Bindura
Bindura is located in the Mazowe Valley about 88 kilometers north-east of Harare in the Mashonaland Central Province of Zimbabwe .
Background:
Bindura is the administrative capital of Mashonaland Province. The perennial Mazowe River runs around Bindura and through the north-eastern perimeter.
Bindura was originally named Kimberley Reefs after the gold mine which was opened in 1901, and changed to Bindura in 1913 when the railway arrived. Bindura is probably an Anglicised version of the Shona Phrase, pindura mhuka, meaning “turn the game”.
Population:
46,275 (2012 Census)
Business:
Bindura Nickel, a subsidiary of Mwana Africa plc, mines nickel, copper and cobalt in the area and operates a smelter refinery just south of the village. Cotton and maize is grown intensely in the region.
The business community in Bindura is steadily growing. Tourists can also find stalls and souvenirs in the vicinity. The local restaurants are worth a visit.
Health:
The Bindura Provinvial Hospital is one of two in the region; it is government owned and has a dedicated maternity ward, which takes up 25% of bed capacity.
Education:
The first basic school in Bindura opened in 1912. One of the nation’s universities Bindura University of Science Education is found in the town. Bindura is also home to the SOS Children’s village, which is a charity organisation in support of caring for children who cannot be cared for by their biological families.
Activities in Bindura
Bindura is not a tourist destination, however with Acadia Dam being not too far away, it is a draw card to the area. There are camping sites, chalets, ablutions and braai facilities for overnight stays, too. Visit Paradise Pools at the dam for a day filled with sun and relaxing.
