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Gwayi River is a river in Zimbabwe. It is located in Matabeleland. It forms the border between Tsholotsho and Lupane districts, in the Matebeleland North province of Zimbabwe.
A dam on the river, the Gwayi-Shangani Dam, has been under construction since 2004.[1] The dam is projected to supply water to the city of Bulawayo and comprises part of the Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project.[2]
The river poses several risks to local residents. Drownings have occurred during the rainy season.[3][4] The Gwayi River is additionally home to crocodiles, which pose a risk to local residents.
References
[edit]- ^ Mandivengerei, Paidashe (12 May 2025). "Gwayi- Shangani Dam completion target in doubt, again". NewZimbabwe.com. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Gwayi-Shangani Dam project to miss December deadline". Southern Eye. 13 June 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ Sibanda, Thomas (8 February 2021). "Drowned woman's body found after all-night prayer on riverbank". Zimbabwe News Now. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Four people drown in flooded rivers". The Zimbabwe Mail. 31 January 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
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