Top Story: King Ceaser Mulenga’s Gemtel deal in South Sudan hits snag
In 2006, King Ceaser, the I-Telecom’s CEO and the then proprietor of Gemtel, secured a franchise from Uganda Telecom Ltd (UTL) to use its national code (+256) in South Sudan.
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Akullu Grace pledges cross-border women peace initiative for Lamwo and South Sudan
My vision is to create a cross-border women’s platform for dialogue, trauma healing, peace education, and livelihood restoration, said Akullu.
Govt reassures public about President Salva Kiir’s health
The government of South Sudan has firmly refuted reports claiming President Salva Kiir Mayardit is dead.
Lamwo demand urgent action on South Sudan border security
Lamwo leaders continue to call for immediate government action to address security concerns and prevent further loss of life and property.
NRM MPs approve deployment of UPDF in South Sudan
During a special sitting at State House Entebbe on Friday, NRM MPs recognized the historical commitment to patriotism, nationalism and Pan-Africanism in the pursuit of national security and regional stability in approving UPDF troops’ deployment in South Sudan.
Strategy to combat human trafficking along the Uganda-South Sudan border launched
South Sudan faces similar challenges, particularly in Nimule border, where trafficking remains rampant.
Kapoeta’s gold rush: South Sudan’s silent trade fuels inequality
According to data published by the World Bank, South Sudan’s total reserves in 2020 gold inclusive amounted to USD183,614,817.
South Sudan becomes latest member of MEFMI – Eastern and Southern Africa
As a member of MEFMI, South Sudan will have the opportunity to participate in regional policy dialogue forums, training workshops, and peer learning initiatives.
Expedite your entry to custom union, Kadaga tells South Sudan
Beny Gideon Mabor, the Under Secretary in South Sudan’s Ministry of East Africa admits that there are gaps in the customs points both at the border in Elegu and Nimule.
Juba teaching hospital: lab technicians accused of selling blood at SSP50k per unit
Peter Ohure, a volunteer at NBB said daily the number of people turning up for voluntary blood donations range from 0-5 yet the demand for blood is high.
South Sudan’s Kiir in Uganda for IGAD
President Kiir will also attend the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit where South Sudan will be admitted as a new member state.
The effects of open border on HIV/AIDS and TB patients in Madi
Logoba HC3 is currently treating 30 HIV/AIDS patients from refugee settlement camps including others from neighboring villages of Kajio-Keji county of South Sudan.