National Bureau of Standards in Wau burns different types of expired goods
Rejoice Michael Charles National Bureau of Standards in Western Bhar El Ghazal State burned to ashes different types of expired goods at Ngolembo over the weekend. Director of National Bureau, Francis Ibrahim, explains that they found these expired goods in Wau and Jou markets, Voice of Hope Radio reported. He added that some time bad […]
SSBC Radio in Wau starts to broadcast programs from Juba TV
Chagai Mading Chagai, Jr. South Sudan Broadcast Cooperation or SSBC Radio in Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal State started to locally run national television programs through the state radio. Minister of Information and Communication Samuel Nicola Cornelio asks the audiences in the state to follow SSBC radio in Wau because it started to air SSBC […]
Chiefs demand more police stations to boost security in Wau Municipality
Cecilia John Akile Soghair Chiefs of Hai Baggari Jedid, Hai Khamsin and Jebel Kheir are demanding for more police stations to provide security services within Wau Municipality. Chiefs’ representative, Joseph Anthony, recognizes that lack of security stability within the area was the main challenge forcing citizens to remain in the camps, Voice of Hope Radio […]
Abyei community in Wau condemns ‘barbaric attacks’ on Aniet town
Abyei community in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal State condemned the barbaric attacks on Aniet town and its surrounding on Thursday 10 February 2022. Abyei community chairperson Alor Deng Koor says the attacks launched allegedly by Ajak Kuac sons of Twic County of Warrap State led to partial destruction of Jol Jok market. He explained […]
Wau Local Football Association calls for support to women footballers
Women Committee of Wau Local Football Association on Tuesday evening concluded South Sudan Women Cup with a call for support to women football in the state. Voice of Hope radio quoted Chairperson of Women Committee, Suzy Peter, revealing that the development of women football is going very slow due to lack of enough moral and […]
Governor Lobong travels to Wau to attend Great South Sudan Run marathon
Eastern Equatoria Governor, Louis Lobong Lojore, accompanied by three ministers of the state , travelled to Wau to attend the Great South Sudan Run peace marathon for Greater Bahr el Ghazal. He says the Council of Ministers approved the trip because it is an opportunity for them to interact with other states, Radio Emmanuel reported. […]
Egyptian Irrigation to donate equipments to state government in Wau
Egyptian Irrigation in Wau is expected to give a number of equipments and vehicles to the Ministry of Roads and Bridges in Western Bahr el Ghazal State, reveals Engineer Khalil Mahmud, Egyptian Irrigation Deputy Managing Director in Wau. He says they received a document from the Egyptian embassy in South Sudan regarding cooperation and collaboration […]
South Sudan Cup 11th edition launched in Wau Stadium
The 11th edition of South Sudan Cup was launched in Western Bahr el Ghazal on Thursday evening where Al Hilal Wau beat Black Eagle of Aweil 3-2 at Wau Stadium. President of South Sudan Football Association, Augustino Madut, reveals that they chose Wau for hosting Zone 1 and the official inauguration of the tournament due to […]
Wau youth launches Miss High School in Western Bahr el Ghazal State
Wau Youth United for Fashion, Talent and Development Centre on Tuesday launched Miss High Schools in Western Bahr el Ghazal State. The program is meant to encourage girls to use artificial makeup product and raise awareness on early child marriage, Voice of Hope Radio reported. The Manager of the Centre Denis Joseph says they target […]
AMDISS conduct workshop on media ethic and safety for journalist in Wau
Association for Media Development in South Sudan or AMDISS with fund from USAID is training Journalists of Bhar El Ghazal region in Wau on media ethics, safety, gender-based violence reporting and trauma healing. ADMISS representative, Juma Peter reveals that workshop aims at equipping the journalists on excellent gender-based violence reporting while observing the media ethics […]
A Mother gives birth to quadruple babies in Wau Teaching Hospital
A 21-year-old mother gave birth to four babies: two boys and two girls in Wau Teaching Hospital in Western Bahr El Ghazal State. Voice of Hope Radio reported that Achai Garang Gau delivered through operation due to difficulties. Dr. Justin Pitya Wani the babies will be under supervision by the paediatric department. The doctor who […]
Security and medical budgets major challenges of Wau Hospital, says minister
Security and medical budgets are the major challenges facing Wau Teaching Hospital, clarified, Dr Vincent Taban Joseph, Minister of Health and Environment in Western Bhar El Ghazal State. He appealed to the concerned authorities to increase the budget of medicines, urging nurses to stop selling drugs within the hospital, Voice of Hope Radio. Clip 1 […]
Activist urges national government to address Wau County status
Activist urges the government of Western Bahr el Ghazal State to use dialogue and address the outstanding issues and status of Wau County in order for the citizens to live without fear. Voice of Hope radio quoted David Onafruo encouraging signatories to Revitalized Peace Agreement to deal with the county status, since it is one […]
Wau Mayor urges all organized forces to carry guns during duties only
Wau Mayor urges all organized forces to carry guns only when they are on their official duties. Paulino Saeed Uku requests state authorities to help the municipality in fighting the presence of guns in the hands of people who are moving with weapons within the town without official authorization from the government. Mayor Saeed urges […]
Wau Catholic Bishop receives first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine
The Catholic Bishop of Wau Matthew Remijo Adam Gbitiku on Tuesday received his first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine against. The event happened after diocesan health office and the state ministry of health organized to vaccinate church leaders including nuns and priests and some staff working in secretariat. Diocesan health coordinator Dr. Jurel Payii Mamur confirms […]
Wau Catholic Bishop reshuffles parish priests in some parishes
Catholic Bishop of Wau Matthew Remijo Adam Gbitiku appointed new parish priests for some parishes in the Dioceses. Vicar General Fr. Germano Bernardo Baku says the Bishop appointed five parish priests and two deputies, Voice of Hope Radio reported. He explains that the Bishop Remijo after meeting council of priests and advisors come out with […]
Kunuz group leaves Wau to participate in states theatre festival in Juba
The Kunuz Group for Arts and Drama in Western Bahr El-Ghazal state on Wednesday left to capital city Juba to participate in the states theatre festival. Chairperson of the group Wol Bol Madut points out that the group will participate with a drama and wish them success in representing the state. Wol assures their readiness […]
Wau Municipal authorities close down Regency Hotel due to bad practices
Wau Municipality in a local order closed down Regency Hotel due to bad behaviours and practices which are not needed in the community. Mayor of Wau Paulino Saeed Uku explained that the order came after complains raised by the community, Voice of Hope Radio reported. He adds that they have started implementing the order after […]
Wau Hospital records high teenage pregnancies, confirms gynecologist
Gynecologist at Wau Teaching Hospital says during the last 16 months they recorded high rate of teenage pregnancies excluding St. Daniel Comboni Hospital, Mary Help and other health units in Western Bahr el Ghazal State. Dr. William John Musa explains that out of 7,946 pregnant mothers, 1,863 of them are between 15-19 years and 56 […]
Police hands to Wau Catholic Bishop his stolen items, Vicar General confirms
Police handed to Catholic Bishop of Wau Matthew Remijo Adam Gbitiku his items stolen on the 9th of May, Vicar General confirms to the media. Fr. Germano Bernardo Baku says thieves sneak into the house of Bishop and disappeared with 70 thousand South Sudanese Pounds, 20 thousand US Dollars two laptops computers and other items. […]