The city that marks as closely as possible the centre of Zimbabwe. Original spelling of the name was Que Que, a word chosen to imitate croaking of frogs in the river of that name. After Independence the spelling changed to what it is now. The city centre is not extensive, it has broad streets lined with flowering trees and lawns and boasts a fine mosque.

Kwekwe owes it's existence primarily to rich mineral deposits in the area, and agriculture. Minerals mined are mainly gold and iron ore. Rich soil in surrounding areas is an ideal medium for food crops, maize, soya beans, sorghum, barley, coffee and citrus. Add to this, extensive cattle ranches and dairy farms and we have a town at the centre of a highly versatile and productive part of Zimbabwe. At present commercial farming is reduced considerably.

The city is in the Midlands Region which lies across the Central Plateau and Great Dyke. Excavating for gold in the KweKwe River valley and surrounding ironstone hills unearthed animal fossil bones and Stone Age implements.

The Caravan Association of Kwekwe operates a caravan park on the banks of Dutchman's Pool Dam in Sebakwe Park.
Tel No. (+263 155) 22031 or Caravan Association: (+263 155) 41058

Natural vegetation in surrounding countryside is Msasa/Mnhondo woodland, bordering on Acacia and Karoo bush.

National Mining Museum and roasting plant is housed in a prefabricated paper house imported from England, a museum piece in itself, and a thatched rondavel next to it. The paper house has a varied career. Originally it was occupied by the Globe and Phoenix mine's general manager. Then it was turned into offices, and later became a store room before being promoted to the museum piece it is now. See also in the Museum a hand operated Stamp Mill and Marshall Boiler and Steam Engine.

Sebakwe National Park and Dam 39km south east of Kwekwe. National Parks has self-catering chalets overlooking the dam; activities are game viewing, walking trails, fishing and boating.