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==Economy==
==Economy==


Major formal economic players in Nyika are N.Richards Group and Bilcro. Most people are self-employed and the rest are employed by the government.
Major formal economic players in Nyika are N.Richards Group and Bilcro.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Log in or sign up to view |url=https://m.facebook.com/login.php?next=https%3A%2F%2Ffanyv88.com%3A443%2Fhttps%2Fm.facebook.com%2Fnrichardsgroup%2Fphotos%2Fa.130380148345650%2F609343827115944%2F%3Ftype%3D3&refsrc=deprecated&_rdr |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=m.facebook.com |language=en}}</ref> Most people are self-employed and the rest are employed by the government.


==Health==
==Health==

Revision as of 06:37, 21 January 2024


Nyika Growth Point is a growth point located in Bikita District, Masvingo Province.[1][2]It is the administrative centre of Bikita District. The growth point is located at 85km peg from Masvingo along the A9 highway to Mutare.[3]

Education

There are 2 schools in Nyika growth point, Gwindingwi secondary school[4] and Gumunyu primary school[5][6]

Demographics

Majority of the people in Nyika growth point are Karanga (Shona sub-tribe). Minorities being Ndau (Shona sub-tribe) and Tshangani.

Economy

Major formal economic players in Nyika are N.Richards Group and Bilcro.[7] Most people are self-employed and the rest are employed by the government.

Health

There is one government funded clinic in Nyika.Complex issues are referred to Bikita Rural Hospital which is 10 km away from Nyika which is government owned or to Silveira Mission Hospital which is Catholic run some 20 km away.[8][9] There are 2 privately owned surgeries which operate in Nyika. 2 pharmacies are located in the growth point and serve clients from all over Bikita District. One of the pharmacies is Nitt Pharmacy.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Nyika Growth Point, Zimbabwe on the map — exact time, time zone, airports nearby". zw.utc.city. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  2. ^ NewsDay, The. "Council plans to light up Nyika growth point". NewsDay. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  3. ^ "Masvingo — Nyika Growth Point, distance in km, miles, route, direction". zw.maptons.com. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  4. ^ "Gwindingwi Secondary School, Schools, Zimbabwe, ...03 8". www.africanadvice.com. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  5. ^ Notes, ZIMSEC Revision. "Gumunyu Primary School - Free ZIMSEC O Level and A Level Notes". ZIMSEC Revision Notes. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  6. ^ "Bikita RDC heeds community calls for schools and clinic construction". Bulawayo24 News. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  7. ^ "Log in or sign up to view". m.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  8. ^ "SILVEIRA HOSPITAL SILVEIRA MISSION NYIKA phone : 038 277 - - SILVEIRA HOSPITAL". www.zimbabweancommunity.com. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  9. ^ "Bikita Rural Hospital". Doctor 4 Africa. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  10. ^ "Nitt Pharmacy • Pharmacies - Retail • Masvingo, Masvingo". www.medpages.info. Retrieved 2024-01-18.