The governor of Western Equatoria state and his deputy have renewed counter accusations over the alleged 30% deduction of civil servants salaries. Continue reading Futuyo, Gaaniko trade blames over civil servants salaries
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CES MPs divided over budget as some demand accountability
Members of the Central Equatoria state Legislative Assembly are divided over discussions to pass a budget after some lawmakers demanded accountability for the previous financial budget. Continue reading CES MPs divided over budget as some demand accountability
UN calls for greater efforts to tackle South Sudan’s food insecurity
Three United Nations agencies – WFP, FAO and UNICEF are calling for coordinated efforts to address the root causes of food insecurity and malnutrition in South Sudan. Continue reading UN calls for greater efforts to tackle South Sudan’s food insecurity
WES finance minister accused of cutting salaries, dismisses allegations
The commissioners of Ezo and Mundri East counties in Western Equatoria State have accused the state finance minister of deducting arrears of civil servants, but William Andreano has denied the allegations. Continue reading WES finance minister accused of cutting salaries, dismisses allegations
Young man bags 945,000 SSP from Innovation Challenge 2022
A 25-year-old entrepreneur has won nearly one million South Sudanese pounds ($1,500) during the Innovation Challenge 2022, having successfully presented an idea to install software to help track financial expenses. Continue reading Young man bags 945,000 SSP from Innovation Challenge 2022
President Kiir assents budget bills to law
President Salva Kiir on Friday received the fiscal year budget for 2022/ 2023, and approved the Appropriation and Financial Bills into law. Continue reading President Kiir assents budget bills to law
Corrupt Kenyan MP to serve 67-year jail sentence
Kenyan member of parliament John Waluke starts serving the 67 years sentence that the High Court slapped on him in what has been termed the most dramatic corruption cases in the country’s history. Continue reading Corrupt Kenyan MP to serve 67-year jail sentence
Juba mayor bans roadside selling on major streets
The Mayor of Juba City Michael Ladu Allah-Jabu has banned the selling of items along major roads in the capital. Continue reading Juba mayor bans roadside selling on major streets
U.S govt urged to probe illicit money flows out of S. Sudan
The advocacy group, The Sentry has called on the US government to investigate illicit money flows revealed in its latest corruption report on South Sudan. Continue reading U.S govt urged to probe illicit money flows out of S. Sudan
Sentry exposes $1 billion scam involving banks, companies, govt officials
The advocacy group, The Sentry on Wednesday released a new report on South Sudan, detailing how nearly one billion US dollars was stolen in a massive scam involving banks in Qatar and Kenya. Continue reading Sentry exposes $1 billion scam involving banks, companies, govt officials