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• Aston ChichesterFirst Archbishop Of Salisbury and Chishawasha Seminary Founder Aston Ignatius Chichester joined the Jesuits in 1913 and became a school teacher at Jesuit schools in England. In 1929 he travelled to So...1890 - 197917 November 2016
• John ChibaduraMusician and Musical Icon John Chibadura was born John Nyamukokoko in Mashonaland Central and grew up in peasant life environment spending most his early life tending to his fathers goats. After he le...Entertainers & Celebrities17 November 2016
• ChessaChessa (Distichodus schenga) The Chessa is very similar in appearance to the Nkupe and enjoys similar conditions. This causes confusion amongst new anglers. The Chessa will eat small fish, insects and...Environment & Biology17 November 2016
• ChegutuLocation: The town is located in Chegutu District, Mashonaland West, in central northern Zimbabwe. It lies in the Hartley Hills 107 kilometres, southwest of the capital Harare at an altitude of 1,180....Cities & Towns17 November 2016
• CheetahNames: Cheetah, Hlosi (isiNdebele), Dindingwe or Ingwe (Shona) Type: Mammal Order: Carnivore Diet: Small to Medium antelope like duiker Size: Length 1.1 to 1.4 m, Tail 65 to 80 cm, Shoulder length 80c...Environment & Biology17 November 2016
• ChatsworthLocation: Chatsworth is a small settlement in the Masvingo Province of Zimbabwe. It is located about 58 km north of Masvingo on the Masvingo-Gweru railway line. It is located 280 km south of the capit...Cities & Towns17 November 2016
• John ChancellorFirst British Governor of Southern Rhodesia John Chancellor trained at the Royal Military Academy and joined the Royal Engineers in 1890 after which he served in Egypt and India. He became Governor of...1890 - 197917 November 2016
• Ariston ChambatiAriston Chambati was born on 15 November 1935 in Sinoia now Chinhoyi. He was given the name Ariston in tribute to a Greek shopkeeper who was a family friend and who died on the day he was born. He was...Politicians17 November 2016
• ChakariLocation: Chakari is a mining village in the province of Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe. It is located about 33 km west of Chegutu and 38 km north of Kadoma. Background: The village grew up around the Tur...Cities & Towns17 November 2016
• Patrick ChakaipaFirst Black Archbishop of Salibury and Harare and Author Patrick Chakaipa's first name was Fani, he made Zimbabwean history when he was the first black priest to be ordained Archbishop of Salisbury (n...Community & Society17 November 2016
• Central Mechanical and Equipment Department (CMED)CMED (Private) Limited is a wholly state owned enterprise established in terms of the commercialisation Act of 2000. The company outlines its core functions as the provision of the following services....Places17 November 2016
• CentipedesCentipedes are arthropods belonging to the class Chilopoda of the subphylum Myriapoda. They are elongated metameric creatures with one pair of legs per body segment. Centipedes are known to be highly....Environment & Biology17 November 2016
• Cement SideCement Side is area in Bulawayo named after the cement manufacturing factories which operate within the area. Background: Population: Places of Interest: Facilities: Business: Chibuku Pretoria Portlan...Cities & Towns17 November 2016
• Cecil HotelCecil hotel is a budget hotel situated in the City of Kings, Bulawayo. Address: Corner Fife Street and 3rd Avenue Bulawayo ZimbabweHotels & Lodges17 November 2016
• CaesarLocation: Caesar is a village in the Mazowe West District located within the province of Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe. It is situated in the Great Dyke about 12 km south of the Mutorashanga Pass. Bac...Cities & Towns17 November 2016
• George CawstonBritish South Africa Company Founder Member George Cawston was a stockbroker and barrister millionaire in his day who made his fortune by being a founding member and director of the British South Afri...1890 - 197917 November 2016
• The CattlemanThe Cattleman restaurant is the place to go if you are a steak lover as we produce the best steaks in Bulawayo. Before or after your meal enjoy a drink in the pub with outside patio. Open Tuesday-Frid...Restaurants17 November 2016
• CashelLocation: Cashel is fertile farming village located near the Mozambique border north of the Chimanimani Mountains in Manicaland Province. Background: Forestry, bananas, wheat and other cash crops are....Cities & Towns17 November 2016
• David CarnegieMissionary, Interpreter and Author Reverend Carnegie emigrated to South Africa as a missionary for the London Mission Society. Later he worked at Hope Fountain with Reverend C.D Helm, he served as cha...1890 - 197917 November 2016
• Carmel Infant SchoolAddress: 1st Avenue Pedrup Street Parkview BulawayoSchools17 November 2016
• CaracalName: Caracal or African Lynx Type: Mammal Diet: Sand Rats, Ground Squirrel and Rock Hyrax, at times it feeds on Reedbuck and Duiker. Order: Carnivora Size: Medium sized wildcat that is about 1m long....Environment & Biology17 November 2016
• CaneratsType: Mammal Order: Rodentia Diet: Aquatic grasses Size: Weight: Protection Status: Least Concern General Backgound: There are two species found in Zimbabwe: Greater cane rat Lesser cane rat. They are...Environment & Biology16 November 2016
• Alan David ButlerOlympic Yatchsman Alan was nominated as a finalist for the sportsperson of the year award in 1960, his success at the 1960 Olympic was an historic achievement in the sporting history of the nation. Es...Sports People16 November 2016
• BustardsType: Aves Order: Gruiformes Diet: Omnivorous Size: Weight: Protection Status: Least Concern General Background: Bustards are large terrestrial birds mainly associated with dry open country. They are....Environment & Biology16 November 2016