Marondera (Zimbabwe)

Last modified: 2006-08-12 by bruce berry
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Marondera city flag

Marondera (known as Marandellas until 1982) is situated 73 km south-east of the capital, Harare.  The municipal flag has a green field in the centre of which is the full municipal arms.
The town is the centre of a large farming community, the importance of which to the local community is alluded to by the green background.  The maize cob in the shield also signifies agriculture and the cog-wheel symbolises industry.  The open book and “Torch of Learning” signifies that Marondera is an educational centre.  The motto is “FLOREAT MARONDERA” which means “May Marondera Flourish”.
Bruce Berry, 26 Aug 2002

Marondera city Coat of Arms

The arms show in the chief symbols for industry and agriculture, whereas the book denotes the fact that the city is an educational center.
Literature : The municipal heraldry of Zimbabwe, ARMA 1286-1289
info from Ralf Hartemink's website.