Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Nguni
Language: North Ndebele - (nde)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Zambia
Also found in: Botswana; Zimbabwe
Population: 15,500
Global Population: 2,078,000
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 2,078,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is North Ndebele. The primary religion practiced by the Ndebele is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available