Mafwe

Bafwe

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

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]

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

1. Including 12,183 Matotelas.

References

1. "Namibia 2023 Population and Housing Census Main Report" (PDF). Namibia Statistics Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-11-10. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
2. Minahan, James B. (2016). Encyclopedia of Stateless Nations: Ethnic and National Groups around the World, 2nd Edition: Ethnic and National Groups around the World (2 ed.). ABC-CLIO. pp. 248–49. ISBN   9781610699549.
3. Dierks, Klaus. "Traditional Leaders in the History of Namibia" . Retrieved 14 November 2019.