Community Newspaper

We have started a community newspaper recently called the 'Natisa News' and the first edition has been distributed in the Matobo community which includes Silozwe, Kezi, Mapisa, Natisa, Vulindlela etc, etc - basically Wards 16 and 17 which has approximately 9 thousand people.

The Natisa News has news about the Churches: Crossroads Community Church, New Life for All, United Pentecostal Church and Seventh Day Adventist Church, Ebenezer, Beyond Belief, Community, Operation Trumpet Call, Family Impact, Letter from the Editor, News from the Community Leaders or Chief, Technical farming side which is tomatoes at the moment etc. It's purpose is to spread relevant, accurate information within the communities, bring unity as well as being a tool to spread the gospel.

Articles are written in English and then translated and printed in the venacular - Ndebele. There has been such positive comments from folk in the community. I hope that this 'easy read' newspaper stimulates a reading culture amongst all age groups.

I feel quite privileged to be the Editor of this 'new' Newspaper and to serve the community in such a relevant, practical way.


By Molly Manhanga