Labor Minister James Hoth Mai has told the national legislature his institution is working to establish minimum wage standards for employees operating within the private sector in the country. Continue reading “Govt preparing bill to resolve pay disparity: Mai”
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South Sudanese fish traders urged to heed export regulations
The National Bureau of Standards calls on South Sudanese fish traders to adhere to the country’s regulations before exporting their products to avoid conflicts with the law in the region. Continue reading “South Sudanese fish traders urged to heed export regulations”
Sign language learning center launched in Juba
A Public Sign Language Center was inaugurated in Juba on Tuesday, aimed at assisting individuals with hearing impairments in voting during the forthcoming elections.
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Labor minister condemns illegal issuance of work permit for foreigners
The Minister of Labor has condemned alleged misconduct in the immigration department, including the illegal issuance of a ten-year work permit for some foreigners without his official knowledge. Continue reading “Labor minister condemns illegal issuance of work permit for foreigners”
UN chief ‘gravely concerned’ by fighting in Sudan’s Darfur
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “gravely concerned” by fighting in recent days between the Sudanese army and rival paramilitaries in the key Darfur town of El-Fasher, a spokesman said Monday. Continue reading “UN chief ‘gravely concerned’ by fighting in Sudan’s Darfur”
MP asks cabinet to come clean in $13-billion oil for loans deal
A member of the national legislative assembly is seeking clarifications regarding the alleged multi-billion-dollar oil-for-loans agreement between the Ministry of Finance and a foreign company. Continue reading “MP asks cabinet to come clean in $13-billion oil for loans deal”
Uganda in talks with Chinese firm to build hydropower lines to South Sudan
The Ugandan government is reportedly negotiating a 180-million-dollar agreement with a Chinese company to build hydro power transmission line to South Sudan. Continue reading “Uganda in talks with Chinese firm to build hydropower lines to South Sudan”
Civil servants only work for about 6 month a year due to many holidays: Minister
The Minister of Labor has informed lawmakers about the economic impact of too many public holidays in the country, adding that civil servants only work six months a year.
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Judiciary forms mobile court in Unity State’s Mayom County
South Sudan judiciary has established a mobile court in Mayom County of Unity State to resolve accumulated criminal cases in the area where justice is largely administered through customary laws. Continue reading “Judiciary forms mobile court in Unity State’s Mayom County”
Activists urge quick consensus in Kenya-led peace talks
Activists are urging the transitional government and opposition groups currently negotiating the Nairobi-led peace to set aside personal differences and positions in order to move the country towards peace. Continue reading “Activists urge quick consensus in Kenya-led peace talks”