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 Borders

Music:

• Bust It Baby (Instrumental) — Plies

• Lose Control (Instrumental) — Keri Hilson ft. Nelly

Links:

• Article Spotlight: 1935 Copperbelt strike
• Wikimedia News: Wikimedia Diff Blog
• Today in History: March 10 Anniversaries

Production 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) — Plies

• Lose 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_Zambia

• Wikimedia News: Diff | Meta-Wiki

• Today 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 Thandi

• 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 (AI Voice)

• Bust It Baby (Instrumental) — Plies

• Lose Control (Let Me Down) — Keri Hilson ft. Nelly

• Wikimedia News: Diff | Meta-Wiki

• Today in History: January 1 Anniversaries

• Chalo Chatu Archive: Victoria Falls / Mosi-oa-Tunya

License: Content available under CC BY-SA 4.0.