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Gweru

American  
[gwey-roo] / ˈgweɪ ru /

noun

  1. a city in central Zimbabwe.


Gweru British  
/ ˈɡweɪruː /

noun

  1. Former name (until 1982): Gwelo.  a city in central Zimbabwe. Pop: 140 000 (2005 est)

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"Zimbabwe has many problems and our elections have been associated with all the bad things, so this is our way of lifting spirits," Shame Maupa, a CCC supporter sporting the party's signature yellow regalia, said at a rally in Gweru, 300 km from the capital Harare.

From Reuters

The 45-year-old politician, lawyer and pastor launched his "For Everyone" campaign in the city of Gweru, about 300km east of the capital Harare, vowing to fix the country's unrelenting economic crises.

From Reuters

An instructor and a student pilot died in November last year after an Air Force of Zimbabwe plane crashed during a training session in the midlands city of Gweru.

From Washington Times

In late August, an outbreak in the city of Gweru spread to other towns and killed three people.

From New York Times

In recent months, Ms. Mujuru and Mr. Tsvangirai have held several private meetings and then made their first joint appearance at a rally two weeks ago in Gweru, a city in central Zimbabwe.

From New York Times