Ministry of Information and Communication - Central Equatoria State - RSS

17/08/2021

The State Ministry of Information and Communication has formally invited media houses including, but not limited to; SSBC, EBC, Radio Miraya, Eye Radio, Sama FM, Bakhita Radio, City FM, Radio One and Capital FM in Juba to cover and broadcast the opening and closing of Central Equatoria State Government performance review workshop scheduled for tomorrow the 18the day of August 2021 from 9am to 4pm for three days at the State Legislative Assembly hall.

We are glad that some of the media houses have already confirmed their presence. However, we kindly urge the followers of our page and those who already have received the copy of the official invitation including this message to circulate it widely particularly to newspapers and other media outlets.

Please accept our sincere appreciation for your cooperation

09/08/2021

August 9, 2021

Ministerial Order for deployment of press secretaries to all ministries and counties of Central Equatoria State signed by Minister of Information and Communication. The same order also assigned directors and their deputies to various directorates as heads of units in the ministry.

Those with access to radio can follow the announcement on EBC radio and SSBC.

03/08/2021

GOVERNOR EMMANUEL HOSTS DINNER FOR THE GREATER EQUATORIA PARLIAMENTARIANS FOLLOWING THEIR SWEARING IN CEREMONY INTO THE REVITALIZED TRANSITIONAL NATIONAL LEGISLATURE

JUBA.03.08.2021-Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony together with the National Minister of Environment and Forestry,Hon.Josephine Napwon have organized a get together party in honor of the newly appointed parliamentarians especially the Equatorian SPLM parliamentary caucus following the trust and confidence bestowed upon them by the top leadership of this country.

This development comes a day after their swearing in ceremony that was presided over by President Kiir yesterday in Freedom Hall making a potential breakthrough on the reconstitution of the revitalized Transitional National Legislature with over six hundred membership as stipulated in the revitalized peace deal.

Speaking during this gracious occasion,both speakers asserted on the following;

01- Congratulated the wise leadership of president Kiir for bestowing trust and confidence and pledged their full support to the party and the leadership.

02- Calls for unity of purpose among the legislators to enable the reconstituted transitional National Legislature to deliver up to it’s mandate and meets the aspirations of the people of South Sudan in their various constituencies that they represents.

03- To work in a collegial manner irrespective of their political belonging,tribes and religion and set a precedent for a legislature that is issues driven than politically driven;citing that the newly sworn in parliamentarians should embrace speaking for the people than for their party as a way to move this country forward

04- Reaffirms commitment to rally behind the leadership of President Kiir in the implementation of the Revitalized peace deal both in letter and spirit.

05- Urges members to forgive, reconcile and forget the past and open up new chapters for realization of peace and tranquility across the state

NB:The occasion brought on board,Advisors to the President,the leadership of the just reconstituted transitional National Legislature,leadership of council of states,Governor of Jongeli state,National Ministers,Parliamentarians,Central Equatoria state cabinet,Civil society representatives, religious leaders,signatories to the revitalized peace deal and other men and women from the different walks of life.

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23/07/2021

Reflection on today's meeting

July 23, 2021

Presided over by Rev. Dr. Hon.Andruga, the State Minister of Information and Communication in Central Equatoria, the meeting was attended by six heads of departments including the Director General. Although it was a brief introductory meeting, participants were able to arrive at the resolutions outlined below; thanks to the style of moderation.

1. To enhance the ministry’s financial and human resource capacity to better serve the honorable citizens of Central Equatoria State under the leadership of Hon. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony
2. To depoliticize the ministry and focus on achievement of its vision and mission of the ministry
3. To explore better ways of collaborating with Equator Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) to facilitate interaction between the state government and the community
4. To curb misinformation by a) immediately issuing official statement of the State government and b) deploying press officials in all government institutions as official sources of information for the State government

The meeting took place in a relaxed and friendly context with less regard to protocol. It was brief, interactive and conclusive yet more of learning and sharing of ideas.

19/07/2021

"I like working with young people so that I remain young" - Rev. Dr. Hon. Andruga

The newly appointed minister of Information & Communication for Central Equatoria took oath of office today and was immediately escorted to his office. In his remarks, he pledged to work with and learn from each and every staff of the ministry. The accompanying delegation was led by Hon. Sarah Nene Redento, deputy Governor of CES including the minister of cabinet affairs among others.

The Ministry of Information & Communication thanks the leadership of Hon. Emmanuel Adil Anthony for the wise decision to fill the vacancy and hopes to do more and better.

