- Source: Mafwe
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 but Silozi is used as the formal language in official, educational, and media contexts.
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-