Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Shona

Language: Shona - (sna)

Alternate Name(s): Karanga

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion - African Traditional Religion

Country: Botswana

Also found in: Canada; South Africa; Zambia; Zimbabwe

Population: 59,000

Global Population: 8,826,400

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Shona of Botswana, numbering 59,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Shona people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 8,826,400 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Shona. The primary religion practiced by the Shona is African Traditional Religion, a collection of beliefs and practices unique to various African ethnic groups.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available