Heikum of Botswana (PGID: PG043065)

The Heikum of Botswana

The Heikum of Botswana, numbering approximately 73,500 people, are No Longer Unreached. They are a northern Namibian San people traditionally associated with the Etosha region. Historically reliant on hunting and gathering, they maintained extensive ecological knowledge of savannah and semi-arid environments. They mostly adhere to Ethnoreligion and Tswana is their primary language.

Photo by Google. (2026). Image generated by Gemini 3.1 Flash: Heikum San

Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Country: Botswana
People Cluster: Khoisan
Primary Language(s): Tswana (tsn)
Primary Religion(s): Ethnoreligion
Population: 73,500
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): 10% or Greater Evangelical
People Group ID: PG043065
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Religious Affiliation: Ethnoreligion

90%

Ethnoreligion Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Tswana
Language Family: Atlantic-Congo

100%

Setswana Speakers

Media Resources in Tswana:

Films:

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Bible Resources in Tswana:

No Bible resources are listed for this language.

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SPI: No longer Unreached

The Heikum are No Longer Unreached, which means there are more than 2% evangelical Christian populations and there are churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice. There is still more to be done among them.

Next steps for the Heikum:

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Encourage local leaders to being leading church planting strategy and looking for Unreached and Unengaged groups nearby

Pray specifically for the Heikum of Botswana

I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me.
Proverbs 8:17

As many search for hope, pray they will discover materials that will lead them to Jesus and explain the gospel in a way they will resonate with.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:105

Pray that they will receive the Word of God as a lamp to their feet and commit their ways to Him.

Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.
Luke 18:17

Pray that as people trust in Christ, they will have simple, childlike confidence that He will provide for their needs.

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.
Psalm 8:1

Pray that God will raise up people who love Him and are able and willing to go to and share the hope of the gospel with those who don't know it. Pray that everyone will see His name as majestic in all the earth!

Heikum, San Across Countries (ROP3 - 108589) reported in the following countries:

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Engaged yet Unreached UUPG No Longer Unreached

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3 people groups

People Group ID	Name	Country ▼	Population	Strategic Progress Index	Language	Religion
PG043066	Heikum	Namibia	88,000	Engaged yet Unreached	Sekele	Animism
PG043065	Heikum	Botswana	73,500	No Longer Unreached	Tswana	Ethnoreligion
PG043064	Heikum	Angola	138,000	Engaged yet Unreached	Portuguese	Animism

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