859: “We should inherit our husbands land,” women demand changes to restrictive land laws
Women are demanding changes to laws and policies that restrict their rights to land ownership. The current land policy passes on the land of a deceased man to his family and denies his wife the right to own the property. The Chairperson of the Greater Equatoria Land Alliance, Lorna James Elia, says the law disadvantages single mothers. She also says high taxes are limiting women from acquirin...
6m Apr 03, 2019
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858: Isolated island community in Bor gets first learning experience
More than 200 primary-age children in Akuak Boma of Bor County have received books and scholastic materials, giving the isolated communities their first experience of a learning environment. Akuak is a remote island in the Sudd area that is largely disconnected from the rest of Jonglei state. The items including 120 exercise books, pencils, pens and other scholastic materials were delivered b...
6m Apr 02, 2019
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848: Create time for everyone to speak
Some of us who live in a traditional culture, love to listen to adults speak while we keep quiet, make excuses for not attending a wedding, and never make a phone call to your family while away on a trip. But it is important to create time for everyone to speak. Listen to the motivation today.
6m Mar 31, 2019
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857: Chess: Mind over Emotion for peace in South Sudan
The game of chess has for long been associated with intelligence and in some cases class distinction. That rhetoric is being challenged where the game is being tagged as a ‘war game building bridges in South Sudan.” In 2018, South Sudan became first in a chess competition beating 45 other countries becoming the first gold medal for South Sudan in any sport. Jada Albert Modi, President of the...
9m Mar 29, 2019
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847: How to Deal with Failure - Pt 3
Stick any of us into failure and life grinds to a halt, but how do you look back at past failures and go past theme and emerge victorious? Taurayi Mpunganyi motivates you to make positive decisions to beat failure. Listen to this episode.
8m Mar 29, 2019
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856: “MPs killing will not deter us from disseminating peace,” Parliamentary spokesperson
Parliament is demanding a swift investigation into the murder of the Member of Parliament representing workers, Simon Deng Bol who was shot and killed while on a peace mission in Central Upper Nile. The Transitional National Legislative Assembly today paid special tribute to the fallen MP. Chairperson of the House information committee, Paul Yoane Bonju said all flags in Parliament will fly at...
5m Mar 28, 2019
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855: Juba City Council sets 80% job allocation for South Sudanese nationals in hotel industry
Hotel owners have been instructed to ensure that 80% of their staff are South Sudanese nationals. The Deputy Mayor of Juba City Council, Thiik Thiik Mayar, issued the directive after a meeting with hotel managers in Juba. Mayar says the new policy will come into effect at the end of this month, to give more South Sudanese employment opportunities. He spoke to Sebit William in this interview.
8m Mar 28, 2019
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846: How to Deal with Failure - Pt 2
“Make the changes that will make the difference, study your mistakes and learn from them.” – Taurayi S. Mpunganyi Another person who has inspired me is a young boy in South Sudan, an orphan whose parents were killed right in front of his eyes because they did not have money to hand over to their killers, the men in armed uniform. An orphan at 15 – years, without parents, he missed parental lo...
7m Mar 28, 2019
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854: UN Special Representative, David Shearer's media briefing 27.03.2019
The UN Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMSIS), Mr. David Shearer spoke to journalists in Juba about the @UNPeacekeeping mission's mandate and the current peace process. He also spoke about the mission's role in supporting voluntary returns. We bring you his full statement.
8m Mar 27, 2019
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853: Civil Society proposes round table discussions to expedite peace process
As the countdown to the end of the pre-transitional period continues, the South Sudan Civil Society Forum is proposing round-table discussions to overcome obstacles and reach resolutions on pending issues. With only 45 days left to the anticipated creation of the unity government, civil society says the parties should move quickly to reunify security forces and meet the remaining milestones. ...
6m Mar 27, 2019
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852: NILEPET assures South Sudan public of enough fuel reserves
The government owned Nile Petroleum Corporation (NILEPET), is assuring the public that the country has enough fuel in its reserves to last until it receives more supplies. A fuel crisis hit the country last Thursday, crippling transport and prompting a hike in public transport fares. NilePet Director for Public Relations, Yiey Puoch Lur, says the public should not panic as supplies are expect...
