Why Bindura
Bindura is a city in Zimbabwe that functions as the administrative capital of Mashonaland Central province. Situated approximately 88 kilometers northeast of the national capital, Harare, the city lies within the fertile Mazowe Valley. The year-round flow of the Mazowe River passes around the settlement, traveling along its northeastern border.
Originally established following the opening of the Kimberley Reefs gold mine in 1901, the community was initially known by the mine's name. The area was renamed Bindura in 1913 to coincide with the arrival of the railway line. The modern name is likely an English adaptation of the Shona phrase pindura mhuka, which translates to turn the game. Formal education in the locality dates back to 1912, when its first basic school opened. Over the decades, the settlement has expanded significantly, growing from a population of 18,243 in 1982 to 21,167 in 1992, and reaching 46,275 by the 2012 census.
The surrounding region is recognized for its intensive agricultural output, particularly the cultivation of maize and cotton. Mining forms another major component of the local economic landscape. Trojan Nickel Mine, previously known as Bindura Nickel and operated under Mwana Africa plc, extracts nickel, copper, and cobalt nearby, while also maintaining a processing smelter refinery located just south of the main township.
Bindura is also associated with a number of prominent public figures. Notable individuals born in the city include diplomat and educator George Kahari, talk show host and businesswoman Mai Chisamba, professional golfer Mark McNulty, professional cricketer Vernon van Oudtshoorn, and singer-songwriter Freeman HKD.
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