The *1896/7 uprising*, also known as the *First Chimurenga*, was a war of resistance by the *Shona and Ndebele people* against British colonial rule in Zimbabwe (then Southern Rhodesia). --- *Key Facts About the 1896/7 Uprising:* *1. Causes:* - Land grabbing by white settlers - Forced labour and high taxes - Cattle seizure - Cultural disrespect - Spiritual influence from spirit mediums like *Mbuya Nehanda* and *Kaguvi* *2. Regions Involved:* - *Matabeleland* (Ndebele uprising began in March 1896) - *Mashonaland* (Shona uprising began in June 1896) *3. Spirit Mediums and Leaders:* - *Mbuya Nehanda* - *Sekuru Kaguvi* - *Mlimo* - *Mukwati* - *Lobengula’s indunas* (for the Ndebele side) *4. End of the Uprising:* - The Ndebele uprising ended in 1896 after peace negotiations. - The Shona resistance lasted until *October 1897*. - Mbuya Nehanda and Kaguvi were captured and executed in 1898. *5. Significance:* - First major organized African resistance to colonisation in Zimbabwe. - Inspired later liberation struggles, including the *Second Chimurenga*.