15/07/2021

News updates
July 15, 2021

The State Ministry of Information & Communication gets a new minister

14/07/2021

Updates from Ministry of Information & Communication

July 14, 2021

1. First phase of mapping revenue sources done

2. Process of asset recovery takes shape – legal administration of the State (CE) in picture

3. Announcement of re-deployment of senior staff and press people soon to be done (next week)

4. Mini studio to be set up (steel camera plus accessories already obtained)

5. The Ministry also plans to develop (to be supported by external ideas) official communication strategy for the State to guide information gathering and reporting

6. Director General has proposed to the acting Minister a motion to be tabled before Council of Ministers for deliberations; out of which a high level committee is expected to be formed to embolden the Ministry in its attempts to recover its assets currently illegally possessed and/or occupied

More to follow

Thanks

30/06/2021

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28/06/2021

Press Statement
June 28, 2021

Hon. Emmanuel Adil Anthony, Governor of Central Equatoria State inspects Juba City Council. More details on the inspection, progress made and the next steps to improve the campaign can be found in the Press Statement issued today by the Acting Minister of Information and Communication herein attached

21/06/2021

In the news today
June 21, 2021

A team of eight staff of the State Ministry of Information & Communication in Central Equatoria is currently inspecting private media companies such as photo & recording studios, internet cafés, advertisement companies, etc. as an attempt to identify and establish its potential revenue sources. This exercise is currently ongoing in Munuki, Juba and Kator Quarter Councils and will last for seven days or more. The exercise is also aimed at establishing the exact number of private media companies, their legal statuses and physical addresses in Juba and Central Equatoria State at large. The team will later produce a report that will guide the Ministry in exploring better ways of working together in light of the recent politicals changes within the context of the Revitalised Agreement as well as the Re-vitalized Government of Central Equatoria.

11/06/2021

Weekly updates - summary
Ministry of Information & Communication, CES, Juba

Tuesday/Wednesday June 8-9, 2021
Ministry represented by Director General in a two-days child protection workshop facilitated by National Disarmament Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (NDDRC) with support from UNMISS and UNICEF at Dembesh Hotel, Juba. The action plan for the Ministry of Information and Communication from this workshop is to develop a strategy of sharing the knowledge acquired from the workshop first with staff of the Ministry and secondly with the public.

Thursday/Friday June 10-11, 2021
The Ministry concluded a two-days orientation workshop for press secretaries and reporters who expressed readyness to start their work once deployed to the ministries. The workshop was financed using local resources of the Ministry.

Tuesday June 8, 2021
Director General hosted by Capital FM 89.0 where he discussed the structure and mandate of the ministry including the plans of the ministries and opportunities of working together with partners

Friday June 11, 2021
Director General represented the Ministry at the launching of the constitutional review process for the Revitalised Central Equatoria State Government at Nyakuron Cultural Center

10/06/2021

Important Notice
(June 10, 2021)

The Reviltalised Government of Central Equatoria State to launch Constitutional Amendment process tomorrow Friday 11 June 2021 at Nyakuron Cultural Center.

All constitutional post holders, Secretary Generals (Senior and Deputy), Directors General and Executive Directors of all State Government Institutions will be in attendance from 8:30am to 4pm.

The media is therefore invited to cover the event.

09/06/2021

For Immediate Release: June 9, 2021

Media advisory

This media advisory serves to inform all media houses in Juba that a 2-days' orientation session for press secretaries and reporters of the Ministry of Information and Communication, Central Equatoria State will commence tomorrow Thursday 10 to 11 June 2021 at Juba Civic Engagement Center within the Ministry premises. You are therefore invited to cover the event at the start on 10 June 2021 at 10am and at the end on 11 June 2021 at 3:30p.m

Thanking you in advance for honoring this invitation.

For more info, contact 0929264434 / 0918446183

08/06/2021

Today Capital FM will host the Director General of the Ministry of Information & Communication from 8-9 am to talk about the Structure and Mandate of the Ministry. The plans/priorities of the Ministry and opportunities of working together are also among other things to be discussed.

Tune in to 89.0 Capital FM for more of this story

07/06/2021

Orientation Workshop for Press Secretaries and Reporters

The Ministry of Information and Communication in Cenral Equatoria State will be conducting a workshop from 10 to 11 June 2021 to orient press secretaries and reporters on their roles and responsbilities. The workshop will take place at Juba Civic Engagement Centre within the premises of the Ministry. This workshop is the first of its kind in the Ministry since formation of the State government early this year 2021. It is a preparatory workshop in anticipation for the deployment of press secretaries and reporters to various state ministries

28 participants will attend this function for two days where they are expected to share ideas and experience regarding the work that they will be doing once deployed

A similar workshop will also be organized for press secretaries and reporters at the county level in near figure.

