Parliament summons ministers over Rumbek school land saga
Lawmakers in Transitional National Legislative Assembly are set to summon senior government ministers to explain a controversial decision to allocate part of the land belonging to Rumbek National Secondary School to Rumbek University of Science and Technology. The move follows growing public debate and political concern over the fate of one of the country’s oldest […]
CES lawmakers demand urgent action on land grabbing, revenue interference
Members of the Central Equatoria State Parliamentary Caucus in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and the Council of States have called for swift measures to address land grabbing and interference in state revenue collection by the South Sudan Revenue Authority. In a statement seen by The Standard Zone News, the lawmakers made their appeal on […]
Lainya MPs press Mujung over government failure on security
Lawmakers from Lainya County have accused the Central Equatoria State government of neglecting the worsening security crisis and poor service delivery in the area, during a tense meeting with Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on Wednesday. Led by Awate Esther, Chairperson of the Lainya Parliamentary Caucus, the Members of Parliament said the state had […]
Juba City lawmakers approve six-month financial report
The Juba City Legislative Council has officially endorsed the six-month financial report for the 2024–2025 fiscal year, outlining revenue collection, expenditures, and key challenges faced by the Juba City Council administration. During the council session, Deputy Mayor for Administration and Finance, Thiik Thiik Mayardit, stressed the importance of transparency and collective responsibility in managing public […]
