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.

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 Khalifa

Sources & References

Diff • Meta-Wiki • Articles for Creation • Wikipedia Admin Elections • Arbitration Committee

Today in History — December 1

License

Content available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Wikimedia news:

https://diff.wikimedia.org/

https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Articles_for_creation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Administrator_elections/December_2025

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee

https://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 impact

• Key headlines and featured article of the day

• Community updates and WikiIndaba 2025 preview

• Tech & Tools developments from September to October 2025

Stay 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,_Lusaka

Tech & Tools developments:

1.      https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Tech/News/2025/39

2.       https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Bulletin/2025/19

3.       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_Force

5.      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_projects

7.      https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Tech/News/Latest

8.      https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/October_2025_update

9.      https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Requests_for_comment/Sister_Projects_next_steps

10.  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