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.
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It is catalogued under topics including Lozi people and "Related ethnic groups" needing confirmation.
Its subject is documented across 5 Wikipedia language editions.
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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.
==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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