Of late, the National Dialogue has been one of the issues that have dominated discussions in the media, social media platforms, and local Continue reading The National Dialogue debate
Category: Interviews
State of education in Renk
Only three schools out of more than ten schools in Northern Upper Nile’s Renk County have opened, an official has said. Continue reading State of education in Renk
A chat with an economist
An economist has suggested that the natural resources in the country should be advertised abroad in order to attract foreign investors. Continue reading A chat with an economist
Business loan advice
Have you ever obtained a business loan from any financial institution. If yes, how did it go? Continue reading Business loan advice
Mother Language Day
Today, February 21, is the International Mother Language Day. It’s a worldwide annual observance held on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
Its overall objective is to contribute to promoting Global Citizenship education. The theme “Towards Sustainable Futures through Multilingual Education.”
Meanwhile, a professor at the University of Juba says the government should now implement teaching local languages in primary schools as part of the national curriculum.
At the end of last year, South Sudan and its education partners launched primary education curriculum to improve learning in the country.
In the syllabus, all dialects are regarded as national languages and must be thought in lower primary classes.
Mairi John Blackings, who is a lecturer of linguistics, says learning one’s mother tongue is a human right issue, and that all schools should begin implementing it.
He speaks with Joakino…
Peace partners work “harmoniously”
The President has said the “parties to peace agreement are working harmoniously” to implement the peace agreement. This includes a “smart city” security program.
the President was speaking during the opening of the second session of the national legislature in Juba today…
The state of wildlife
South Sudan wild animals do migrate to the neighboring countries but do come back to South Sudan, according to officials. Continue reading The state of wildlife
Tonj, Wau governors discuss cattle-farmer conflict
The governors of Wau and Tonj states are meeting in Wau town to discuss and find solutions to conflicts between cattle keepers and Continue reading Tonj, Wau governors discuss cattle-farmer conflict
Gbudwe youth respond to national dialogue call
The governor of Gbudwe state says more than 800 youth who took arms to fight the government have returned home in response to the Continue reading Gbudwe youth respond to national dialogue call
How can I be happy? – Mogae
The Chairman of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, Festus Mogae has said he is very disappointed with the slow Continue reading How can I be happy? – Mogae