WES: Women-led agricultural initiative spurs hope and growth in Mundri
By Doroka Tabitha- Mundri East County With the rainy season nearing in South Sudan, a powerful story of resilience and transformation is taking root. In Witto Payam, Mundri East County of Western Equatoria State, a group of determined women are not simply preparing for the rains they are preparing to reshape their future. Bound by […]
Civil servants voice frustrations over delayed salaries
Civil servants have expressed growing frustration over delays in their monthly salary payments, citing a lack of government action despite prior assurances. This discontent follows a statement released last month by Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Clusters, reaffirming the government’s commitment to timely salary payments for civil servants and […]
Repair Juba-Nimule highway, Yakani tells government
A prominent civil society activist has urged the government of South Sudan to urgently repair the deteriorating Juba-Nimule Highway, warning that the road continues to worsen due to heavy rains. Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), made the appeal, stressing that the highway – South Sudan’s primary link […]
Jonglei constructs dykes to counter potential flood threat
In anticipation of potential floods as the rainy season begins, Jonglei State authorities are doubling efforts to construct major dykes to prevent devastation. According to a statement seen by Standard Zone News, Jonglei Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has directed county commissioners to ensure the construction of numerous dykes. Currently, the state has started construction […]
Juba residents embrace Easter with faith and resilience
As Easter approaches, residents of Juba are bracing for celebrations marked by faith and perseverance, even as economic hardship continues to weigh heavily on many families. Easter, one of Christianity’s holiest days, commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after His crucifixion. For many faithful in South Sudan, it’s a time of deep reflection, […]
Trade agent pushes for standardized customs procedures and streamlined operations
The South Sudan Freight and Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has called on the government to urgently standardize customs procedures and establish streamlined systems to enhance trade efficiency and cargo clearance across the country. Mr. Mawa Moses, Chief Executive Officer of SSFFA, expressed concern over the persistent challenges faced by clearing agents and the broader business community. […]
SSRA’s Revenue Public Report Earns Praise for Transparency
The recent public disclosure of South Sudan’s non-oil revenue collection by the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has garnered praise for its commitment to transparency. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), commended the SSRA’s openness after Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng revealed that South Sudan collected 132.6 billion South […]
Global Markets Witness Sharp Decline Amid Economic Uncertainty
Global stock markets experienced significant turbulence today, with major indices falling sharply. Economists attribute this to fears of rising interest rates and slowing growth in key economies. Analysts recommend caution, noting that the next quarter will be critical for stabilizing investor confidence.
