Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Nguni

Language: Ndebele (Zimbabwe) - (nde)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Zambia

Also found in: Botswana; Zimbabwe

Population: 15,500

Global Population: 2,103,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Ndebele of Zambia, numbering 15,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Nguni people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,103,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Ndebele (Zimbabwe). The primary religion practiced by the Ndebele is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available