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South Sudan: Kiir Tells Political Parties to Prepare for 2026 Polls

Jan 16, 2025 | thetowerpost.com | Chol Mawel

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has called on the South Sudan political parties to prepare for elections at the end of the transitional period next year. According to the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation (SSBC) on Tuesday, President Kiir said the parties should register to participate in the elections in December 2026. “Elections are coming and that is the day you will be informed that go to cast your votes.
South Sudan: 20 Killed as SSPDF, SPLA-IO Clash in Nagero County

Jan 15, 2025 | thetowerpost.com | Chol Mawel

Renewed fighting broke out over the weekend between the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) in Nagero County, Western Equatoria State, resulting in multiple casualties and civilian property losses. SPLA-IO Major General Simon Samuel Alisoromo confirmed the clashes, accusing the SSPDF of launching an unprovoked attack on their cantonment area.
Over Two Million Yaka Meters Upgraded - UMEME

Nov 26, 2024 | thetowerpost.com | Tricia Ishimwe

Electricity distributor Umeme has expressed satisfaction with the move to upgrade their Yaka meters. This follows a call by the Ministry of Energy earlier this year to have all Yaka meters upgraded to make them digitally compliant to receive tokens so users can get electricity. The move was intended to extend the lifeline of the meters to 2045. According to Umeme, over 2.2 million meters have been upgraded.
MultiChoice Uganda Marks 30 Years in Uganda

Nov 25, 2024 | thetowerpost.com | Tricia Ishimwe

MultiChoice Uganda, the home of great Pay-TV entertainment, has today marked its 30th anniversary celebrations with a grand event to revel its remarkable contribution to Uganda’s entertainment landscape. The gala at Mestil Hotel, brought together subscribers, key sector stakeholders and trailblazers in the entertainment industry to honour MultiChoice Uganda’s three decades of excellence and impact.
Plascon’s “Ku Ground” Paint and Win Promotion Turns Ordinary Shoppers into Millionaires

Oct 31, 2024 | thetowerpost.com | Tricia Ishimwe

Plascon’s “Ku Ground” Paint and Win Promotion Turns Ordinary Shoppers into Millionaires In homes, hardware stores, and offices across Uganda, Plascon’s latest “Ku Ground” edition of the annual Paint and Win promotion has captured the nation’s imagination. Just four weeks into the 10-week campaign, the promotion has already created 24 lucky winners who have walked away with millions in cash prizes and brand-new motorcycles.
South Sudan: Large Number of People Risk Being Rendered Stateless

Oct 23, 2024 | thetowerpost.com | Chol Mawel

South Sudanese Interior Minister Angelina Teny has said that South Sudan has a huge number of people at risk of being rendered stateless because of the influx of refugees, returnees and the internally displaced persons. Addressing reporters at the Juba International Airport after attending an annual meeting for the Executive Committee of UNHCR in Geneva, Switzerland, Teny said the meeting sought to address the crisis and the protection of refugees, the internally displaced and the returnees.
South Sudan: Kiir Sacks Nilepet boss

Oct 21, 2024 | thetowerpost.com | Chol Mawel

South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sacked the head of national oil company Nilepet, according to a presidential decree. Managing Director Eng. Mohammed Lino Benjamin was relieved of his duties, according to a decree broadcast on state television on Thursday night. Lino had been in the job since July 10. Eng. Ayuel Ngor Kwocgor was named as new managing director, it said. The president did not give reasons for the changes at the top leadership of the government-owned oil company Nilepet.
MTN Uganda Expands 5G Access with Affordable Bundles in Latest Gaga Campaign

Oct 4, 2024 | thetowerpost.com | Tricia Ishimwe

With over 500 5G sites across the country, MTN Uganda is making waves in the digital space with its ongoing Gaga campaign, offering affordable 5G data bundles. These bundles are designed to give users high-speed access to 5G technology, enabling them to experience ultra-fast internet on compatible devices.
South Sudan Cabinet Entrenches Election Delay into Constitution

Sep 20, 2024 | thetowerpost.com | Chol Mawel

The National Council of Ministers on Thursday entrenched the extension of the transitional period and the delay of general elections into the transitional constitution. Addressing reporters after a meeting chaired by President Salva Kiir in Juba, Cabinet Affairs Minister Dr Martin Elia Lomuro, said the amendment will not extend the tenure of all government offices, and that the Justice minister was expected to present the extension to the parliament on Friday.
South Sudan's Kiir Fires Director General for Petroleum Exploration

Sep 20, 2024 | thetowerpost.com | Chol Mawel

South Sudan’s Kiir Fires Director General for Petroleum Exploration South Sudan`s President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday sacked the Director General for Petroleum Exploration and Production Authority at the Ministry of Petroleum. In a decree aired on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), Kiir relieved Eng. Deng Lual Wol and appointed Eng.