Mashonaland

The majority of the Mashonaland people are from the Shona tribe while the Zezuru and Korekore dialects are most common.

Revolt broke out against the British South Africa Company in 1896, led by priests of the Mwari religion.

[2] In 1923, the territory became part of the self-governing colony of Southern Rhodesia and Mashonaland became one of the five provinces.

Most recently, in 1983, it was divided into the current three sectors and the capital city of Harare was given its own provincial status as well.

A small part straddles the plateau at its south-eastern edge and here the land drains into the Save River.

Its facilities for tourism, fertile lands and mineral filled regions such as Bindura could improve the economy,[original research?]