by Wikimedia Community User Group Zambia
The ZedWiki Podcast is a monthly show produced by the Wikimedia Community User Group Zambia in partnership with Chalo Chatu, a Zambian encyclopedia. It’s about sharing and preserving our history, culture, traditions, football, arts, and community stories — while connecting Zambia to the world through open knowledge platforms like Wikipedia. Host by Joy Chikonde aka Shah In simple terms: It’s where Zambia’s knowledge meets the world.
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June 1, 2026
<p>This month, Joy broadcasts from Nakonde, Zambia's northern gateway, exploring how knowledge travels across borders and transforms societies.</p><p>From historic moments on June 1 and the Lusaka Manifesto to Nakonde's rich heritage and the latest Wikimedia tech updates, discover why ideas remain humanity's most powerful export.</p><p>Theme: Knowledge Without Borders</p><p>When information is preserved, shared, and applied it becomes innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="Wikipedia:Selected anniversaries/June" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Today In History</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakonde" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">My Town, Your Town, My Town</a></li><li><a href="https://diff.wikimedia.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">New Tech and Tools Update</a></li></ul><p>Music:</p><ul><li>Lose Control (Let Me Down) – Single<strong> by </strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keri_Hilson">Keri Hilson</a><strong> featuring </strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelly">Nelly</a></li><li>Bust It Baby (Part 2) – <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_(music)">Single</a><strong> by </strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plies_(rapper)">Plies</a><strong> featuring </strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ne-Yo">Ne-Yo</a></li><li>Ithemba Lami - Song by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platform_One_(band)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Platform 1</a></li><li>Till I'm Gone – <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_(music)">Single</a><strong> by </strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinie_Tempah">Tinie Tempah</a><strong> featuring </strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiz_Khalifa">Wiz Khalifa</a></li></ul>
May 1, 2026
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>🌍 Theme: Knowledge Without Borders📚 History. Culture. Labour. Digital Truth.</p><p>Join Joy on the mic as ZedWiki continues connecting Zambia ku Chalo one story at a time.</p><p> Links: </p><p>Today in History: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Selected_anniversaries/May_1 " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Selected_anniversaries/May_1 </a></p><p>Article Spotlight: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Chiluba" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Chiluba</a></p><p>My Town: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongu</a></p><p><br></p><p></p>
April 1, 2026
<p>What does history really mean… and why should we care?</p><p>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.</p><p>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.”</p><p>Plus, we introduce a brand new segment: <strong>“Weird Finds of Wikipedia”</strong> — where curiosity takes over and things get a little unexpected.</p><p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode is all about one powerful idea:<br /><strong>History is not just the past — it’s our identity, our story, and our future.</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>Links:<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Selected_anniversaries/April_1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Today in History (April 1 Events)</strong></a></p><p>April Fools’ Day → <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_Day" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_Day</a></p><p>Iranian Islamic Republic Day → <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_Islamic_Republic_Day" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_Islamic_Republic_Day</a></p><p>Niels Ebbesen → <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niels_Ebbesen" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niels_Ebbesen</a></p><p>Royal Air Force → <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Air_Force" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Air_Force</a></p><p>Hainan Island Incident (2001 collision) → <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainan_Island_incident" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainan_Island_incident</a></p><p><strong>Weird Finds of Wikipedia (Your New Segment)</strong></p><p>Immortal Jellyfish → <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turritopsis_dohrnii" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turritopsis_dohrnii</a></p><p>Busby Stoop Chair → <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busby_Stoop_Chair" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busby_Stoop_Chair</a></p><p>Great Emu War → <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emu_War" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emu_War</a><strong>Core Articles (Your Main Story Segments)</strong></p><p>Chuma and Susi → <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuma_and_Susi" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuma_and_Susi</a> and on Chalo Chatu <a href="https://www.chalochatu.org/Chuma_and_Susi" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.chalochatu.org/Chuma_and_Susi</a></p><p>Kitwe → <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitwe" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitwe</a></p><p>Nkana Football Club → <a target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nkana_F.C</a>. </p><p></p><p></p>
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The ZedWiki Podcast is a monthly show produced by the Wikimedia Community User Group Zambia in partnership with Chalo Chatu, a Zambian encyclopedia. It’s about sharing and preserving our history, culture, traditions, football, arts, and community stories — while connecting Zambia to the world through open knowledge platforms like Wikipedia. Host by Joy Chikonde aka Shah
In simple terms: It’s where Zambia’s knowledge meets the world.
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