Ndau in Zimbabwe


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Introduction / History

The Ndau are historically related to the Karanga, but they have their own language. Ndau comes from a greeting in their language. The Nguni tribe has influenced their language, surnames, and culture. In the 1820s, the Nguni raiders came south and took Ndau women as captive wives. Later there was much intermarriage between the two ethnic groups. Today the Ndau are related to the Shona and Shangaan tribes in southern Africa. They are well-represented in both Mozambique and Zimbabwe.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Like most peoples in southern Africa, the Ndau are agricultural. They grow crops and raise livestock. The Ndau people have to deal with serious theft issues in their part of Africa. They are also known to be very good herbalists, and Mozambicans say they are the most feared black magicians. Historical records describe the Ndau as "humble and non-violent" people, but they are also known for using magic when offended and for fighting injustices.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Ndaus excel in black magic. Witchcraft and sorcery practices are widespread, and Zimbabweans fear their curses. Most of them are animists, and like many peoples in southern Africa, the Ndau depend on protective and guiding ancestral spirits. Their spirits


What Are Their Needs?

The Nadau people must put their hope and trust in Jesus Christ rather than the spirit world and all its trappings.


Prayer Items

Pray for the Ndau people to be released from black magic and dark spirits.
May they trust the holy and loving savior, knowing that God is the only one who can protect them and give them peace.
Pray for Ndau disciples to make more disciples, who will make even more disciples.
Pray for them to be drawn to the humility of Jesus.


Scripture Prayers for the Ndau in Zimbabwe.


References

https://prayafrica.org/project/ndau-of-mozambique/
https://www.101lasttribes.com/tribes/ndau.html
https://peoplegroups.org/explore/GroupDetails.aspx?peid=15666#topmenu


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Ndau, Shona
People Name in Country Ndau
Alternate Names Changa; Chishanga; Njao; Sanga; Senji; Shona; Sofala; Southeast Shona; Tonga; Xanga
Population this Country 1,175,000
Population all Countries 1,206,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 2
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 13273
ROP3 Code 107152
Country Zimbabwe
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Manicaland province: south of Umtali (Mutare), Melsetter area; Masvingo province: Bikita district.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Zimbabwe
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Manicaland province: south of Umtali (Mutare), Melsetter area; Masvingo province: Bikita district..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.20 %)
45.00 %
Ethnic Religions
55.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Ndau (1,175,000 speakers)
Language Code ndc   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Ndau (1,175,000 speakers)
Language Code ndc   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Ndau
Photo Source Anonymous 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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