South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
What began as a modest trade in peanuts and egusi seeds, locally known as Tesali, has blossomed into a lifeline for Betty John Lemi, a determined entrepreneur in Juba. Her small business has enabled her to purchase land in Gumbo, meet her daily needs, and support her family.
In South Sudan’s capital, Juba, a quiet crisis is unfolding in classrooms. Many girls are missing critical days of learning each month, not due to illness or disinterest, but because the cost of sanitary pads is too high. For these students, menstruation means lost education and a cycle of disadvantage that is hard to break.
Growing frustration over delayed and low salaries has led many public school teachers to leave their classrooms. Some have transitioned to private schools, while others have sought alternative employment to support their families.
Young people in Juba are gaining valuable hands-on skills training, enabling them to create jobs and transform their lives.
Following the Ministry of General Education and Instruction’s rollout of free education in 2023, Canal Primary School in Pigi County, Jonglei State, is facing a significant challenge: its classrooms leak during rain, disrupting learning for hundreds of pupils.
A local entrepreneur has created steady job opportunities for seven young people through a tree planting initiative, providing them with daily earnings from casual work. The project not only supports livelihoods but also contributes to environmental restoration, demonstrating that business can thrive alongside nature.
Government workers in South Sudan are struggling to feed their families amid ongoing salary delays.
In the past, many believed a blind person couldn’t use a computer,” Anthony Pitia said, a visually impaired computer instructor at the Rajaf Educational Center for the Blind in Bulluk. “But now, we are changing that.”
In 2020, armed with just one jerrycan of honey and a big dream, Hellen Jogo Andrew Elinana embarked on a journey that would transform her life. Today, this young and ambitious South Sudanese entrepreneur sells over 50 jerrycans of honey, evolving her modest start into a successful business. Her determination and vision have made her a millionaire and a shining example of what persistence and passion can achieve.
In search of financial stability, Kisinger Henry Joseph, a former teacher at Yei Day Secondary School, left his low-paying teaching job to pursue a more vibrant and creative path.
