What was the results of the British-Ndebele war of 1893?
Answer:
-The British occupied Mashonaland and declared the region their sphere of influence.
-The Ndebele were pushed to the Gwaai and Shangani reserves.
-The Ndebele were economically exploited e.g. through forced labour and taxation.
-Loss of life since many Ndebele indunas were killed together with their leaders e.g. Kakubi, Nehanda, and Shinginyamatse.
-Loss of property through the British scorched earth policy and confiscation of African livestock.
-Alienation of African land which was given to the British settlers.
-Severe famine since the war interfered with farming activities this led to suffering and starvation among Africans.
-Collapse of company rule since BSAC was discredited due to poor administration of the region.