
By James Chatim Newly formed National Parties Alliance (NPA) has announced their break-away from the United People’s Alliance (UPA), saying the alliance shifted from the agreed items concerning the formation of the High Leadership Council and the High Implementation Panel. In a press release on Thursday January 6, NPA said they feel affiliating to UPA […]
National Politics
By Anak Dut The Directorate of the Medical Bureau of Religious Affairs has launched a Chaplaincy at Juba Hospital to provide spiritual needs to the patients. Pastor Makuei Gorjok was posted as the new Chaplain yesterday. Gorjok said his duty is to address the spiritual and emotional aspects of health care and foster a sense […]
National
By Liam Josh El Meriekh welcomed Kator Football Club on Wednesday afternoon, in a match that ended in a draw, a move that extended Kator’s impressive unbeaten run in the South Sudan Premier League. Both teams trained their sight on winning, in a clash that would lift their hopes in their debut in the league. […]
Football Sports
Netherlands have parted ways with national team head coach Frank de Boer following their premature Euro exit in the hands of resilient Czechs on Sunday. De Boer, who is enjoys a formidable following due to his stint as a player for the Oranje, announced that he was stepping down from his role. The former Inter […]
Football
The Joint Defense Board has forwarded the proposed names to be included in the unified commands to the principals of the agreement for review and waiting directives for announcement of its formation. The Joint Defense Board is a body tasked to ensuring that the cantonment, training, unification and deployment of forces is completed. Earlier last […]
News
France crashed out of the Euro 2020 round of 16 after drawing against Switzerland in a six goal thriller. Haris Seferovic headed the ball past Hugo Lloris to put the Swiss team ahead and control the game in the end of the first half. But come the second half, Real Madrid star Karim Benzema struck […]
Football
Last week, the Vice President for Economic Cluster Dr. James Wani Igga revealed that more than four hundred companies have escaped paying personal income tax worth $4 billion since independence. Igga said the government was only able to assess 40 of these companies. This means the rest are still unknown, probably yet to be traced. […]
Editorial
The government has requested the Sant’Egidio to adjourn peace talks scheduled for July 10 to July 18 in Rome. The government has said the request has been inspired by the need for the preparation for the celebration of the decade of independence slated for July 9 and the burial of the former Zambian President Kenneth Kuanda. […]
Justice & Conflict
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has partnered the South Sudan Livelihoods and Resilience Project to boost agriculture and food production through a $19.9 million worth scheme. On Thursday last week, IFAD says the project could benefit an estimated 38,800 rural households negatively impacted by poverty, food insecurity, and climate change. “The South Sudan […]
News
Nigerian artiste Damini Ebunoluwa, alias Burna Boy, has bagged the Best International Act award 2021. Burna Boy (pictured) was feted at the 2021 BET Awards ceremony that was held on Sunday at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles in the USA. The ‘On the low’ hit singer clinched the award for the third time after winning […]
Entertainment
Some trainee soldiers at Rombur training centre in Juba County have warned that they could be forced to exit the camp due to lack of food and essential supplies. Some of the trainees who spoke to a local radio station, Eye Radio, expressed concerns over the delay for the graduation of forces and their unanswered […]
News
Portugal and Netherlands became the first big name casualties of the Euro 2020 round 16 knockouts on Sunday evening. Portugal, enjoying the captaincy of Juventus star Christiano Ronaldo, headed into the match as probable favourites against the Belgian team, which equally has big names. Former Chelsea midfielder Thorgan Hazard was fed outside the box and […]
Football
Residents of Juba felt light tremors lasting for seconds on Saturday night. Geology of South Sudan posted on its Twitter page explaining that the causes of the light earthquake are attributable to the geographical location of Juba. The tweet posted on Saturday night read: ‘‘Tremors were felt in Juba, South Sudan as an earthquake struck […]
National
Italy beat a resolute Austria side 2-1 in the extra time of round of 16 to leap to the quarterfinals of the Euro 2020 tournament. The match— which was played in UK’s Wembley Stadium— served a beautiful contest where both sides had matching strength. The two teams played for a barren draw in the regular […]
Football
Denmark thrashed Wales 4-0 in the round of 16 of the Euro 2020 to book a slot in the quarterfinals of the tournament on Saturday evening in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Kasper Dolberg struck twice with Joakim Maehle and Martin Braithwaite scoring a goal each in the dying minutes of the game. It was the first time […]
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