Funny Kadzuwa, a farmer in Namputu Village of Group Village Head Chikumbu in Mulanje District, is a member of Tigwirizane Smallholder Farmers Club. She remains optimistic about the future of banana farming in the district, despite the challenges posed by the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) outbreak that affected severalContinue Reading
(Nairobi) – Nine Kenyan employees working at the South Sudan embassy in Nairobi have taken legal action by filing a case at Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations Court. They claim they have been underpaid and experienced lengthy periods without receiving their salaries over the past 13 years. Court documents revealContinue Reading
South Sudan’s national basketball team, the Bright Stars, will initiate their pursuit of a landmark first African title as they go up against Guinea on August 12 in Luanda, Angola. The match marks the commencement of the 31st edition of AfroBasket, the preeminent men’s basketball competition on the continent, scheduledContinue Reading
The chiefs of defence forces for South Sudan and Uganda have agreed to immediately establish a joint investigation committee to examine the deadly clashes that have occurred along their shared border, particularly in Kajo Keji County, Central Equatoria State. The 14-member committee, with equal representation from both countries’ armies, willContinue Reading
(JUBA) – General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda, engaged in significant discussions with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Saturday afternoon at the State House in Juba. The discussions centred on enhancing bilateral relations and advancing stability in the region. General Kainerugaba arrived in Juba earlierContinue Reading
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have officially received a refurbished military justice and district courthouse at Bilpam Headquarters, thanks to the assistance of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). During the handover ceremony, SSPDF Spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang expressed his optimism that the upgradedContinue Reading
The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (MOICT&PS) of South Sudan, in collaboration with the World Bank, has revealed plans to commence the installation of a fibre optic cable linking Kenya to South Sudan in early 2026. This initiative is anticipated to enhance internet connectivity in the countryContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Uganda’s top military commander held a closed meeting with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Saturday, as the two neighbouring countries attempt to steady a fragile security alliance following recent deadly clashes along their border. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, arrived in the SouthContinue Reading
Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has issued a warning against the use of illegal exchange rates while outlining key priorities to stabilize the foreign exchange market, strengthen the economy, promote digital financial inclusion, and curb unethical banking practices. During a stakeholders’ meeting inContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Nine Kenyan employees of the South Sudan embassy in Nairobi have taken the Government of South Sudan to court, accusing embassy officials of withholding or misappropriating their salaries for more than 53 months over the past 13 years. Court documents filed at Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations CourtContinue Reading