5m Mar 27, 2019
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851: Largest joint-UN programme on education to reach tens of thousands of children in South Sudan
Tens of thousands of school children are set to benefit from a joint education program designed to improve access to quality learning opportunities. The program supported by the UN children’s agency UNICEF and the UN World Food Program will provide daily meals to seventy-five thousand (75,000) school children and equip learners with educational supplies and psychosocial support. The ‘educatio...
4m Mar 27, 2019
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845: How to deal with failure - Pt 1
“Successful people learn how to deal with failures, so why can’t you?” – Taurayi S Mpungayi Three years ago, I was invited to attend the communications startup conference whose theme was; “Confidence Building Actions,” the communications association was recognizing media owners who have exhibited great leadership skills in their communities. The speaker of the day surprised us by talking abou...
8m Mar 27, 2019
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850: National dialogue regional conference shifted from Renk to Malakal
Opposition groups are engaged in discussions with the National Dialogue steering committee on their inclusion in the national dialogue process. The consultations come after the SPLM-IO faction led by Riek Machar, the South Sudan Opposition Alliance and SPLM Former Detainees did not attend the last regional conference in Wau town after promising to join the process. The deputy head of the nati...
5m Mar 26, 2019
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849: Experts forecast normal rainfall despite searing temperatures
Farmers are being advised to prepare their gardens for a normal rainy period, despite the hot temperatures. The Undersecretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food security, John Ogoto Kanisio says a technical assessment carried out by the Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum in February, forecasts normal rainfall between March and May 2019. The forecast is however recommending wat...
6m Mar 26, 2019
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844: How to Live life without regrets
“In fact, if you were to die on your job, your boss would replace you before you are buried. So, when you close for the day, sit down and think how you can become more relevant to your family because you have a legacy to leave behind.” - Taurayi S. Mpunganyi We grow old by looking back at the mistakes we have made. The mistakes we have made along the way should not send us into a pit of regret...
6m Mar 26, 2019
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849: Tea-drinking promotes peace and reduces crime in Gurei residential area, Juba
A local initiative is using ‘tea-drinking’ to promote peace, unity and reconciliation among communities in the Gurei residential area of Juba. “Take-tea- Together” is a creative approach that was adopted by the ‘Salam Junub’ local NGO last year, that sees communities sit under a tree to discuss community-related issues over a cup of tea. Pulo Albino Alphonso, the head of the organizing commit...
5m Mar 25, 2019
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849: Army deploys as four killed in inter-communal clashes over fishing villages in Eastern Lakes and Jonglei states
The army is deploying a platoon to reinforce security and diffuse tensions between fishing communities from Eastern Lakes and Jonglei states, over the ownership of two fishing islands. This follows days of confrontations between the Ciec community of Eastern Lakes and the Ajoung of Jonglei that resulted in two deaths. Philip Aguer, Jonglei state Governor says the dispute over Chuet-Akuet and J...
7m Mar 25, 2019
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843: How to Build Worthwhile and lasting relationships
“Do not expose your partner's weaknesses to the outside world. Do not steal from them. Do not cheat on them. Do not compare your wife to another woman. Don’t use the money to manipulate your partner. Cherish and appreciate them through to their old age. This is what it means to build a worthwhile and lasting relationship with your partner” ~Taurayi S. Mpunganyi They say you feel butterflies i...
14m Mar 25, 2019
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849: WHO raises alarm over Neglected Tropical Diseases
The World Health Organisation is raising alarm over Neglected Tropical Diseases, which according to the health agency are silent killers in South Sudan. The WHO lists 20 neglected tropical diseases which affect the poorest, most vulnerable people who live in hard to reach parts of the country. Evans Liyosi, a Technical Officer in the WHO says the agency is conducting a mapping exercise in col...
