ZedWiki Podcast

From Labour Day history to the digital frontlines of open knowledge, ZedWiki Podcast Season 2 Episode 5 takes you on a powerful journey through time, culture, and information.This episode explores major events from May 1st across history, the rise of labour movements, the legacy of Zambia’s second president Frederick Chiluba, and the living cultural heritage of Mongu in Western Zambia.We also return with fan-favorite segment Weird Finds of Wikipedia, uncovering some of the internet’s most bizarre yet true stories—from dancing plagues to impossible appetites.Plus, get the latest Wikimedia News, Tech & Tools updates, including the future of digital knowledge, Wikipedia innovation, and Chalo Chatu’s growing role in preserving Zambian heritage online.🌍 Theme: Knowledge Without Borders📚 History. Culture. Labour. Digital Truth.Join Joy on the mic as ZedWiki continues connecting Zambia ku Chalo one story at a time. Links: Today in History: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Selected_anniversaries/May_1 Article Spotlight: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_ChilubaMy Town: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongu

What does history really mean… and why should we care?In this episode of the ZedWiki Podcast, Joy takes you on a journey across time — from global events that happened on April 1st, to the powerful and often overlooked story of Chuma and Susi, the men who preserved the legacy of David Livingstone.We then bring it closer to home in our “My Town” segment, exploring Kitwe — the heart of the Copperbelt — its mining roots, vibrant culture, and the legacy behind Nkana Football Club, the famous “Red Devils.”Plus, we introduce a brand new segment: “Weird Finds of Wikipedia” — where curiosity takes over and things get a little unexpected.To wrap it all up, we dive into the latest Wikimedia News, Tech & Tools updates — showing how you can be part of preserving knowledge in the digital age.This episode is all about one powerful idea:History is not just the past — it’s our identity, our story, and our future.Links:Today in History (April 1 Events)April Fools’ Day → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_DayIranian Islamic Republic Day → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_Islamic_Republic_DayNiels Ebbesen → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niels_EbbesenRoyal Air Force → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Air_ForceHainan Island Incident (2001 collision) → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainan_Island_incidentWeird Finds of Wikipedia (Your New Segment)Immortal Jellyfish → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turritopsis_dohrniiBusby Stoop Chair → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busby_Stoop_ChairGreat Emu War → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emu_WarCore Articles (Your Main Story Segments)Chuma and Susi → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuma_and_Susi and on Chalo Chatu https://www.chalochatu.org/Chuma_and_SusiKitwe → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KitweNkana Football Club → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nkana_F.C.

In this episode of the ZedWiki Podcast, Joy takes listeners on a journey through history, culture, and open knowledge. We begin with Today in History, exploring notable events that happened on March 10, including the legacy of Harriet Tubman and major global milestones.Our Article Spotlight shines on the 1935 Copperbelt Strike, a significant moment in Zambia’s history that helped inspire labour movements and African nationalism.We also introduce a brand-new segment called “My Town,” where we explore the history and culture of the places we come from. In this first feature, we travel to Zambezi Town in North-Western Province, discovering its traditions, people, and fascinating landmarks.Finally, we wrap up with Wikimedia News, Tech and Tools Updates, covering Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary celebrations, new language Wikipedias, and the latest innovations shaping the Wikimedia movement.This episode highlights what makes open knowledge stand out—connecting local stories from Zambia to a global audience through platforms like Wikipedia and Chalo Chatu.Theme: Knowledge Without BordersMusic:Bust It Baby (Instrumental) — PliesLose Control (Instrumental) — Keri Hilson ft. NellyLinks: Article Spotlight: 1935 Copperbelt strikeWikimedia News: Wikimedia Diff BlogToday in History: March 10 AnniversariesProduction Team:Producer: Isaac Chabota Kanguya (User:Icem4k)Sound Engineer: Louis Kanguya (User:Revention24)Writer: Isaac Chabota Kanguya and Grace Nalungwe (User:ChaloNiZambia)Host: Joy Chikonde

