Gweru - Wikipedia
Gweru, originally known as Gwelo, is a city in central Zimbabwe. It is on the centre of Midlands Province. Originally an area known to the Ndebele as "The Steep Place" because of the Gweru River's high banks, in 1894 it became the site of a military …
Gweru | Gweru | Midlands, Zimbabwe, History | Britannica
Gweru, town, central Zimbabwe, on the Gweru River. The original Matabele settlement was named iKwelo (“The Steep Place”), after the river’s high banks. The modern town, founded in 1894 as a military outpost, developed as an agricultural centre and became a municipality in 1914. Situated along the
Gweru Map - Midlands Province, Zimbabwe - Mapcarta
Gweru Gweru, originally known as Gwelo, is a city in central Zimbabwe.It is on the centre of Midlands Province.Originally an area known to the Ndebele as "The Steep Place" because of the Gweru River's high banks, in 1894 it became the site of a …
Gweru District - Wikipedia
Gweru District gets its name from Gweru River which has the city as its source and primary drainage basin.. Maintaining the theme of the midlands Gweru is very diverse. The name Gweru is a further corruption of the name Gwelo which was a distortion of the name Ikwelo given by isiNdebele speakers in the late 19th century. Ikwelo was the district because it was not a spot …
Gweru - One Zimbabwe
Gweru. Gweru, which is the sixth largest city in Zimbabwe, is located near the centre of the country and is the administrative capital of Midlands, one of Zimbabwe’s ten provinces. Previously known as Gwelo which was the name given by the colonial era force Pioneer Column, it changed its name to Gweru after independence in 1982 and has a ...
Gweru: top 10 attractions to visit - Discovering Zimbabwe - WILD …
Gweru Golf Club - Top attractions in Gweru -7 Gweru Golf Club is one of the top attractions in Gweru, Zimbabwe and is a must-visit destination for golf enthusiasts and leisure seekers alike. Located in the heart of the city, this picturesque golf course offers a challenging yet enjoyable golfing experience amidst stunning panoramic views.
Gweru - Discovering Zimbabwe - WILD TRIPS
Gweru Museum: The Gweru Museum is a small museum that showcases the cultural history of Zimbabwe, with a focus on the Gweru region. It has exhibits on national history, the colonial period, and local indigenous crafts. 3. Gwenoro Dam: Gwenoro Dam is a popular recreation spot located about 20km outside of Gweru. It offers opportunities for ...
Gweru – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Y W C A Hostel, 6025 Mkobal, ☏ +263 54-254086. accepts men and women. (updated Oct 2015 | edit) Baptist Convention of Zimbabwe Lodge, Cnr of Lobengula Avenue & Kopje Road (close to Gweru military Museum). Check-in: 11am, check-out: 10am. single/double rooms with outside bathrooms from $ 25. (updated Oct 2015 | edit)
Happy birthday, Gweru – the city that transformed itself
The country’s third largest city, Gweru, will be 100 years old this year – and what a lot has changed in that time for what was a small village a century ago. Once a village, now a bustling and dynamic city. In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with The Zimbabwean, Nobert Nhutsve, a local historian and regional director of the Zimbabwe ...
Gweru Zimbabwe | Off2Africa Travel
A small town in central Zimbabwe, about 3 hours south-east of Harare and 1.5 hours from Bulawayo. Originally an area known to the indigenous Ndebele as “The Steep Place” because of Gweru River’s high banks.