27m Mar 22, 2019
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849: Japan to Assess possibility of Revitalizing River Transport in South Sudan
Japan International Corporation Agency – JICA, will assess the possibility of revitalizing river transport in South Sudan. This was revealed by the Japanese Ambassador to South Sudan, Sieji Okada. On Tuesday, Ambassador Okada announced an additional donation of twenty-five million US dollars to support peace implementation and development in the country. When Radio Miraya reporter Philip Wan...
4m Mar 21, 2019
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849: South Sudan forest cover under threat
As we observe the International Day of Forests, an environmentalist says more must be done to preserve the country’s forest cover for future generations. The Director for education in Magwi county, Onen Philip Awata says large chunks of forests across the country face the increasing threat of destruction for agriculture, industry, housing and economic gain. Awata says state and national gover...
7m Mar 21, 2019
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849: First Internet Governance Forum scheduled to take place next week
The South Sudan internet governance forum kicks off next week in Juba to identify existing and emerging internet-related public policy issues related to internet governance. The forum will among other topics look at internet opportunities and challenges. To bring us up to speed about this forum is Kennedy Bullen, Co-Chairman South Sudan Internet Governance Forum and Maksud Hossain
16m Mar 20, 2019
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849: Finding Happiness with Taurayi Sanders – Miraya Motivational speaker
Today March 20 is the International Day of Happiness. The theme this year is “Happier Together,” focusing on what we have in common, rather than what divides us. Everyone wants to be happy - and life is happier when we're together. So let's celebrate our common humanity. To put this into perspective is Taurayi Sanders Mpunganyi. He is a motivational speaker.
7m Mar 20, 2019
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849: #AUDIO: 16 People Killed in Fresh clashes around Sobat Corridor
At least sixteen people have been reported killed in clashes around the Sobat corridor in Central Upper Nile. SPLM-IO Governor in Sobat, James Banak Riang, told Radio Miraya reporter, Micheal Wondi that the violence erupted two days ago in the opposition-held Doma area. He revealed that half of the town was burnt down, leaving the civilian population in desperate need of humanitarian assistan...
3m Mar 20, 2019
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849: UNMISS deploys patrols to De-escalate tensions in Kuarjena County in Wau
The UN Mission in South Sudan has deployed a patrol team to de-escalate tensions following an attack on a civilian base in Kuarjena county, Wau state. This after nine people were killed and six others, including children, were injured when gunmen raided the Makonga-base area on Sunday. UNMISS Head of Field Office in Wau, Sam Muhumure, told our treporter Micheal Wondi that a long distance patr...
5m Mar 20, 2019
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849: New Measles Alert after 500 cases and 4 deaths are recorded
Health authorities in the country have issued a measles alert after 500 cases of measles were detected in parts of the country. Measles, a highly contagious disease that causes skin rash and fever has been reported in Abyei, Gogorial West, Mayom, Melut and Juba. In severe cases, measles can lead to sometimes fatal complications such as pneumonia and brain inflammation. To find out what the M...
6m Mar 19, 2019
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849: Challenges are not an obstacle to Peace in South Sudan,” – Peter Mayen
In January this year, the National Pre-Transitional Committee tasked to carry out preparations for the transitional period, said they needed $114 million dollars to carry out its activities. While the eight-month pre-transitional period entered its sixth month ticking towards its end, the NPTC is still faced with fubnding challenges. If you have followed the news, you may have heard the Oppos...
6m Mar 19, 2019
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842: Strong winds leave trail of destruction in Moyo, Adjumani and Yumbe
Trees toppled, roofs were blown away, school classroom blocks came tumbling down after high winds blew through Moyo, Adjumani and Yumbe districts in Northern Uganda. The districts are home to thousands of South Sudanese refugees who have sought shelter in Uganda. To find how the communities have been affected, Sworo Charles Elisha called up the Bishop of the Baptist Convention of South Sudan,...
5m Mar 19, 2019
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841: USAID Partnership to train 500 farmers in fall army worm control
Almost 500 South Sudanese farmers will get training and support under a new USAID partnership designed to combat Fall Armyworm, an insect that can cause significant damage to crops, including maize and sorghum. The new partnership has been struck between USAID; the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, Centre for Agricult...