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03/06/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON THE 5TH SITTING OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS-CEG

This morning of Thursday,03.06.2021- the council of ministers in it's ordinary sitting No.05 as chaired by H.E Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony deliberated on number of memos forwarded by some ministers for deliberations.

Briefing the council members on the official commencement of the council's business, Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony started by briefing the members on the general security situation across the state as relatively calm with few pockets of insecurity reported in the counties of Lainya and kajo-keji respectively.

Hon. Governor Emmanuel Adil reiterated the government's commitment towards bringing the unfortunate situation into an end soon as efforts to beef up the security situation are intensifying.

Speaking to the media after their lengthy deliberations on the memos forwarded, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs who also doubles as the Acting Minister of Information and Communications,Hon. Wayi Goodwill Edward,confirms the following;

01- The Council resoundingly went through the memo presented by the Minister of Roads and Bridges and approved the rehabilitation of Terekeka-Tali-Tindilo road respectively.

02- The Council further directed the Ministry of Housing and Public Utilities to work closely with state government adhoc committee on land grabbing on finding out some amicable solutions to this persisting illegal practice being carried out by some defiant elements and bringing them into account.

03- Also,the council directed the state ministry of Roads and Bridges to continue mapping up all the roads and Bridges within the state and provides a comprehensive recommendations on instant rehabilitation.

On any other business(AOB), the council also touched on the Governor's acquaintance visit following the illegal allotment and demarcation of plots in Amadi and the council members reiterated the following;

01- Calls on the general public to distance themselves from indulging themselves into illegal land demarcation without government sanctioning.

02- Directed the civil population to uphold to the rightful channels or procedures of acquiring land which is through the relevant government institutions.

03- Warns in the strongest sense possible on the general public not to temper anymore on indulging themselves with any kind of plots allottment without government's sanctioning,otherwise it will be at one's peril peril since it has no binding agreement.
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27/05/2021

Reposted

27/05/2021

For Immediate Release: May 27, 2021

Media advisory

This advisory serves to inform all media houses in Juba that there will be an Ordinary Council of Ministers' sitting today 27th of May 2021 at the State Government Secretariat. You are therefore invited for press briefing at the Secretariat at 11:30 AM sharp.

Thanking you in advance for honoring this invitation.

17/05/2021

The Ministry of Information & Communication has today the 17th day of May 2021 learnt about the heartbreaking news of the death of Hon. Martin Mulai Dodo, the Minister of Gender, Social and Child Welfare in Central Equatoria State as published by the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs.

On behalf of the staff of the Ministry of Information & Communication and on my own behalf as Director General, I would like to pass our/my heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives and friends of the late Honorable Minister who also served diligently in various portfolios in the State and Local Government as well as in the ruling SPLM party.

His soul rest in eternal peace!

Mr. Umba Peter Bosco
Director General,
Ministry of Information & Communication
Central Equatoria State / Juba

07/05/2021

Today a team from the State Revenue Authority led by the Deputy Commissioner General visited the Director General of the Ministry of Information and Communication to discuss and share experience and knowledge on revenue-related issues. Among other issues discussed include, but are not limited to; challenges facing the Ministry in terms of revenue mobilization and strategies to improve resource/revenue generation.

Some of the challenges highlighted include;

1) Interference by other institutions of the government particularly at the national level

2) Inability of the particular income generating units within the Ministry to operate due to circumstances beyond the Ministry's abilities e.g. lack of office space and the necessary facilities - the cases of Nile Printing Press, Directorate of Information and Central Equatoria News Agency

3) Inadequate knowledge and lack of creativity at departmental level vis-a-vis income generation

4) Unfavorable terms in contracts signed between the Ministry and private investors/institutions

Etc.

The proposed solutions include capacity building, reviving the income generating institutions, re-negotiating some of the contracts and reclaiming the rights of the Ministry to collect and manage revenues

The team from the Revenue Authority echoed a possibility of holding a workshop that will bring together representatives of the income generating institutions of the State government to discuss and come up with better ways of boosting the revenue base of the State government

It is thus, our hope as Ministry of Information and Communication to see this happen for the benefit of the State government as well as for the citizens of the State whose benefit would come inform of services

05/05/2021

STATE MINISTER OF INFORMATION PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN MEDIA PROFESSIONALS.

