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The population of
Zvishavane has grown substantially in recent decades due to a boom in mining activity. According to the 1982 Population Census, the town had a population of 26,758. By 1992, this had risen to 32,984. The population grew further to 35,128 in 2002 and was 45,325 in 2012.
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Zvishavane has developed over the years to keep pace with its growth. A Village Management Board was set up in 1921 and replaced with a Town Management Board in 1930. It was granted municipal status in 1968.
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Zvishavane is the home to 2 major football clubs which are:
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243:-Masvingo road. Other roads lead from Zvishavane to
287:(used for the town). The name is derived from the
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331:are also mined in the area.
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1123:Uzumba–Maramba–Pfungwe
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357:Mimosa Mining Company
504:mission and school,
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263:in Mozambique, and
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815:Matabeleland South
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462:Emmerson Mnangagwa
403:Top Football Teams
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