6m Mar 18, 2019
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828: Morning Motivation – Pay your debts and don’t get into some damn debts
Have you ever gotten into a debt, because you wanted to keep appearance for someone who does not even care for you? That was a damn debt! You must save more than you should, exercise restraint and realize that you need to “hold yourself” because your money is your life. Want to find out why? Click the link to listen to Miraya Morning Motivation with Taurayi Sanders speak about smart money ma...
17m Mar 18, 2019
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840: Civil Society demand accountability for allocation of oil and non-oil revenues in peace process
Civil Society organisations are demanding that the transitional government comes out clearly to explain how oil and non-oil revenues are being used in the peace process. The civil society groups are raising this as one of the issues that must be addressed urgently as the Pre-transition period comes to an end. The groups launched a 60-day countdown last Monday to put pressure on the parties to...
3m Mar 18, 2019
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839: IDP influx in Yei Episcopal Church compound
More than one thousand three hundred displaced people have camped in the compound of the Episcopal Church in Yei town after fleeing renewed violence. The IDPs say they ran for their lives when men in military uniform descended on their villages in the Sika Maridi area. The Voice for Change – a local civil society organisation has handed out food and non-food items to the desperate IDPs. The ...
3m Mar 18, 2019
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829: Morning Motivation –Write a letter to your future self to improve your life
What hopes do you hold for yourself in the future? What fears and obstacles do you currently face that you wish to overcome? What resources do you I possess that will help you? What goals do you have that you aspire to? What faith do you hold in your own strengths? How will you remember what you have to offer? “Write a letter to your future self and see yourself attain and improve your li...
9m Mar 15, 2019
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838: Amnesty International calls to end arbitrary detentions in South Sudan
Amnesty International is urgently calling for respect toward the judicial guarantees, due process and freedom of people who have been arbitrarily detained for political reasons. The Human Rights watchdog says government must promote guarantees to dismantle the policy of repression implemented by state agents. The call comes after the Human Rights council in Geneva heard on Monday that continu...
8m Mar 15, 2019
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837: Manitoba Council for International Relations supports Trauma Healing Classes for IDPs in South Sudan
The Justice, peace and reconciliation committee of the Episcopal Church, has put together a series of trauma-healing classes for internally displaced persons to help them manage symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress. A team of 40 Internally displaced persons sheltered in the UN protection of Civilians site attended the three-day trauma healing training supported by Manitoba council of Canada. Dr....
4m Mar 15, 2019
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827: Morning Motivation: Do not fail to see opportunities around you
If you spend 600 South Sudanese pounds in a bar after work every evening, how much will the bar owner make by the end the bar closes? When you make calculations of how much you are spending in respect of your [patronage, you need to refocus and re-strategize because you may be emptying yourself to enrich another to your detriment. So, see the opportunities around you, fulfill solutions for th...
5m Mar 14, 2019
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836: UNDP launches Accelerator Lab for South Sudan Recruiting Talent
UNDP South Sudan has launched the search for three South Sudanese professionals to lead an Accelerator Lab dedicated to growing a solutions-focused diverse network of young change Makers. Kymberly Bays, Communications & Innovation Team Leader United Nations Development Programme, spoke with Irene Lasu, Miraya Breakfast Show host and explained how the accelerator lab works and how significant i...
5m Mar 14, 2019
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835: Vatican's Foreign Minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher scheduled for Week-long Visit to South Sudan
The Vatican’s foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, arrives In the country next week for an official visit during which he will meet with the President, diplomats, bishops and other key officials in the country. Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, president of the South Sudan’s Bishop conference has confirmed the vatican’s top envoy’s weeklong visit to South Sudan. He revealed that Pope Fr...
5m Mar 14, 2019
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834: Norway’s Special Envoy calls on parties to ‘increase momentum’ for peace
“Time is running out, there is no plan B, everybody should join forces to implement the process,” the Norwegian Special Envoy to South Sudan and Sudan, Erling Skojonsberg has said,  as an eight-month "pre-transitional" period ends In about two months. The government and opposition groups are expected to form a transitional government by May 12 under terms of the peace deal, signed last year. ...
