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Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Bulawayo was founded by the Ndebele king Lobengula. The name is derived from the Ndebele word bulala which means "the one to be killed". It is thought that at the time of the formation of the city there was a civil war.

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List of references: Jack, Alex D & Bolze, Louis W. 1979. Bulawayo's changing skyline, 1893-1980. Bulawayo: Books of Zimbabwe. pp All List of structures: Government House - State House: 1897. High Court: 1935. House Sprague: 1960s. House van Jaarsveldt: 1960s. Imperial Buildings - National Gallery: pre 1899. Matsheumhlope House: 1960s. Matsheumhlope No. 2, Milton High School: c1924. Stone House: 1960s.