is as good as political violence in Harare, therefore there is need to record such events so that they are shared nationally. iv) Singularity (novelty)  If something has never happened before, it just might be news. Deviations from the normal, unexpected or unusual events, conflicts or controversies, drama or change are more newsworthy than the commonplace.  If a chief in your community calls for non-politicization of food, or respect of opposition, or the need for non-selective application of the law, that is automatically news that needs to be recorded and transmitted to HZT for further circulation as an alert. v) Conflict or controversy If somebody is struggling with a problem, it just might be news.  Two people from different political parties or same political parties arguing about a socio-political and economic issue are more newsworthy than two people who agree about that issue.  The tension between the subjects creates the conflict that often makes a story dramatic and interesting to read. While conflict between groups can be viewed as negative news, it often provides stakeholders with different opinions about policies and problems. c) Where Does News Come From?  Now we know what makes news. The following are the main areas of life in which we expect frequently to find news stories. For each category below, think of at least one event or situation which could make a news story in your own society. 9