Mafwe
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The Mafwe are a Bantu-speaking ethnic group native to Southern Africa. They are part of the larger Lozi ethnic group and have significant populations in Namibia and Zambia. Their language is known as Chifwe.
The Mafwe are a Bantu-speaking ethnic group native to Southern Africa. They are part of the larger Lozi ethnic group and have significant populations in Namibia and Zambia. Their language is known as Chifwe.
Kings and leaders
Leaders since Kabende Sita carry the honorary title of Mamili. Sebitwane, Kololo King, ? - 1851 Sekeletu, Kololo King, 1851-1863 Mbololo, Kololo King, 1863-1864 Lewanika, Lozi King, 1864-1909 Moremi II, Tswana King, 1876 - 1890 Sekgoma Lethsolathebe, Tswana King, 1891-1906 Kabende Simata, Mamili, 1864-1914 Simata Lifasi, 1914-1931 Lifasi Simata Mamili, 1931-1944 Simata Simasiku Mamili, 1944-1971 Richard Muhinda, Mamili, 1971-1987 Boniface Bebi Mamili, 1987-1998 George Simasiku, Mamili 1999-
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