The Workers Trade Union of the University of Bahr el Ghazal on Friday declared a three-day strike over purported seven-month salary arrears and ticket allowances. Continue reading UBG workers union declare strike over alleged 7 months’ salary arrears
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Economy
Amour dismisses ‘fake letter’ alleging NilePet staff demonstration
The Managing Director of Nile Petroleum Corporation (NilePet) on Wednesday dismissed an anonymous letter, recently circulated online, alleging an industrial action by staff of the oil firm. Continue reading Amour dismisses ‘fake letter’ alleging NilePet staff demonstration
MP Nyaulang sounds alarm on mushrooming Juba fuel stations
A lawmaker from Ayod County of Jonglei State at the national parliament has raised concern over the rampant fuel stations in Juba. Continue reading MP Nyaulang sounds alarm on mushrooming Juba fuel stations
Kurowel laments over ill-equipped National Bureau of Standards
The Chairperson of the Council of Bureau of Standards is urging the national government to build laboratories and procure standard equipment to strengthen the institution to execute its mandate of safeguarding the health of the citizens.
Kurowel Kuai Kurowelwho was appointed on November 18, 2023, raised concerns about what he said alarming influx of imported sub-standard commercial products into the country.
According to him, edible and non-edible products have for years been brought into the country without meeting acceptable safety thresholds as required by the International Organizations for Standards [ISO], the World Trade Organization as well as Sanitary and Physio-Sanitary [SPS] Measures.
Kuai described this as a very serious matter with grave consequences and a national security threat as far as the health of citizens is concerned.
“Oftentimes, and for records, these products come to our markets without meeting acceptable safety thresholds as required by the International Organization for Standard [ISO], World Trade Organization, and Sanitary and Physio-sanitary [SPS] Measures.
“This is a very serious matter of grave consequences; it is a national security threat as far as the health of our people is of significant concern, he said during his welcoming ceremony at the South Sudan National Bureau of Standard headquarters in Juba earlier today.
Kuai appealed for adequate financial resources to build laboratories that provide a safe working environment for its staff and clients in the country.
“We are operating in a rented property. This is not even conducive for staff and clients. There is a need to build an SSNBS Headquarters that provides a conducive atmosphere and safety of our important laboratory assets and equipment,” he added.
MP Oyet questions salaries delay when govt ‘earns sufficient revenue’
The First Deputy Speaker of the National Parliament on Monday questioned why civil servants are not being paid their salaries while the country receives what he terms as “sufficient” oil and non-oil revenues. Continue reading MP Oyet questions salaries delay when govt ‘earns sufficient revenue’
Central Bank gives informal currency dealers 10 days to get license
The Bank of South Sudan on Friday issued a 10-day ultimatum to informal foreign exchange dealers operating in South Sudan to acquire licenses or risk crackdown. Continue reading Central Bank gives informal currency dealers 10 days to get license
Lobong denies large-scale mining activities in Eastern Equatoria
Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojore on Friday dismissed allegations of large-scale minerals mining in parts of the state. Continue reading Lobong denies large-scale mining activities in Eastern Equatoria
Gov Futuyo decries ‘budget discrimination’ against WES
Western Equatoria Governor Alfred Futuyo said on Friday the national government often remits less annual budget to his bankrupt state in comparison to other states. Continue reading Gov Futuyo decries ‘budget discrimination’ against WES
Gov’t told to stop buying luxurious cars to save money
Bank of South Sudan’s First Deputy Governor has called on government institutions to stop buying expensive cars such as V8s to save more money to improve the economy. Continue reading Gov’t told to stop buying luxurious cars to save money
Minister Bak shuts down security organs collecting illicit fees in Nimule
The Minister of Finance and Planning has shut down security organs that are allegedly involved in collecting illicit fees at the border town of Nimule. Continue reading Minister Bak shuts down security organs collecting illicit fees in Nimule