George Simasiku
George Chikandekande Simasiku , better known as Mamili VII. (* 20th century in South West Africa ), is the seventh king of the Mafwe , a Lozi clan in the Caprivi Strip , in the Zambezi region , in the far northeast of Namibia . As Ngambela, he has headed the traditional administration of the Mafwe, based in Chinchimane , since 1999 .
Mamili VII lost the election to king in 1987 against Boniface Bwimo Bebi Mamili VI. He finally followed in 1999 after Bebi fled into exile in Botswana and then Denmark due to his position in the Caprivi conflict .
See also
literature
- Manfred O. Hinz, Ndateelela Emilia Namwoonde: Customary Law Ascertained Volume 1: The Customary Law of the Omavmbo, Kavango, and Caprivi Communities of Namibia. Namibia Scientific Society , Windhoek 2010.
Individual evidence
- ^ Klaus Dierks : Chronology, 1987 . Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ Klaus Dierks : Biographies of Namibian Personalities, p . Retrieved May 18, 2020.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Boniface Bwimo Bebi Mamili VI. |
King of the Mafwe ( Kings of the Caprivi ) |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Simasiku, George |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Simasiku, George Chikandekande (full name); Mamili VII. (Official name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Namibian traditional guide |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 20th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | South West Africa |