Previously, it fell within the breadbasket region (from Banket - Shamva) where much of foodstuffs and the golden leaf[clarification needed] were being produced.

Majority of Mvurwians are small scale farmers who rely on the agro-based economy.

The industry sector has to be improved in future, currently it has got Delta Beverage brewing company and Mashonaland Tobacco Sales to mention a few.

Chiote/ Pembi Falls and Galiva are dams surrounding the borders of the town.

When it was accorded town status in 2007: as from that was headed by Mayor-Councilor Vincent Murengwa of the ruling party ZANU PF.