China Media Group (CMG) has set up a new collaboration platform with Africa. The “Our African Partners: CMG Media Cooperation Forum 2021” brings together under one umbrella CMG and African media. The event culminated with the issuance by 36 partners of a joint declaration outlining the principles and aspirations of the forum, which include acting […]
By Simon Deng South Sudan has blocked the bank accounts of several investors over tax default, an official said. The companies include those in the construction, trade and airline sectors, Ajang Ajang Lino, the Deputy commission for domestic tax said. The government demands from the companies over 10 billion South Sudanese Pounds in taxes, he […]
By: Ruot George Female journalists in South Sudan have been challenged to use their numerical strength to advance gender equality in the media sector. The Union of Journalists of South Sudan appealed to the female journalists, who are the majority in the media fraternity to use their positions to lobby for women rights issues. UJOSS […]
By the World Health Organization To strengthen the capacities to detect, investigate and respond to suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), WHO supported the Ministry of Health to deploy a multidisciplinary team of epidemiologists, clinicians and infection prevention and control (IPC) officers, and risk communication experts to Morobo and Yei River counties of Central Equatoria State […]
By Patrick Oyet Witch doctors in the South Sudanese capital Juba trembled at the mention of his name, roadside vendors fled at his site and top-flight generals saw their barricaded homes broken through. Kalisto Ladu Wani will be remembered for long for actions that people in South Sudan dare not do. A gubernatorial decree in […]
By Paul Jimbo A group of Chinese medical doctors have feted a local children’s home with an early Christmas gift. The 15-member 9th bench of Chinese medical team gifted the Confident Children Out of Conflict with foodstuffs, footballs and other nutritional supplements. Team leader Dr Ding Zheng said the aid came from the People’s Republic […]
By: Ruot George Juba City residents have been cautioned against frustrating efforts by authorities to restore order and sanity in the city. Acting Mayor of Juba City Council, Solomon Pitia Sambur said efforts by the city council management to render basic services are being frustrated by a section of residents. Sambur who is also the […]
BY: Ruot George At least 45 South Sudanese journalists have been trained on constitutional-making and parliamentary reporting. The two days event at Juba Landmark Hotel was organized by the Union of Journalists in South Sudan with support from United Nations agencies on 16 and 17th Nov. 2021. UJOSS president Patrick Oyet said the training sought […]
By Paul Jimbo In the scenic hills of South Sudan’s Upper Nile State, smoke is billowing into the sky, signaling that yet another giant tree has fallen and is being turned into charcoal. A few years ago, the smoke would not have penetrated the then thick canopy of the tropical forest. Today, Upper Nile, just […]
By Staff Writer The male women’s rights champions in Juba are facilitating conversations with their peers on gender equality, Sexual Gender-based Violence (SGBV) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). The conversation is geared towards creating awareness on the need for gender equality as well as addressing the cases of sexual gender-based violence and intimate partner violence […]