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There are a number of schools in
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The town lies in well wooded, hilly and picturesque country at an altitude of about 1,440 metres (4700') and is well watered having a typical annual rainfall of 89 cm (3'). On a clear day, it is quite possible to see the hills around
Masvingo and Great Zimbabwe, with the latter being over
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run school 10 km (6 miles) on the North of
Tongogara. Next to Hanke, there is a school called Svika High, named after a nearby Svika mountain, which are the rural areas of Francis Nhema, the Zanu Pf Member of Parliament for Shurugwi North. All these schools offer up to
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Primary School is an Anglican church-run school. Originally called St Pius, it was renamed Mhangami in honour of the local Chief Mhangami. The school was established in 1943 and offers up to grade 7.
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business activities, contrary to its past as a gold trade center. The population have doubled as compared to the last decade. Apart from mining, it is now growing into an agriculture sector.
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