Closely related to Maviha, which may be a dialect. Speakers are reserved toward outsiders. Muslim, traditional religion, Christian. Work in progress. Not inherently intelligible with Swahili.
All men appear to speak Swahili, all women understand it.
Most Palma men can speak Mwani. Most Rovuma people can speak Makonde. Those who have been to school can read Portuguese or Swahili. Motivation for literacy is high. Northern half of Manica Province.