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Featured Article
The Mafinga Hills are a plateau covered by hills, situated on the border between Zambia and Malawi, in Southern Africa. These hills are composed of quartzites, phyllites and feldspathic sandstones of sedimentary origin. This plateau has the highest point in Zambia,2,339-metre (7,674 ft) Mafinga Central. It once formed a formidable barrier between the Northern
Did You Know
From a collection of Chalo Chatu's articles:
- ...that Zambia is home to Victoria Falls, one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in the world?
- ...that Edward Festus Mukuka Nkoloso once led a Zambian space program in the 1960s?
- ...that the Barotse Floodplain is one of the largest wetlands in Africa?
About Chalo Chatu
This is the front page of Chalo Chatu, Zambia’s free online encyclopedia. Chalo Chatu is a community-curated platform where we document the history, culture, people, and institutions of Zambia with a commitment to editorial transparency and verifiability. There are currently 1,522 referenced and editorially reviewed articles on Chalo Chatu, including coverage of historic events and developing national stories. All content is freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Our mission is to preserve Zambia’s knowledge for future generations and make local information accessible to a global audience. Chalo Chatu combines traditional knowledge systems and modern documentation practices to create a balanced and inclusive historical record.
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On This Day
Chalo Chatu:Selected anniversaries/September 11
Featured Zambian Institution
Established in 1965, the University of Zambia (UNZA) is the country’s oldest and largest university. It offers programs in health sciences, agriculture, engineering, and the arts, and has played a key role in Zambia’s development through education and research.
Culture Corner
Kuomboka Ceremony Held annually in Western Province, the Kuomboka Ceremony marks the Lozi King's move from the flooded plains of Lealui to higher ground in Limulunga. It is celebrated with traditional music, colourful regalia, and paddled canoes. On the day of Kuomboka, the Litunga begins in traditional Lozi regalia but later changes into the full British admiral's uniform—gifted in 1902 by King Edward VII in recognition of agreements with Queen Victoria.
Featured Zambian Personality
Julia Chikamoneka was a freedom fighter and activist who played a key role in Zambia’s independence movement. Known for her bold public protests, she is remembered as one of the country’s leading female nationalists.
