ZedWiki Podcast
The ZedWiki Podcast is a monthly show produced by the Wikimedia Community User Group Zambia in partnership with Chalo Chatu, a Zambian encyclopedia. It focuses on sharing and preserving Zambian history, culture, traditions, football, arts, and community stories, while connecting Zambia to the world through open knowledge platforms like Wikipedia. Hosted by Joy Chikonde aka Shah, the podcast aims to bring Zambia's knowledge to a global audience.
Episodes
ZedWiki Podcast – S2, E7: Liberté, Équité, Fiabilité (Freedom, Equity, Reliability)
This month, the Joy and the team travels to the Land of Pineapples, where one of Africa's greatest journeys begins, to explore how knowledge, like nature, starts small and flows beyond borders.As Wikimania 2026 approaches, we celebrate this year's theme, Liberté, Équité, Fiabilité (Freedom, Equity, Reliability), with a special segment dedicated to the global Wikimedia movement confrence. Join us a
ZedWiki Podcast – S2, E6: From Information to Innovation
This month, Joy broadcasts from Nakonde, Zambia's northern gateway, exploring how knowledge travels across borders and transforms societies.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.Theme: Knowledge Without BordersWhen information is preserved, shar
ZedWiki Podcast – S2, E5: Navigating the Digital Age of Information
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 retu
ZedWiki Podcast – S2, E4: Why Knowing Your History Is Important
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 Copperbel
ZedWiki Podcast – S2, E3: What Makes Us Stand Out
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 mo
ZedWiki Podcast:Celebrating Zambian Heritage and Culture
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, dr
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 decade
ZedWiki Podcast: Knowledge Beyond Borders
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 cit
ZedWiki Podcast: From First Edit to Impact
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 know
ZedWiki Podcast: Introducing Zambia’s Voice in Free Knowledge
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
