Country Zimbabwe Local time Tuesday 7:59 AM | Time zone SAST (UTC+2) Province Midlands Province | |
Lower Gwelo (officially known as Lower Gweru) is a developed communal settlement in the Midlands province, Zimbabwe and is located about 40km north-west of Gweru,and stretches a further 50 km to the west. Chiefdoms in Lower Gwelo include Sogwala, Sikombingo and Bunina.Currently there is a wrangle between two men over the chieftaincy of Bunina with Local government Minister Ignatious Chombo being accused of contravening the Traditional leaders Act. The settlement type is well planned and is mostly linear along roads although it is dispersed in some remote areas.There are several business centres which include Maboleni and Insukamini a former district administration centre which is also one of the few state townships in the country. Since 2003 Vine Ncube has been the councilor of Madikane Ward 1.
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Map of Lower Gwelo, Zimbabwe
Geography
Most of the areas are well watered and marshy. The major river is Vungu River which is a tributary of the greater Shangani river. Gweru River also passes through here to Shangani River.
Demography
The principal language is isiNdebele and is understood by virtual the whole populace.
Economy
Market gardening is the main economic activity in Lower Gwelo since the soils are fertile and well watered all year round.
Irrigation Schemes
It is positioned agro ecological region IV of Zimbabwe. Natural regions IV and V are too dry for successful crop production without irrigation. Lower Gweru has been blessed with the following irrigation schemes;