Rising South Sudanese afrobeat singer Monica Dee has voiced out her frustration over the challenges facing managers and musicians in an industry mired with slow progress. Continue reading Monica Dee: Only in South Sudan where artists work for managers
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Girl in grief as mother dies upon arrival from Sudan
From escaping the fighting in Khartoum to a sorrowful home return, 22-year-old Rejoice Peter describes the painful death of her mother between Renk and Paloch in Upper Nile State. Continue reading Girl in grief as mother dies upon arrival from Sudan
S. Sudanese medical student starts cassava-processing business in Uganda
Ms. Natalia Namaku, a 25-year-old South Sudanese medical student in Uganda is now a part-time entrepreneur who has founded a cassava flour processing business to cater for her basic needs. Continue reading S. Sudanese medical student starts cassava-processing business in Uganda
Longechuk man forced to retrieve phone from pit-latrine dies, family calls for justice
A 47-year-old man who was allegedly forced by Longechuk County Commissioner to extract a mobile phone from a pit latrine has passed away in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, his family has confirmed. Continue reading Longechuk man forced to retrieve phone from pit-latrine dies, family calls for justice
What stands in the way of Kiir’s disarmament call
A civil society activist is doubtful about a successful execution of President Kiir’s directive to the new defense minister to disarm the civil population in Juba city and other parts of the country. Continue reading What stands in the way of Kiir’s disarmament call
Why is the South Sudan currency losing value?
South Sudanese pound has depreciated at an alarming rate against the U.S. dollars in recent weeks, despite a number of economic policies adopted by the Central Bank to restore the pounds to normalcy. Continue reading Why is the South Sudan currency losing value?
Renowned Yambio businesswoman sits for CSE exams
A prominent businesswoman in Western Equatoria State is among the over 35,000 students sitting for the Certificate of Secondary Education across the country. Continue reading Renowned Yambio businesswoman sits for CSE exams
Pope’s translator John Loboka ‘truly happy’ with pontiff’s recognition
When Pope Francis arrived in the country for his historic ecumenical peace pilgrimage in February, he preached in Italiano on several occasions, and his excellent South Sudanese translator equally became the center of attention. Continue reading Pope’s translator John Loboka ‘truly happy’ with pontiff’s recognition
Ruweng farmers earn growing customers on social media
29-year-old Mary Abiong Kuol works with a growing farming enterprise in Ruweng Administrative Area, which uses social media platforms to advertise a variety of farm products. Continue reading Ruweng farmers earn growing customers on social media
Geologist warns Jebel-Kujur, Jebel-Lemon residents risk quarrying disasters
An expert with the geological society of South Sudan has raised alarm over quarrying activities at Jebel-Kujur and Jebel Lemon areas in Juba, saying the areas risk man-made disasters. Continue reading Geologist warns Jebel-Kujur, Jebel-Lemon residents risk quarrying disasters