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Marondera, formerly known as Marandellas, is a town in Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe, located about 72 km east of Harare. It is the provincial capital of Mashonaland East Province and is an important regional service centre for substantial parts of Mashonaland East and Manicaland provinces.
Marondera was founded in 1890 as a rest house on the road from Harare to Mutare. It was named after Marondera, chief of the ruling Barozwi people.
Marondera is a major agricultural center and is known for its production of tobacco, maize, and dairy products. The town is also home to a number of industries, including food processing, furniture manufacturing, and clothing production.
Marondera is home to a number of historical and cultural attractions, including the Marondera Museum, the Grasslands Research Station, and the Marondera Botanical Gardens.
The town is also home to a number of educational institutions, including the University of Zimbabwe's Marondera campus, the Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technological (MUAST), and the Women’s University Marondera Campus.
Marondera is a vibrant and growing town with a rich history and culture. It is a major economic and social hub for the eastern part of Zimbabwe.
With the recent upturn in property investment and construction activity in the country, Marondera is receiving its fair share of activity with the most recent development being a shopping mall (Megawatt Shopping Mall) in the central business district.
Megawatt shopping mall is located between 4th Street, Oak Street, and the bustling Harare-Mutare Highway.
It features a diverse range of tenants, including anchor stores such as Bon Marche Zimbabwe, Bhola Hardware, ZINARA and White Cross Pharmacy, ensuring a vibrant and dynamic shopping experience for all visitors.
There is also a first of its kind in Marondera and maybe for Zimbabwe, a dual drive through for Chicken Inn and Surrey Pies, to ensure that you get a refreshing and convenient shopping experience.
The development has taken a mixed-use approach, offering ground floor retail stores and first-floor offices to cater to a wide range of needs.
This project represents significant investment confidence and growing opportunities in the town, and is expected to contribute to the growth of the local economy.
In addition to the economic benefits, the new shopping mall is also expected to have a positive impact on the town’s outlook.
The mall is expected to create jobs, boost the local economy, and improve the city's environment. It is a welcome addition to the town and a sign of its bright future.
Summary of other upcoming and ongoing property developments in Marondera;
Meadow Springs: a gated community of 40 residential stands located just a kilometer from the main highway along Wedza Road. The stands range in size from 800 square meters to 3000 square meters and are currently on sale.
Rotsvlei Park: a new development of 60 residential stands located in the Marondera. The stands range in size from 1000 square meters to 2000 square meters.
Marondera Heights: a new development of 100 townhouses located in the Marondera Central Business District. The townhouses are two-bedroomed and three-bedroomed.
Marondera Gardens: a new development of 50 apartments located in the Marondera Central Business District. The apartments are one-bedroomed and two-bedroomed.
