The Royal House of Mambwe

Royal Lineage

Honouring the chiefs who have guided the Mambwe people through generations of leadership and legacy.

HRH Chief Oswell Zimba in ceremonial regalia
Installed 19 August 2017 · Kalongo Royal Palace, Mambwe
Current Chief · Jumbe V

HRH Chief Mambwe Che Jumbe Oswell Zimba

Current custodian of the Jumbe throne

Engages with national governance structures, NGOs, and development agendas on behalf of the Mambwe people. Inclusive and development-oriented, his tenure emphasises youth empowerment, sustainable development, and cultural revival.

Born
13 October 1972
Installed
19 August 2017
House
Jumbe Royal House

The line of custodians

Chiefs who came before

No chiefs match that search.

Jumbe IVFramed portrait of HRH Chief Jumbe IV
6 December 1997 – 2015

HRH Chief Mambwe Che Jumbe Robert Chiŵanda Zulu

Presided during a period of growing decentralisation and traditional authority empowerment — modern and reform-minded, focused on community development, education, and land rights.

Jumbe IIIFramed portrait of HRH Chief Jumbe Stephen Kachinga Chata, 1992–1995
1992 – 1995

HRH Chief Mambwe Che Jumbe Richard Stephen Kachinga Chata

Led during Zambia's political liberalisation period. A short reign but impactful — engaged with political and civic transitions, emphasising unity and heritage.