Rainbow province

Besides being a “Rainbow Province”, the district is home to the majestic Matopo Hills — a World Heritage site that mesmerised British imperial agent Cecil John Rhodes, who, on his deathbed, requested to be buried there.

His wish was, indeed, granted by his lieutenants, and his grave is a constant reminder of the wanton brutality of the British imperial conquest project and its disregard for local customs, traditions and values.

And just a few kilometres from Rhodes' grave on the hills is the revered Njelele Shrine, a place where locals used to perform rain making ceremonies and is still a much venerated place.

In his memoir, “The Story of My Life”, Vice-President Dr Joshua Nkomo alluded to the significance of Njelele as a place where Zimbabwe's arch national spirits resided.

He recalled hearing a voice spurring him to lead the liberation struggle.

So, Matopos Primary School was not only a befitting and significant venue because of its rainbow nature, but also because of the historical importance