8m Mar 14, 2019
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826: Morning Motivation: Dream big with your eyes very open
Do you have a plan? Did you know that a plan less life deprives you of greater opportunities? Well, If you don’t have a plan, you may have to pursue and desire to work with your hands to achieve and dream success. Listen here to find out everything you ever wanted to know, what a life without a plan means.
6m Mar 13, 2019
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833: Opposition delegates locked out of Hotel rooms in Juba over bill arrears
Members of the Opposition delegation to Juba have raised complaints about what they have described as harassment by hotel management. It all started when the opposition delegates were locked out of their rooms and denied food and access to their rooms. Addressing a news conference in Juba, SPLA – IO spokesperson, Col Lam Paul Gabriel, said opposition delegates resident in two major hotels in ...
3m Mar 13, 2019
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832: Civil Society Launches 60 – days countdown towards formation of R-TGoNU
The civil society forum has launched a 60 – day countdown to remind parties to the revitalized peace accord of the issues that must be urgently addressed as the Pre-transition period comes to an end. An eight-month "pre-transitional" period ends In about two months and the government and opposition groups are expected to form a transitional government by May 12 under terms of the peace deal, s...
6m Mar 13, 2019
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831: Women's Month; A conversation with South Sudan's Young female pilot
“Just get the dream, visualize it and get out and get it,” this is what drives Amelia Ajongo, whose passion for scaling the skies was achieved when she was declared one of South Sudan’s few female pilots.  As a woman from South Sudan, a country that has suffered years of conflict, Amela has pushed boundaries to raise South Sudan’s flag as one of the very few female pilots on the African contin...
6m Mar 12, 2019
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830: UNICEF and partners bring school text books to schools in South Sudan
UNICEF and its partners, along with the Government of South Sudan, are distributing textbooks to primary schools throughout the country. The textbooks designed along the South Sudan new curriculum were officially launched at an event last week. To tell us more about the text book initiative is UNICEF chief of  education, Shirin Mokhtar. Miraya Breakfast show host, Irene Lasu begun by asking ...
11m Mar 12, 2019
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825: Morning Motivation: Work and live within your means
How is it that a fruit vendor that from who you buy fruits from every morning has put up a mansion, dressed up their family, bought a new car and sent to school? So, what is it about this scenario? Do your job so well so that it gives you the lifestyle you desire. To achieve this you must be creative to find new opportunities. Want to find out more? Click here to listen.
10m Mar 12, 2019
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830: Women Setting the Peace Agenda in South Sudan
Staying with our conversations with and about women. In Juba, “Positioning women on top of the peace agenda” is the theme of a two weeks training that has attracted women in academia and local NGOs. The training is organized by the National Transformation leadership Institute. Joining me this morning to talk more about the position of women in Peacebuilding are: Mary Ayen Majok - Member of N...
20m Mar 12, 2019
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830: ‘Never Give Up’ – Suzanne Jambo South Sudan’s Female activist tells Women
It’s womens’ month and we continue with our conversations with the women of South Sudan who are working daily to make positive steps designed to improve the situation of women in the country. Suzanne Jambo, is one of the women that was nominated by some of the listeners of Miraya Breakfast show honoring her role in fighting violation targeting the women. She is the Founder of the John Garang ...
5m Mar 11, 2019
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830: Gorom Refuge Camp in the eyes of South Sudan's female journalists
The plight of refugees in South Sudan has been in the news, with refugees caught on camera in their terrible and frustrated moments. These stories have often been covered by male journalists and the narrative has been a portrayal of refugees as victims. Last week, a team of female journalists supported by Journalists for Human Rights initiative and the UN high commission for refugees travelle...
20m Mar 11, 2019
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824: Morning Motivation: Live and love your life
 “No one will make it happen for you, if you are going to increase responsibilities in your life then you must increase opportunities.” – Taurayi S Mpunganyi. Opportunity needs to meet preparedness. Want to find out more about today’s motivation, click the link to listen.
3m Mar 11, 2019
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