The Minister of Finance and Planning Awow Daniel Chuang has directed tax exemption for all United Nations Specialized agencies, relief organizations and diplomatic missions, but maintained levies on service rendered by UNMISS-contracted firms. Continue reading Govt orders tax exemption on donors, UN agencies with limitations
Nunu condemns violence in Tombura, calls for calm and aid
The Speaker of the National Parliament has condemned the escalating intercommunal violence in Western Equatoria State and urges immediate action to protect civilians. Continue reading Nunu condemns violence in Tombura, calls for calm and aid
Stakeholders urged to back media on climate reporting
The South Sudan Media Authority is calling on the government and media stakeholders to support journalistic initiatives aimed at increasing public awareness on the country’s environmental and climate crisis. Continue reading Stakeholders urged to back media on climate reporting
ICRC encourages govt to provide healthcare, water to its people
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is encouraging the South Sudan government to address the dire humanitarian crisis in the country by providing lifesaving assistance. Continue reading ICRC encourages govt to provide healthcare, water to its people
VP Igga launches construction of Nimule Dry Port
Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga has launched the construction of Inland Custom Clearance Stop Area at Nimule border point in Eastern Equatoria State. Continue reading VP Igga launches construction of Nimule Dry Port
Police urges public to report unruly gangs on 112 emergency line
The National Police Service is calling on Juba residents to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and report any suspected criminal activities and the emergency toll free number 112. Continue reading Police urges public to report unruly gangs on 112 emergency line
MP proposes govt-media meetings to enhance working relation
The spokesperson of the National Parliament is proposing quarterly meetings between the media authority, Union of Journalists, law enforcement, and parliament to mitigate issues affecting the media in the country. Continue reading MP proposes govt-media meetings to enhance working relation
Kiir names Augustino Jadalla as CES governor
President Salva Kiir appointed Augustino Jadalla Wani as Central Equatoria State governor, replacing Emmanuel Adil Anthony in a republican decree on Thursday evening. Continue reading Kiir names Augustino Jadalla as CES governor
Govt signs $33 million climate resilience funding
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry, in collaboration with World Vision and the United Nations Development Program, has signed a $33 million agreement for a climate resilience initiative in Northern Bahr el Ghazal. Continue reading Govt signs $33 million climate resilience funding
Election commissioners conclude visit to four states
The National Elections Commission has now visited four states including Upper Nile, Eastern Equatoria state, Western and Northern Bhar el Gazal states as parts of its electoral preparations. Continue reading Election commissioners conclude visit to four states