ZedWiki Podcast, Wikipedia @ 25: History, Heritage, and Knowledge Without Borders

Welcome to the Season Two premiere of the ZedWiki Podcast. This season, we go beyond the edit button to explore the intersection of history, heritage, and the digital documenting of Zambia.Today in History: We journey back to January 1, exploring independence milestones and public domain transitions that have shaped our global and local records.Wikipedia @ 25: A reflection on two and a half decades of a global experiment. We discuss how Wikipedia became humanity’s most powerful knowledge platform and its specific impact on the Zambian community.Heritage Spotlight – Mosi-oa-Tunya: We dive into the documentation of Victoria Falls. Connecting oral history with digital archives, we discuss why preserving Zambia’s stories through Wikipedia and Chalo Chatu is vital for our cultural memory.Wikimedia News (Tech & Tools): An update on movement governance, emerging technologies, and a look ahead at Wikimedia Zambia’s 2026 roadmap, including Wiki Loves Folklore and the Knowledge Without Borders Project.Community Contributors: Paulson Tembo, Isaac Chisaka, Trust Hamuntili, James Nyemba, Abraham Kalimbwe, James Fanina, Charity Mwengu, Dora Chivwindi, Themba Mbewe, Edward Phiri, Mengo Simuziya, Levy Syanseke and ThandiProducer: Isaac C. Kanguya (User:Icem4k)Sound Engineer: Louis Kanguya (User:Revention24)Writers: Edward Phiri, Isaac KanguyaResearchers: Grace Nalungwe, Jason Mulikita, Isaac C. KanguyaHost: Blueprint (AI Voice)Bust It Baby (Instrumental) — PliesLose Control (Let Me Down) — Keri Hilson ft. NellyWikimedia News: Diff | Meta-WikiToday in History: January 1 AnniversariesChalo Chatu Archive: Victoria Falls / Mosi-oa-TunyaLicense: Content available under CC BY-SA 4.0.