Babisa

Monomoizes was formed from Moiza or Muiza, the singular of the word Babisa or Aiza, the proper name of a large tribe to the north.

Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa 2004

The Babisa are the medium of trade, for we were informed that the Bazunga, who formerly visited these parts, have been prevented by the war from coming for the last two years.

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The Babisa and Waiau or Ajawa heads have more of the round bullet-shape than those of the Manganja, indicating a marked difference in character; the former people being great traders and travellers, the latter being attached to home and agriculture.

A Popular Account of Dr. Livingstone's Expedition to the Zambesi and Its Tributaries 2004

The Babisa are said to be so fond of a tusk that they will even sell a newly-married wife for one.

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Chinsamba had many Abisa or Babisa in his stockade, and it was chiefly by the help of their muskets that he had repulsed the

A Popular Account of Dr. Livingstone's Expedition to the Zambesi and Its Tributaries 2004

It had been used as a lodging-house by the Babisa.

Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa 2004

They have no intercourse with Europeans except through the Babisa.

Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa 2004

We afterward heard that a party of Babisa traders, who came from the northeast, bringing English goods from

Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa 2004

They have never been visited, even by half-castes; but Babisa traders have come occasionally.

Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa 2004

He transmits this to some other chiefs on the Zambesi, and receives in return English cotton goods which come from Mozambique by Babisa traders.

Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa 2004