It has two constituencies and has produced some of Zimbabwes liberation war heroes like Roy Reagen Yembeyembe Ndlovu of Mdengelele area.

The place has a poor road network where Ntubeni bus services dominate the route.

Freestigma Africa Trust's Founder and Executive Director Sir Frera Washington submitted his organisation papers to the Nkayi local authority for permission to operate in the marginalised district.

In 2013 there were media reports that indicated the breakdown in the services the hospital catered to the citizens, including the mortuary.

The main business operation in Nkayi is the teak timber processing plant (Pride of Africa Exports) which is the largest privately owned company employing most of the locals.

Also found in Nkayi is the industrial area in the eastern part of the new shopping centre.

Industrial part is mainly dominated by the Nkayi Timber processing company.

The company process huge masses of timber from locally exploited wood supplies being Sivomo and Gwampa bush.