As the former capital of the Matebel Kingdom, Bulawayo, now the second largest city in the East African Matebel Province, is developing rapidly.
The fundamental conditions were already relatively good here, and the Central Railway passing through provided excellent transportation conditions for its development.
In its previous life, Bulawayo was renowned for its industry and was the largest manufacturing center in Zimbabwe. This included steelmaking, machinery manufacturing, food, textiles, fertilizers, and daily chemical industries. This configuration demonstrates Bulawayo's economic status in Zimbabwe, as industry is quite rare for African countries.
The main factors shaping Bulawayo's industrial status in Zimbabwe are historical legacy, transportation advantages, and abundant mineral resources.
