Gokwe
Gokwe | |
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| Population (2009) | 18,942 |
Gokwe is a town in Midlands Province.
Population
It is home to about 18,942 people.
The nearby Lutope river to the south derives it's name from dope, Shona for mud, and ru, implying long. Hence rutope is a long stretch of mud. Reportedly a good description of the river. [1]
See Cheziya Gokwe High School.
See Gokwe District Hospital.
See Gokwe North and Gokwe North RDC.
See Gokwe South and Gokwe South RDC.
See Nembudziya Government Secondary School.
See Njelele Secondary School.
It is the birthplace of Johnson Matambo, 2022 MP for Kuwadzana.
Chizarira National Park is nearby.
Goverment
Central Government
In the Zimbabwe 1985 Parliamentary Election, Gokwe East returned to Parliament:
- Byron Reuben Mtonhodzi Hove of Zanu PF - 32 354 votes.
- Mabasa Edward Chilimanzi of PF-ZAPU - 6 796 votes.
- Edson Mzite of UANC - 1 485.
In the Zimbabwe 1985 Parliamentary Election, Gokwe West returned to Parliament:
- Jesiniahs Dick Makanganise of Zanu PF - 32 354 votes.
- Kesia Madzorera of PF-ZAPU - 6 796 votes.
- Jackson John Manyoka of UANC - 1 485 votes.
In the 1990 Parliamentary Election (see A History of Zimbabwean Elections) Gokwe East returned to Parliament:
- Titus Marongwe of Zanu PF with 19 888 votes,
- Isaiah Mucheki of ZUM with 1 761 votes.
Turnout - 22 989 voters or 67.05 %
Gokwe North returned:
- Benson Mbowa of Zanu PF with 20 672 votes,
- Patrick Manwende of ZUM with 2 626 votes.
Turnout - 24 862 voters or 55.48 %
Gokwe South returned:
- Jason Machaya of Zanu PF with 21 785 votes,
- Nokuthula Nduka of ZUM with 2 511 votes.
Turnout - 25 872 voters or 74.60 %
Gokwe West returned:
- George Marange of Zanu PF n/a
Turnout Full results for Gokwe West were not released.
In the 2000 Elections, (see A History of Zimbabwean Elections) Gokwe South returned to Parliament:
- Jaison Machaya of Zanu PF with 12 644 votes,
- Lameck Muyambi of MDC with 3 615 votes,
- Witness Foyo of Ind Zanu PF with 1 490 votes.
Gokwe Central returned:
- Lovemore Mupukuta of Zanu PF with 11 082 votes,
- Edson Nyathi of MDC with 5 987 votes,
- Ernest Nkomazana, Independent, with 436 votes,
- Pio Poteredzai Paraffin, Independent, with 364 votes,
- Christopher Sibindi, Independent, with 0 votes,
- Samson Muchimwe with 0 votes.
Gokwe North returned:
- Elick Mkandla of Zanu PF with 15 923 votes,
- Sibangani Malandu of MDC with 3 967 votes,
- Javen Chibendure of ZUD with 1 152 votes,
- Timothy Mpofu of UP with 360 votes.
Gokwe East returned:
- Flora Bhuka of Zanu PF with 17 088 votes,
- Timothy Madzori of MDC with 3 674 votes,
- Clever Gombo, Independent, with 1 202 votes,
- Fiso Sibindi, Independent, with 738 votes,
- Silas Makuva Mutendi, Independent, with 2 534 votes,
- William Muzenda of ZUD with 619 votes.
Gokwe West returned:
- Esther Nyauchi of Zanu PF with 14 956 votes,
- Edgar Sithole of MDC with 3 240 votes,
- Colleen Nyoni of ZUD with 0 votes.
In the 2022 By-Elections, (see Zimbabwe By-elections (March_2022)) Gokwe Central returned to Parliament:
- Daveson Masvisvi of ZANU-PF,
- Lisias Mutegwe of Citizens' Coalition for Change,
- Edward Vakai of MDC Alliance.
Local Government
On 15 September 2023, it was reported that Gokwe Town Council elected Councillor Lisias Mutegwe Chairperson. [2]
Events
Property Alteration
Gokwe Ward 4 councillor Darlington Mudondo altered his shop plan without following procedure. This affected the property of his neighbour, Lisias Mutegwe, and Gokwe Town Council then, in March 2021, issued a prohibition and enforcement order stopping Mudondo from continuing with the project. [3]
Further Reading
14 December 2021 - Gokwe council sinks 18 million into solar powered-boreholes. [1]
References
- ↑ [Chief Information Officer, Lore and Legend of Southern Rhodesia Place Names] (Southern Rhodesia Information Service, Salisbury, 1960) Retrieved 8 November 2021"
- ↑ 11 Local Authorities’ Elect Mayors, 263 Chat, Published: 15 September 2023, Retrieved: 5 October 2023
- ↑ Gokwe councillor in abuse of office storm, Pressreader, Published: 3 March 2021, Retrieved: 5 October 2023