Hon. State Minister of Information and Communication, Central Equatoria paid tributes to Journalists who lost their lives in the line of duty and celebrates the fundamental principles of Press Freedom and assess the state of press freedom throughout the world and South Sudan in particular to defend the media from attacks on their independence.

He said it is a day of reflections among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professionals ethics. Hon. Paulino Lukudu emphasized that, the State Government will not allow information that incites confusion or violence in the communities.

Hon. Paulino Lukudu called on all Media practitioners to support the information and communication sector in Central Equatoria State and South Sudan at large by investing, funding and developing the sector for a public good. He made this remarks on the occasion organized by AMALNA to mark the world press freedom day at Juba Regency Hotel on 4th May 2021.

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Press Secretary
Office of the Minister
State Ministry of Information and Communication
Central Equatoria State, Juba- RSS

04/05/2021

ATLEAST THREE PEOPLE KILLED IN INTERCOMMUNAL CLASHES IN LAINYA COUNTY

Leaders from Lainya county briefed Hon.Governor on the current intercommunal clashes between Pojulu and armed Mundari Cattle keepers which led to the killing of four people in the last two days of Saturday and Sunday injuring three others. The delegation that compromised of Lainya county area MPs both State and national, community leaders and County Commissioner.

Speaking to the media Hon. Dusman said that there is high tension in the community and called for calm from both communities to allow amicable solutions to prevail. She added that the two Commissioners of Terekeka and Lainya are tasked by the Governor to bring an end to these tensions.

Meanwhile the Commissioner of Lainya Hon. Emmanuel Khamis urged the people of Lainya County not to take law into their hands assuring them of urgent response by the government of the State. He confirmed the four people killed and three others injured.

Central Equatoria State Government condemned the incident saying it is with dismay that the State learned such barbaric incident. State Minister of Information and Communication urged the two communities of Pojulu and Mundari to embrace unity and peace as people of Central Equatoria State while the Government is working to resolve the issue permanently.

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Press Secretary
Office of the Minister
State Ministry of Information and Communication
Central Equatoria State, Juba - RSS

03/05/2021

CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE GOVERNMENT JOINS THE MEDIA FRATERNITY IN COMMEMORATING THE INTERNATIONAL WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY.

State Minister of Information and communication urged the media fraternity to shun propaganda in the State and country at large. Hon. Paulino Lukudu said that media fraternity should practice responsible reporting and embrace professionalism and ethics to shun propaganda to portray the potential of the nation in building peaceful, united south Sudan.

Hon. Minister also call on the media practitioners to abide by all Media Laws and code of conduct. He made this call in his press statement today 3rd May 2021 on commemoration of the International World Press Freedom Day.

Hon. Minister emphasized that, the State Ministry of Information and communication is committed to support the work of media professionals to exercise their duties in a conducive environment without intimidation or harassment. He added that, access to information is a fundamental right for all citizens and calls for cooperation for proper passage of credible and accurate information to the general public.

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Press Secretary
Office of the Minister
State Ministry of Information and Communications
Central Equatoria State, Juba- RSS

30/04/2021

PUBLIC INFORMATION

The Ministry of Information and Communication in Central Equatoria State will reached understanding with SAMA FM 99.3 Building Communities in Juba, to create a Forum called "Talk to CES Government" which will be every Friday with different Public Officers as a foundation for a Good Governance and enhancing public engagements to talk to their Leaders.
This came after series of consultations which resulted to today's talk show whereby I accompanied Hon. Issac Moro Genesio the Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agencies and Hon. Alex Elia the Minister of Animal Resources, Fisheries and Tourism to discuss more of their plans to serve our people.

28/04/2021

28/04/2021

Cultural performance by UNMISS

28/04/2021

COMMISSIONERS AND MAYORS FORUM

27/04/2021

Youth in Focus Show, hosting Hon. Paulino Lukudu Obede, State Minister of Information and Communications who is also the Acting State Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.

27/04/2021

MEDIA INVITATION TO COVER GRAND OPENING OF THE COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR'S FORUM.

Dear Media Houses,
You're hereby invited to cover the grand opening of Commissioners and Mayor's forum tomorrow Wednesday 28/04/2021 at 9:00 AM in Landmark hotel organized by Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency, Central Equatoria State in collaboration with UNMISS department of civil affairs.

The workshop is aimed to enhance conflicts mitigation, promote social cohesion, peaceful coexistence and support the implementation of the R-ACRSS.

Your Cooperation and presence will be highly welcomed.

Press Secretary
Office of Minister
Ministry of Information and Communication - Central Equatoria State - RSS

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