The Ndau are historically related to the Karanga, but they have their own language. Ndau comes from a greeting in their language. Their language, surnames and culture have been influenced by the Nguni tribe. 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.
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.
The Ndau are noted for being herbalists, but they also excel in black magic. Zimbabweans fear their curses. Like many peoples in southern Africa, the Ndau depend on protective and guiding ancestral spirits.
They also have a Christian influence, but it can be tainted by dark spiritual practices.
The Nadau people need to put their hope and trust in Jesus Christ rather than practicing magic. Dark spirits will make demands on them; their only defense is the power of Jesus.
Pray for the Ndau people to be released from black magic and dark spirits.
May they put their trust in the holy and loving savior rather than the spirit world.
Pray for Ndau disciples to make more disciples who will make even more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Ndau in Zimbabwe.
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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 | 1,150,000 |
Population all Countries | 1,180,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 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, 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, Melsetter area; Masvingo province: Bikita district.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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 (1,150,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ndc Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Ndau (1,150,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ndc Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Ndau |
Primary Language: Ndau
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1906-1989) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1919-2000) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1957-2014) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | DAVAR Partners recording, complete Bible | DAVAR Partners International |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Ndau | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Ndau | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Ndau | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies | World Missionary Press |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |