Gwanda is a town in
Zimbabwe. It is the capital of the province of
Matabeleland South, one of the 10 administrative provinces in the country. The name
Gwanda derives from that of a nearby hill known as
Jahunda. Gwanda also refers to the rural district around the town. Towns and districts surrounding Gwanda include
Mbalabala,
West Nicholson,
Filabusi,
Esigodini and Matobo.