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Featured Article

The Rhodes Colossus: Caricature of Cecil John Rhodes, after he announced plans for a telegraph line and railroad from Cape Town to Cairo.

The Cape to Cairo Railway is an uncompleted project to cross Africa from south to north by rail. This plan was initiated at the end of the 19th century, during the time of Western colonial rule, largely under the vision of Cecil Rhodes, in the attempt to connect adjacent African possessions of the British Empire through a continuous line from Cape Town, South Africa to Cairo, Egypt.

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Did You Know

From a collection of Chalo Chatu's articles:

• ...that Zambia is home to Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls, one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in the world?
• ...that Edward 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 1,536 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.

If you would like to contribute or share oral history, factual information, or archival material, kindly email us at banji@chalochatu.org.
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• Verified facts and references
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• Oral history from elders and witnesses
• Suggestions for missing topics or updates
• Institutional records and local publications
• Audio or video interviews related to Zambian life and history
• Contributions in local languages are also welcome and will be translated by our editorial team where necessary. All submissions go through an editorial review before being published.

Picture of the Day

Victoria Falls, locally known as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" or "The Smoke That Thunders", is one of Zambia's most iconic natural landmarks.

On This Day

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Featured Zambian Institution

University of Zambia

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

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.