The Insiza River is the principal tributary of the Mzingwane River in Zimbabwe. It rises near Fort Rixon, Insiza District, and flows into the Mzingwane River near West Nicholson.

Hydrology

The upper reaches of the Insiza are ephemeral, but below Silalabuhwa Dam, the river flows for two-thirds of the year. Major tributaries of the Insiza River include the Inkankezi and Siwaze rivers.

Cities, towns and settlements along the river

The settlements below are ordered from the beginning of the river to its end:

Bridges and crossings

There are four main bridges over the Insiza River: There are also a number of crossing points, including:

Development

In addition to a number of small weirs, there are four dams on the Insiza River: