Religion
Zaka district is typically Christian/Traditional religion society. Most people practise Christianity and African Traditional Religion concurrently though almost all claim to be Christian. The Catholic Church is the dominant Christian congregation having established a mission and most of primary schools in the district since the early colonial years. The Dutch Reformed Church (now Reformed Church in Zimbabwe) also set up a good number of schools including Jichidza in the north. There is also a sizable number of people who are members of Zion Christian Church (ZCC- the fastest growing church in the country, which is also championing education in the area),St Engenas ZCC, Appstolic Faith Mission (AFM), ZAOGA, Families of God (FOG), Vapositori, and various other congregations. In terms of religion Zaka can boost to have them all! Traditional beliefs are still prevalent and are being practiced.
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