Midlands Province Profile

Facts and Figures

There are 8 administrative Districts in the Province namely Chirumhanzu, Gweru, Gokwe North, Gokwe South, Kwekwe, Mberengwa, Shurugwi and Zvishavane. Within the cited 8 Districts are 8 Rural Local Authorities and 6 Urban Local Authorities. Consequently, the Midlands Province has a Strategic Plan synchronised with the Provincial Economic Development Plan (PEDP) in order to leverage on the province’s resource endowments including synergies with various stakeholders

  • A major mining province, endowed with significant deposits of gold, chrome, Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), coal, lithium, diamonds and other precious stones, making mining a major driver of economic activity in the Province.
  • A major industrial and commercial hub, with established industries in steel with the coming on board of Dinson Iron and Steel Company and ferrochrome production, footwear manufacturing, dairy processing and other manufacturing activities. The Province is also home to the historic Bata Shoe Company.
  • An important agricultural region, with potential for maize and small grains production, cattle rearing, dairy farming, winter wheat production, cotton production and commercial horticulture, supported by diverse agro-ecological conditions
  • Endowed with skilled and diverse human capital, and home to Midlands State University, one of the country's largest tertiary institutions, providing a strong foundation for skills development, research, innovation and industrial development.
  • Culturally diverse, serving as a melting pot of languages and cultures, including Shona, Ndebele, Tonga, Venda and Karanga, reflecting the Province's diverse population and heritage.
  • Rich in tourism, wildlife and recreational assets, with attractions including Antelope Park, Ngamo Dam Resort, KwaMahla Village Resort, White Waters, Sebakwe Conservancy and Gandavaroyi Gorges, Nyaurungwe and Chirisa Game parks, Mafungautsi Plateau-The Smoking Mountain, Scenic Hotel, Zhong Jin hotel, Buchwa and Mberengwa mountains among others.

Some of the best places to visit in Midlands Province

  • The Midlands Province is located at the center of Zimbabwe, featuring a rich blend of industrial history, wildlife reserves, and cultural landmark.
  • Why visit us:
  • Midlands Province contains Kwekwe, a city in with dominant mining and manufacturing industries, in which the Sable Chemicals Trust also maintains a presence
  • The main language in Midlands province are Shona and isiNdebele with Shona acting as a primary, widespread language and isiNdebele heavily featured in specific districs
  • Beyond the open plains, the overall scenery of Gweru seamlessly blends unspoiled African bushveld, tranquil river walks, and colonial-era architecture
  • The Midlands region represents the industrial and cultural past of Zimbabwe. Gweru, the provincial capital with its colonial edifices and museums, epitomizes this past: many visitors find it hard to miss the Boggie Clock Tower and the Military Museum.
  • Gweru has become a busy trade centre with some industrial development
  • Its products include ferrochromium, textiles, dairy foods, footwear, and building materials.
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