The High-Level Taskforce on COVID-19 has directed that working hours should be limited to half-day for an unspecified period of time as part of social distancing. Continue reading Taskforce on COVID-19 directs employees to work half-day
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Top gov’t officials, military linked to illegal gold mining in Kapoeta
A new corruption report has revealed how South Sudan’s gold mining sector has been damaged with corruption involving high-level government officials and military leaders. Continue reading Top gov’t officials, military linked to illegal gold mining in Kapoeta
Gov’t permits more flights amid ban over COVID-19
The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 pandemic has granted permission to several international flights to land at Juba International Airport despite the earlier bans. Continue reading Gov’t permits more flights amid ban over COVID-19
Sudan peace talks resume in Juba
Sudanese peace talks have resumed in Juba this morning [Thiursday] after it was suspended for a week following the death of defense minister Lt.-Gen. Jamal el-Din Omar. Continue reading Sudan peace talks resume in Juba
Ezra set to reduce power bill by 20%
Ezra Company is set to reduce consumer power bills by 20% for both the public and private sectors over coronavirus crisis, the High-Level Taskforce on COVID-19 pandemic has disclosed. Continue reading Ezra set to reduce power bill by 20%
Trump extends US national emergency on S. Sudan
U.S President Donald Trump has extended the national emergency on South Sudan, saying the situation continues to pose a national security threat to his country. Continue reading Trump extends US national emergency on S. Sudan
Gov’t officials criticized for defying presidential ban on public gatherings
Civil society activists have criticized senior government officials for violating the presidential ban on public gatherings. Continue reading Gov’t officials criticized for defying presidential ban on public gatherings
TNLA committee summons Paul Mayom over police harassment
The Minister of Interior, Paul Mayom, is expected to appear before the parliamentary defense committee next week over harassment of Continue reading TNLA committee summons Paul Mayom over police harassment
Citizens doubt gov’t is implementing anti-Covid-19 measures
Some members of the public say they are disappointed in the government for exerting “little effort” to combat the coronavirus. Continue reading Citizens doubt gov’t is implementing anti-Covid-19 measures
South Sudan remains coronavirus-free
There is still no single confirmed case of the coronavirus in South Sudan, the High-Level Taskforce on COVID-19 has said. Continue reading South Sudan remains coronavirus-free