Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South
Language: Tonga (Zambia) - (toi)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Zimbabwe
Also found in: Zambia
Population: 185,000
Global Population: 2,110,000
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Zambezi Tonga of Zimbabwe, numbering 185,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,110,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Tonga (Zambia). The primary religion practiced by the Zambezi Tonga 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