by Ncaba Ntshakala
The Christian Revival Centre Global (CRC) has empowered over 100 young people from Kwaluseni, Fairview, and Ngwane Park, where the church provided them with invaluable knowledge and the promise of seed capital for future business initiatives.
The session, led by the church’s founder and leader, Apostle Nkosingiphile Mbhamali, was held at the church’s Eswatini Branch at Ngwane Park, Cardo Square.
Apostle Mbhamali emphasized the pivotal role of the church in shaping the lives of young people, particularly in creating opportunities for personal and professional growth.
He stated, “It is crucial for young people to avoid trouble and work towards a brighter future. The church aims to equip the next generation to understand how the world operates, which will make them successful.”
Mbhamali encouraged the youth to form cooperatives and return to the church with project ideas, which the church will help fund through seed capital.
He emphasized that young people have the potential to change their own history and create successful lives for themselves where he cited his own rise from a challenging background to becoming a successful businessman and leader of two major churches one in Eswatini and the main branch in Richards Bay, South Africa.
The session also featured insights on skill development and personal branding. Mbhamali stressed the importance of young people honing their skills, as the modern world values competency.
He further highlighted the significance of social media, both as a tool for growth and a potential pitfall. “Social media can make or break your future.
It’s important to use it wisely, as it can open doors or close them depending on how you present yourself,” he warned.
He highlighted that companies do visit a person’s social media to figure out the calibre of that person.
The church leader stressed that young people have the potential to push themselves, but he cautioned that if you do not have clear vision, that same potential can be destroyed.
In addition to empowerment, the session addressed social issues such as gender-based violence (GBV).
Members of the Royal Eswatini Police Services (REPS) from the Domestic Violence and Child Protection Unit participated in the event,
urging the youth to be mindful of the dangers of GBV and the legal consequences outlined in the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence (SODV) Act.
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Officers Mzwandile Mkhabela and Mathunjwa Thobeka discussed the impact of poverty, education, and early parenthood on domestic violence and stressed the importance of self-awareness and proper conduct.
Young people engaged during the session where they also shared their views and experiences.
Vikimpi Nhlabatsi asked for more clarity from the officers on the issues of abuse and the extent that the law works.
He also sought clarity on issues of DNA and how the law operates in arresting mothers that mislead their children by giving them wrong identity and surnames.
Manzini South Bucopho (Khoza chiefdom) Mzwandile Masina also encouraged the young people to stand up and start doing something. Masina applauded Mbhamali and the church for opening such an insightful session.
CRC gifts food parcels to over 100 elderly
The Christian Revival Centre Global (CRC) continues to make a significant impact in the community as it gifted food parcels to over 100 elderly individuals recently as part of its community development program.
The initiative, which was led by Apostle Nkosingiphile Mbhamali, has been said to provide much-needed support to elderly residents in Manzini.
During a special service hosted by the church, Mbhamali emphasized the importance of caring for the elderly, stating that true gospel extends beyond preaching to practical acts of kindness.
“We believe in sharing what we have with the community, especially with those in need. Empowering the elderly and the community at large is central to our mission,” Mbhamali said.
The initiative has been met with heartfelt gratitude from the recipients. Elizabeth Mkhabela, one of the elderly beneficiaries, expressed her appreciation, saying,
“We are very grateful to Apostle Mbhamali and the church for their kindness. It’s heartwarming to see a young leader making such a significant impact in our lives.”
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Many of the elderly expressed their joy, noting that the compassion and care shown by CRC was unlike anything they had experienced before.
They commended Mbhamali and the church for their continuous efforts to provide for the community, particularly during these difficult times.
Moreover, CRC has also implemented other programs, such as youth empowerment and poverty alleviation initiatives, all aimed at uplifting the Manzini community.
Apostle Mbhamali vowed that the church would continue distributing food parcels to those in need, recognizing the challenging situations many households face.
