Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Shona

Language: Zimba - (zmb)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism

Country: Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Also found in: Mozambique

Population: 247,000

Global Population: 281,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Zimba of Congo, Democratic Republic of the, numbering 247,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Shona people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 281,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Zimba. The primary religion practiced by the Zimba is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available