Introduction / History

Takwane is the name of an ethnic group and the language they speak. They only live in Mozambique.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Takwane live in beautiful farmland with rolling hills and some dramatic rocky outcrops. They have fertile soil for their crops. The Takwane are mainly an agricultural people. They clear their farm plots by burning and plant maize and manioc when it rains in November. The rainy season continues until February. Since they live near the border to Malawi where produce is a good price, they take their goods there by bicycle. Many of the Takwane first heard the gospel when they were refugees in Malawi during the war in Mozambique (1980s).

The Takwane area has only two sources of jobs. There is one tea plantation operating and there are government jobs. Many of them live in homes made from local bricks that are better able to withstand the torrential rains.

What Are Their Beliefs?

There are quite a few small churches throughout the area. These churches are served by itinerating pastors who are not Takwane. The pastor might visit the church every few months. Takwane pastors need to be trained.

What Are Their Needs?

Since there are very few schools, qualifying for high-paying government jobs is rare. Many students who do attend school cannot afford paper and pencils to do their lessons.

Prayer Items

Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in Takwane churches and families, giving them the desire to come close to the Lord of lords.
Pray for the Lord to prepare and send many Takwane workers to gospel-starved parts of Africa.
Pray for the Lord to give them a record-high harvest as proof of his goodness and power.

Scripture Prayers for the Takwane in Mozambique.