Deputy minister had only ‘two pairs of clothes and a return ticket’
THE relationship between India and Zimbabwe has remained cordial for centuries and both countries continue to embrace each other’s diverse cultures.
According to wikipedia.org, in the 14th century during the era of the Munhumutapa Kingdom, which was an African empire covering territories that are now modern-day Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and South Africa, Indian merchants established links with Zimbabwe – trading in textiles, minerals and metals.
In addition, the sons of the royal house of Munhumutapa travelled to India to broaden their education. In the 17th century, Dom Miguel, a prince,
