South Sudan women stun Uganda to reach Afrobasket semis
South Sudan’s Women’s National Basketball Team pulled off another stunning upset on Thursday, edging past Uganda 69–68 in the dying seconds to secure a spot in the semifinals of the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket 2025 qualifiers. With only 38 seconds left and Uganda up by one, Akon drew a crucial foul and stepped to the line […]
Critics slam NBG governor’s county tours as wasteful
Critics in Northern Bahr el Ghazal are accusing Governor Simon Uber Mawut of wasting public funds on political ceremonies, citing that his constant tours for grassroots events come at the expense of desperately needed public services. While the governor’s office defends the county-to-county celebrations as vital for connecting with citizens, a section of critics argues […]
Political indiscipline threatens peace in South Sudan, Yakani warns
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Mr. Edmund Yakani, has issued a stern warning that South Sudan’s fragile peace is at serious risk due to deep-rooted political indiscipline and the persistent use of violence by the ruling political class. Speaking in response to the collapse of the Tumaini Declaration, an […]
Commissioner apologizes to South Sudanese refugees
Turkana County Commissioner Julius Kavita has publicly apologized to South Sudanese refugees following a recent incident at Kakuma Refugee Camp. The statement was made during the anniversary of the historic Toposa–Turkana peace agreement, a milestone for cross-border unity. “I appeal to South Sudanese refugees residing in Kakuma and the broader Turkana County area, urging them […]
Juba to host landmark summit for property investment
Juba is set to host a landmark real estate investment summit this September, as Smart Properties Limited launches the Real Estate Summit 2025. The first-of-its-kind event designed to attract domestic and international investors to South Sudan’s emerging property market. Speaking during the official launch in Juba, Louis Kwot Akolith, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Lands […]
MP proposes fuel subsidy for water tankers to slash prices in Juba
As the water crisis in Juba deepens, leaving residents struggling with exorbitant prices, a Member of the National Legislative Assembly, John Agany is proposing fuel subsidy for water tankers, a move that could cut costs and ensure fair access to clean water across the city. Agany proposed that a specific petrol station be designated to […]
Teng vows to restore winning spirit in struggling South Sudan football
The renowned football coach and former international player Teng Deng, who has declared his candidacy for the presidency of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), has pledged to usher in a new era of reform, transparency, and results-oriented leadership in South Sudanese football. Teng, 38, is the only contender in the four-man contest with a […]
Stop governing through crisis: activist slams leaders for using violence to cling to power
Activist Edmond Yakani has accused the country’s leaders of deliberately using violence and instability as a political tool to gain and maintain power, demanding an immediate end to what he called their ‘political immaturity.’ Yakani, the outspoken Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), did not mince words as he condemned a […]
KUBRI internship program launched to bridge youth employment gap in South Sudan
The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in collaboration with UNFPA and Impact Health Organization (IHO), has launched the KUBRI Internship Program, an initiative aimed at connecting university graduates with hands-on experience in public institutions. The launch, held at Glory Regency Hotel’s Jonglei Hall, brought together government officials, development partners, youth leaders, and 45 selected interns. […]
Clashes in Abyei threaten years of peace progress – UN Warns
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has issued a strong warning following deadly clashes between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities. According to the press release seen by SZN, UNISFA warned that the fresh violence in the area threatens to unravel over two years of hard-won peace in the disputed region. “On […]
