Fun facts about Gweru
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Gweru was originally named Gwelo, derived from the Matabele settlement iKwelo, meaning 'The Steep Place'.
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Gweru, historically known as Gwelo, is the capital city of Zimbabwe's Midlands Province. Founded in 1894 as a military outpost by Leander Starr Jameson. the settlement grew from an area originally called "The Steep Place" by the Ndebele people, a reference to the high banks of the Gweru River.
From the “History” section
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The Boggie clock tower in Gweru was built in 1928 in memory of Major William James Boggie.
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Gweru, historically known as Gwelo, is the capital city of Zimbabwe's Midlands Province. Founded in 1894 as a military outpost by Leander Starr Jameson. the settlement grew from an area originally called "The Steep Place" by the Ndebele people, a reference to the high banks of the Gweru River.
From the “Culture” section
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Gweru is home to the country's oldest shoe manufacturer, the Bata Shoe Company.
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Gweru, historically known as Gwelo, is the capital city of Zimbabwe's Midlands Province. Founded in 1894 as a military outpost by Leander Starr Jameson. the settlement grew from an area originally called "The Steep Place" by the Ndebele people, a reference to the high banks of the Gweru River.
From the “Economy” section
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Gweru's local newspaper, The Gweru Times, once ceased publishing in 2015 but is now operational.
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Gweru, historically known as Gwelo, is the capital city of Zimbabwe's Midlands Province. Founded in 1894 as a military outpost by Leander Starr Jameson. the settlement grew from an area originally called "The Steep Place" by the Ndebele people, a reference to the high banks of the Gweru River.
From the “Media” section
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Railways arrived in Gweru in 1902, and it hosts the largest marshalling yard in Zimbabwe, Dabuka.
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Gweru, historically known as Gwelo, is the capital city of Zimbabwe's Midlands Province. Founded in 1894 as a military outpost by Leander Starr Jameson. the settlement grew from an area originally called "The Steep Place" by the Ndebele people, a reference to the high banks of the Gweru River.
From the “Transportation” section
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