Thuli–Makwe Dam is a

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on the Thuli River, west of

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, in southwestern

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. The dam has the capacity to hold 8.3

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s.Chibi, T., Kandori, C. and Makone, B.F. 2005. Mzingwane Catchment Outline Plan. Zimbabwe National Water Authority, Bulawayo.

References

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