Business & Investment

Partnering for sustainable development and economic empowerment.

Endless Potential

Gezani is a land of opportunity. We invite ethical investors, tourism operators, and business partners to engage with our community to develop sustainable enterprises that benefit both the investor and the local people.

Artifacts carved from local hardwood on display at Gezani Day 2026

Craft Industry & Art

Our local artisans produce pottery, basketry, clay pots, teapots, basins and energy-saving tsotso stoves, alongside a growing range of hardwood artifacts carved by Gezani youths. Partner with us to connect these high-quality, authentic products to larger markets.

Ecotourism

Community-Based Tourism

Develop tourism accommodation, camping facilities, and cultural experiences. We offer a unique cultural tourism destination close to major wildlife reserves.

Mining Potential

Mineral Potential

The Gezani area holds significant mineral wealth, including Amethyst, Gold, and Copper. We welcome responsible mining partners willing to engage through our community trust.

Ecotourism & Heritage Sites

Gezani is positioned as a prime destination for travelers seeking authentic natural and cultural experiences. Located approximately 15 km from Gonarezhou National Park, we offer unique attractions.

Mashahu Hot Spring

Experience all-year-round hot water flowing naturally into downstream pools, surrounded by protected thickets and breathtaking natural scenery.

Sakala Gorge

A site of deep cultural and spiritual significance, featuring mysterious footprints and fascinating plate-like basin formations that captivate heritage tourists.


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Sakala Gorge

A Vocational Training Centre for Ward 13

Gezani youths have come to realise that they can use their skills and their rich heritage to earn a livelihood. Some now work a variety of indigenous trees into artifacts that range from office displays to household items. Our patron, Chief Gezani, aims to empower Gezani people to build a resilient and prosperous future through the sustainable use of locally available resources, so that those resources still benefit generations to come.

Artifacts carved from local hardwood on display at Gezani Day 2026

Seeking Development Partners

We wish to find development partners to collaborate with us in establishing and constructing a Vocational Training Centre in Ward 13. The objectives of the centre are:

  • Marketable skills: To equip young people with carpentry, welding, computer literacy, tailoring and agriculture.
  • Youth opportunity: To reduce youth unemployment and the rampant illegal crossing into neighbouring South Africa.
  • Self-reliance: To support community self-reliance and economic development, in line with Vision 2030 and National Development Strategy 1.

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Responsible Resource Utilization

Mateke Community Development Trust (MCDT)

The MCDT was formed by the community, for the community, to safeguard our natural resources and ensure sustainable utilization for current and future generations. We welcome responsible mining partners, but operations must be conducted ethically and transparently.

Mining companies and individuals coming to the area around Chamhuti and Masukwe must engage local leadership and trust representatives before operations begin.

Our Operational Guidelines:

  • Mutual Agreement: Agreeing on clear operational guidelines and community share benefits equitably.
  • Environmental Protection: Preventing rampant tree destruction and establishing clear environmental impact plans.
  • Safe Rehabilitation: Mandatory refilling of abandoned shafts and safe disposal of rubble away from river pools and reservoirs.
  • Community Reinvestment: Establishing scholarship funds for disadvantaged learners from mining proceeds.
  • Infrastructure Support: Supporting solarised boreholes for villages facing water challenges.
  • Cultural Respect: Strictly respecting local taboos, cultural dos, and don’ts.

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Whether you are interested in sourcing local crafts, developing an eco-lodge, or engaging in responsible mining, Gezani Initiatives is ready to collaborate for a brighter tomorrow.

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