Dreams take flight: Lazarus Peter joins IFK Göteborg in Sweden
South Sudan’s U17 football talent Lazarus Peter has finally seen his dream take flight—literally. Peter, 17, left Juba on Tuesday evening for Sweden, where he will join IFK Göteborg, one of the country’s top-tier football clubs. “His journey hasn’t been easy. The process of securing a visa stretched over a year, with two unsuccessful attempts […]
President Kiir orders sweeping financial reforms, warns against corruption
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has tasked the newly appointed Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, with leading reforms to restore best practices and strengthen governance at the Central Bank. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Othow and his deputy, Samuel Yanga Mikaya, on Wednesday, President Kiir emphasized the urgent […]
NILE PET rejects Workers’ Trade Union, urges registration amid strike
The management of Nile Petroleum Corporation (NILE PET) has dismissed the existence of a trade union for its workers, who staged a sit-in strike over delayed salary payments, urging them to register formally. In a statement obtained by Standard Zone News, Wednesday, Nilepet clarified that the Workers Trade Union is not legally recognized within the […]
Custom Market in Juba hit by another major fire outbreak
Juba’s busiest Custom Market has reportedly caught fire, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky, and vendors and shoppers are battling the blaze. Firefighters reportedly intervened in an attempt to prevent further destruction. The cause of the blaze remains unknown at this time. Custom Market, known as one of the busiest commercial centers in […]
Community radio seeks reopening after apology over shutdown
Radio Jonglei’s management has apologized to the public and called on the government to lift its shutdown order, following allegations of violations that led to the station’s abrupt closure. The community-based radio station was shut down over the weekend by state authorities, who claimed it had broadcast a provocative song inciting violence. In response, Tijwong […]
Community tensions prompt Nyamini land demarcation suspension
The Government of Central Equatoria State has suspended all land demarcation activities in Nyamini City, weeks after launching the demarcation and distribution of plots for both residential and commercial purposes. The suspension comes amid rising tensions among local communities over land allocation, forcing authorities to intervene. “In Nyamini, we have about five communities, and there […]
