Mafwe
Lozi ethnic group in Southern Africa
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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.[2]
Mafwe | |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
| >55,581 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Namibia | 55,581 (2023 census)[1][a] |
| Languages | |
| Chifwe | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Lozi people | |
Kings and leaders
Leaders since Kabende Sita carry the honorary title of Mamili.[3]
- 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-
Notes
- Including 12,183 Matotelas.