Most recently , in 1983 , it was divided into the current three sectors and the capital city of Harare was given its own provincial status as well .
In 1970 , an administrative reform led to Mashonaland being divided into a northern and a southern half .
Most recently , in 1983 , Mashonaland was divided into the current three sectors and the capital city of Harare was given Mashonaland 's own provincial status as well .
In 1970 , an administrative reform led to Mashonaland being divided into a northern and a southern half .