Rufiji–Ruvuma languages

The Rufiji–Ruvuma languages are a group of Bantu languages established by Gloria Waite (1979) and subsequent researchers: N10 (less Manda), P10 (Ngindo moved to N10), P20.

The languages, or clusters, along with their Guthrie identifications are:


 * Ruvuma (P20):
 * Yao–Mwera
 * Makonde: Makonde–Machinga, Mabiha
 * Mbinga
 * Ruhuhu (N10): Matengo, Mpoto
 * Matandu (P10): Matumbi, Ndengereko (Rufiji)
 * Lwegu: Ngindo (P10), Ndendeule, Ndwewe (N10)
 * Songea (N10): Ngoni

Among the Guthrie languages not specifically classified are Nindi (N10, said to be close to Ndendeule); and Tonga of Malawi (N10).

Nurse moves Manda to Bena–Kinga, but Ehret keeps it here.