Crushed by Taxes: Juba businesswoman shuts shop amid mounting burdens
In 2015, Abuk Deng Alek opened a modest grocery shop in Juba, South Sudan’s capital, with high hopes and dreams of building a better future for her family. She imported food items such as rice, cooking oil, sugar, and flour from Uganda and quickly gained a reputation among her customers for fair pricing and quality […]
MTN Fintech reassures public, champions mobile payments
MTN Fintech Services (MoMo) has responded to growing public concerns over cash shortages at MoMo agent outlets, assuring customers that practical solutions are being explored to ease the current inconveniences. Addressing the press Tuesday, the company’s chief executive officer, Francis Matseketsa acknowledged recent complaints from MoMo users who have been unable to withdraw cash at […]
Media training stresses integrity, accuracy amid rising hate speech
The Director of the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS), Irena Aya, has raised concern over the growing threat of hate speech in the country, urging journalists to maintain professionalism and distinguish themselves from untrained citizen reporters. Speaking during the opening of a two-day media training workshop on Tuesday, Aya emphasized the importance […]
VP Taban proposes firing squad for corrupt officials
South Sudan’s First Vice President and Chairperson of the Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai, has proposed a radical measure of executing corrupt government officials by firing squad. Speaking during closing of National Trade Forum on Monday, April 28, in Juba, Taban framed the extreme proposal as a necessary step to combat the rampant corruption he […]
South Sudan’s rising star Khaman Maluach declared for 2025 NBA Draft
By Denilson Deneki South Sudanese basketball sensation Khaman Maluach has officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, scheduled for June 25–26, marking a significant milestone in the young star’s journey from conflict-torn roots to global recognition. Standing at an imposing 7-foot-2, the 18-year-old center has emerged as one of the most promising talents out of […]
South Sudan lacks legal framework to regulate alcohol imports- SSNBS
Executive Director of South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS), Gloria Nyoka, has defended the institution against criticism of its failure to prevent the entry of harmful alcohol into the country. Speaking at the National Trade Forum on Monday in Juba, Nyoka cites that there are no available legal frameworks in South Sudan to regulate […]
SPLM/A-IO Oyet faction embraces dialogue, demands Machar’s immediate release
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) faction led by Nathaniel Oyet has condemned government plans to replace detained opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar, while expressing openness to renewed dialogue to revive the peace process. Despite deep divisions within the SPLM/A-IO, Dr. Machar and several key members remain under detention, drawing repeated calls for […]
Lakes State confirms 12 new cases of measles
Lakes State health officials have confirmed 12 new cases of measles. The confirmation follows testing of samples as part of ongoing vaccination campaign being conducted across the Country. Maker Malok, Director General at the State Ministry of Health, reported the confirmed cases in an interview with Standard Zone News on Monday. “We currently have 184 […]
Why Juba favors legal action over dialogue with fractured SPLM-IO
The transitional government has shifted its approach to resolving disagreements with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), opting for legal proceedings over further dialogue. Government spokesperson Michael Makuei, said on Saturday, April 26, that this decision follows a series of unsuccessful dialogues which led to the recent clashes in Nasir and Ulang counties of […]
SPLM-IO criticizes Lomuro’s divisive ethnic profiling remarks
The Deputy Chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO), Oyet Nathaniel, has strongly condemned recent remarks made by South Sudan’s Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro. In a press conference on Saturday in Juba, Lomuro categorized Nasir, Ulang, Akobo, Nyirol, Uror, Fangak, Ayod, Rubkona, and Panyijiar as “hostile” towards the […]
