MAYARDIT FM News

40-year-old man arrested for molesting 12-year-old girl in Tonj North

Police in Tonj North County have arrested a 40-year-old man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl on Thursday.

‘Enough is enough’ -army commander tells Twic, Abyei violent youths

The SSPDF has called for the immediate cessation of hostilities between communities of Twic and Abyei along the boundaries of …

Man dies from bee-stings as wife is hospitalized

A swarm of bees attacked and killed a man in Twic County, Warrap state on Tuesday.

Robbers of 1.2 million pounds arrested in Twic County

Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the stealing of over one million South Sudanese Pounds in Wunrok market, …

Nurse asks residents to buy drugs for Marial Lou hospital

A nurse in charge of Marial Lou health facility in Tonj North County is appealing to the community to contribute …

Cleric urges Twic, Abyei youth to give peace a chance

The Archbishop of the Episcopal Church – Diocese of Wau is appealing to young people engaged in violence between Abyei …

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Mayardit 90.7 FM broadcasts a variety of news, programs, and entertainment 17 hours daily in Turalei, Twic State. Mayardit’s programs vary in content and focus, including education, health, agriculture and other important issues, as well as music, sports and entertainment. Formats range from news and feature magazine programs, to talk shows and special coverage.

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International Womens Day

In March, nearly 4,500 radios were distributed in Turalei to listeners of Mayardit FM. A special distribution for women took place in Abyei on International Women’s Day. Approximately 500 radios were distributed to women during the celebration.

“We are in a critical time where we really need the support of NGOs in Abyei region and more importantly support to women. The distribution of 500 radios in Abyei is a great milestone during our international women’s celebration. Thanks to the great effort of Internews to bring us these radios in Abyei, we shall now have access to radio information of our present radio program and beyond”

Tabitha Achal, Radio recepient.

Some women who received the radios mentioned that they would contribute significantly to their understanding of the peace process. They stated that the task of building Abyei is for everyone and women contribute significantly to the process. The event was broadcast on the weekly show, Abyei Today.

Programs have focused on health, education, governance/business, agriculture, women & girls and youth and sports. The network uses a standardized program format; which can easily accommodate adverts, PSAs and sponsored programs, as well as material and longer programs produced by humanitarian and development organizations.