Kafusi

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Kafusi
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CountryFlag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe
Province Matabeleland South
District Gwanda District
Time zone UTC+2 (Central Africa Time)
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Location of Kafusi

Kafusi is a village in Gwanda District of Matabeleland South province in southern Zimbabwe. The village has shops and a high school. [1]

The musician Albert Nyathi was born at Kafusi. [2]

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References

  1. Ruzvidzo, Charity (6 January 2023). "One dead as heavy rains leave trail of destruction in Gwanda". ZimLive. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  2. Mushawevato, Prince (24 January 2021). "Nyathi in live-saving projects". The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe) . Retrieved 3 February 2024.

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