Join Joy Chikonde on this special episode of the ZedWiki Podcast as we explore Zambian heritage, culture, and the power of knowledge sharing.We kick off with Today in History for February 1st, from Imbolc and National Freedom Day to Black History Month, and reflect on how history is shaped and preserved.In our Article Spotlight, we dive into the Nc’wala Ceremony of the Ngoni people—its rituals, drumming, and cultural significance—as documented on Chalo Chatu.Our Wikimedia Tech & Tools Update covers Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary, AI partnerships, infrastructure improvements, and global traffic insights—showing how Wikimedia continues to make knowledge open, accessible, and sustainable for everyone, everywhere.🎉 Plus, Wiki Loves Folklore 2026 has officially started! From February 1st to March 31st, everyone is invited to take part by uploading photos, writing articles, or sharing videos that highlight Zambian culture and heritage.Produced by Isaac (User: Icem4k) and engineered by Louis (User: Revention24), Host: Joy Chikonde, this episode celebrates Knowledge Without Borders and the stories that connect communities locally and globally.Listen, learn, and contribute to preserving Zambia’s rich cultural legacy.Music:Bust It Baby (Instrumental) — PliesLose Control (Instrumental) — Keri Hilson ft. Nelly Links: Nc'wala Ceremony http://www.chalochatu.org/Nc%27wala_CeremonyWikimedia Community User Group Zambia https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_ZambiaWikimedia News: Diff | Meta-WikiToday in History: February 1 Anniversaries

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.

Blueprint takes you through a high-impact episode built around the Wikimedia Knowledge Beyond Borders 2026 initiative. Every segment is anchored to the core theme — expanding Zambia’s footprint in the global free-knowledge ecosystem.This episode features a deep dive into the Zambia National Service (ZNS), updates on the Wikimedia movement — including the announcement of the Wikimania 2027 host city, governance developments, and an operational briefing on why WikiIndaba 2025 did not take place.The show closes with a forward-looking message on the strategic priorities for the Wikimedia Community User Group Zambia in 2026.Production Team• Producer: Isaac C. Kanguya (User:Icem4k)• Sound Engineer: Louis Kanguya (User:Revention24)• Writers: Edward Phiri, Isaac Kanguya• Researchers: Grace Nalungwe, Jason Mulikita, Isaac C. Kanguya• Host: Blueprint (ChatGPT AI Voice)Music Credits• Bust It Baby (Instrumental) — Plies• Lose Control (Let Me Down) — Keri Hilson ft. Nelly• Tinie Tempah - Till I'm Gone ft. Wiz KhalifaSources & ReferencesDiff • Meta-Wiki • Articles for Creation • Wikipedia Admin Elections • Arbitration CommitteeToday in History — December 1LicenseContent available under CC BY-SA 4.0.Wikimedia news:https://diff.wikimedia.org/https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Pagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Articles_for_creationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Administrator_elections/December_2025https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committeehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Selected_anniversaries/December_1

The ZedWiki Podcast is a collaborative initiative developed by the Wikimedia Community User Group Zambia, in partnership with Chalo Chatu.In this episode, host Blueprint chats with Chabota Kanguya, a dedicated Wikimedian from Zambia, about his inspiring journey in the Wikimedia movement — from his first edit to becoming one of Zambia’s most active contributors. Together, they explore how free knowledge empowers communities, highlight current Wikimedia projects, and unpack the latest global tech and tools updates from the Wikimedia Foundation.Featuring:Chabota’s personal Wikimedia story and impactKey headlines and featured article of the dayCommunity updates and WikiIndaba 2025 previewTech & Tools developments from September to October 2025Stay tuned, stay curious, and stay connected with the movement shaping how Africa tells its story — one edit at a time.FEATURED ARTICLE – State House, Lusaka: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_House,_LusakaTech & Tools developments:1.      https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Tech/News/2025/392.       https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Bulletin/2025/193.       https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/09/22/tech-news-2025-week-39/4.      https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Community_Affairs_Committee/Sister_Projects_Task_Force5.      https://wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/10/10/wikimedia-foundation-responds-to-questions-about-how-wikipedia-works/6.      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikimedia_sister_projects7.      https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Tech/News/Latest8.      https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/October_2025_update9.      https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Requests_for_comment/Sister_Projects_next_steps10.  https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/10/26/dont-blink-protecting-the-wikimedia-model-its-people-and-its-values-in-september-2025/

In this pilot episode, Blueprint introduces the ZedWiki Podcast — a monthly show sharing Zambia’s history, culture, and stories with the world through free knowledge.Our Spolight article is Embassy Park Presidential Burial Site you can read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embassy_Park_Presidential_Burial_Site