Alternate Names: Kololo, Kolololo, Rotse, Rozi, Rutse, Silozi, Tozvi
Status Notes: De facto language of provincial identity in portions of Western and Southern provinces.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 612,000 in Zambia (2010 census). Population total all countries: 724,600.
Language Use: Home, church, community. All ages. Positive attitudes. Used as L2 by Khwe [xuu], Nkoya [nka].
Language Development: Taught in primary and secondary schools. Newspapers. Radio programs. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 1951–2009.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Zambia
Other Comments: Recognized for educational and administrative purposes.