Gweru Gweru Gweru (named Gwelo until 1982) is a city in central Zimbabwe. Located near the geographical centre of the country, it is the capital of Midlands Province. Originally an area known to the indigenous Ndebele as "The Steep Place" because of the Gweru River's high banks, in 1894 it became the site of a military outpost established by Leander Starr Jameson. In 1914 it attained municipal status, and in 1971 it became a city. The city has a population of 141,862 as of 2013. Gweru is known for vibrant farming activities in beef cattle, crop farming, and commercial gardening of
Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway the Hillel School, which was founded in Lawrence in 1957. The school is a participant in the Salute to Israel Parade. Head of athletics is Joey Hoenig. All HAFTR athletics use the name "The Hawks". The hockey team used to compete under the name "The Flames". The official student newspaper of HAFTR High School is "The Tattler". Established more than 30 years ago, the stories featured in the publication are written, photographed and edited by HAFTR students. Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway The Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) is a Modern Orthodox Jewish