The Minister of Information said South Sudan’s mobile telecommunication tariff rates are the lowest in the region at 0.4 cents per a minute, while addressing the recent three-phased increase of mobile tariffs by the country’s telecommunication companies. Continue reading “Makuei says S. Sudan has EAC’s cheapest telecom tariffs, factcheck finds otherwise”
Month: November 2024
At all-male governors forum, R-JMEC’s Gituai urges appointment of female governor
The Interim Chairperson of peace monitoring mechanism RJMEC has called on peace parties forming the transitional government to honor their 35% women representation pledge by appointing a female governor. Continue reading “At all-male governors forum, R-JMEC’s Gituai urges appointment of female governor”
20-year-old woman takes own life in Rumbek: Police
Police in Lakes State are investigating an incident in which a 20-year old mother of two children committed suicide inside the premises of a defunct Juvenile Court building in the capital Rumbek. Continue reading “20-year-old woman takes own life in Rumbek: Police”
UN agency records 6,779 GBV cases in South Sudan since 2015
The UN population agency (UNFPA) has documented 6,779 gender-based violence cases since 2015, with physical assault being the most reported vice, followed by psychosocial or emotional abuse. Continue reading “UN agency records 6,779 GBV cases in South Sudan since 2015”
UN official urges govt to ease humanitarian access to millions in need
The UN Resident Coordinator in South Sudan is calling on the government to coordinate with humanitarian agencies in addressing relief access impediments including illegal checkpoints and taxation. Continue reading “UN official urges govt to ease humanitarian access to millions in need”
120 medical practitioners take medical license exams
At least 120 medical practitioners took a medical license examination organized by the South Sudan Medical Council to test their professional skills on Monday. Continue reading “120 medical practitioners take medical license exams”
OPINION: Entertainment fraternity won’t flourish without corporates’ support
Artists and content creators have been doing their best all these years, but their sweat and efforts seem not to pay off the way they expect. To be precise, artists only get financially appreciated through their concerts and the weddings they get invited to. Continue reading “OPINION: Entertainment fraternity won’t flourish without corporates’ support”
Legal aid group finds itself motivating poorly paid court investigators
A legal aid organization is bearing the burden of non-payment of civil servants, often being left with no choice but to facilitate poorly paid investigators to ensure gender-based violence cases are produced before court in time for trial, said an advocate. Continue reading “Legal aid group finds itself motivating poorly paid court investigators”
Army spokesperson dismisses alleged Bilpam tension
South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) Spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai has dismissed allegations circulating online indicating tension near the army headquarters in Bilpam and New-site areas in Juba. Continue reading “Army spokesperson dismisses alleged Bilpam tension”
Govt team was restructured to speed up Tumaini Initiative – says Kiir
President Salva Kiir said his decision to restructure the government delegation to the Tumaini Initiative was intended to accelerate and successfully conclude the peace process. Continue reading “Govt team was restructured to speed up Tumaini Initiative – says Kiir”
