Ndau people

The Ndau are an ethnic group indigenous to south-eastern Zimbabwe in the districts of Chipinge and Chimanimani. They are also found in parts of Bikita, in the Zambezi valley, in central Mozambique along the coast, and in central Malawi. Their presence in these regions was first documented in the 1500s by Portuguese missionary João dos Santos.

The Ndau share historical and cultural connections with several other ethnic groups in the region, including the Kalanga, Venda, and Shona peoples, particularly through their common historical association with the Mapungubwe trading network. In modern times, Nguni influences have also been very strong.

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