User:Chikandah

CHIZUMBA is a large multi-tribal village located in the Mwenezi District of Masvingo, about 150 km South West of Masvingo City and 20KM west of Rutenga. The nearest city is Francistown, about 150 km away. The village is situated in ward seven has the following Villages: Halimani, Madobhi, Chitafere, Ranganai, Muribhani and Mangwawu. Notable places are Chizumba Primary School, Chizumba Business Centre, Chizumba Dam Chizumba Clinic and the giant Mwenezi River separates Chizumba from Maranda. It is about 30 km from Neshuro.. The village has no police station, The village acts as an umbrella as it consists of different tribes under one roof: The predominant tribes are Shona and Shangaan. Chizumba is a typical rural area. The village lies in Region 5 and is prone to drought and people pride themselves in the art of ploughing drought resistant crops like sorghum, millet, ground and monkey nuts, sesame seeds and water melons among others and animal rearing, The village has surprisingly produced educated people like lawyers, accountants, bankers and academics. Notable families are Chikanda Sibanda, Madlome, Madhongi, Halimani, Chipetu and Mhlanga and Makare families.