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Gwanda District, administered by Gwanda RDC, is located in Matabeleland South Province and shares boundaries with Beitbridge District to the South, Matobo District to the North West, the Republic of Botswana to the South West, Umzingwane District to the North, Insiza District to the North East, as well as Mberengwa and Mwanezi Districts to the East. It also encapsulates Gwanda Town, the provincial capital. The district falls within natural regions IV and V and has five communal lands with five traditional chieftainships as follows; Matshetsheni Communal lands- Chief M. Masuku, Wenlock Communal Lands- Chief K. Mathema, Garanyemba Communal Lands- Acting Chief J. Ndlovu, Dibilashaba Communal Lands- Chief O. Marupi, Bolamba Communal Lands- Chief K. Mathe.
The district’s human population stands at 124 548 (Zimstat, 2022) with the main indigenous languages spoken being Sotho, isiNdebele, chiVenda and isiJahunda. The main economic activities in the district include mining, agriculture and ecotourism with non-timber forestry products also making a major contribution to livelihoods.
Development coordination in Gwanda District also falls under the ambit of the Gwanda District Development Coordinator’s (DDC) who is an ex-Officio member of Gwanda Rural District Council.
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Investment support by Gwanda RDC
On the part of Gwanda RDC the following intrinsic characteristics exist to promote investment,
innovation, industrialisation and trade within the district;
- A far-reaching and fairly trafficable road network
- Fair coverage of social services such as schools, clinics and recreational centres
- Extension of Manama Rural Service Centre to create over 800 Business & Residential stands – pending layout approval
- A healthy relationship with both local and international development partners
- Strategically positions rural service centres, business centres and urban set ups (Colleen Bawn) with a range of potential consumers for products
- Provision of improved markets through the conduction of cattle sales within the communitie
Our organization realizes the benefits of forming work teams.
Gwanda RDC is led by a highly qualified and skilled executive team which is supported by a vibrant and dynamic staff complement.
