Zvishavane

Zvishavane is a certain Zimbabwe sightseeing destination and is also old town, which is known for its mines. Zvishavane is a region which is susceptible to infrequent rains and droughts. Rainwater harvesting provides an effective sources of water to the farmers. There are many such technologies, which are employed by different NGOs for the betterment of the people of Zvishavane. One such technique is roof catchment that has been successfully used by farmers in Zvishavane. Zvishavane is a place that is characterized by patterns of low rains and extremely high temperatures. To meet the growing crisis because of such climatic conditions, the farmers in Zvishavane have altered the manner of growing crops. They cultivate cash crops like wheat, beans and rice. Other crops are maize, millet sorghum, watermelons, chili, vegetables, bananas and tropical fruits. The incomes of peasants in Zvishavane have been radically improved by these methods.

Zvishavane Music:

Jonah Sithole was big name in Zimbabwean pop music. The musical guitar strummings of this man gave Zvishavane music a huge dimension. Zvishavane has its own chimurenga songs which relate the spirit of Zimbabwean struggle.

Zvishavane Minerals

Sandawana emerald mines are present in the region of Zvishavane. There was a discovery of Alexandrites in Zvishavane at a point of time but now the production has ceased.

The earlier name of Zvishavane was Shabani but now it retains its original name and Zimbabwean flavor.