Chalo Chatu:Reliability of Chalo Chatu
This page outlines Chalo Chatu’s institutional standards, editorial controls, and reliability mechanisms. Updated: ‟1 August 2025ʼ.
Chalo Chatu is operated under the stewardship of the Chalo Chatu Foundation, a non‑profit entity based in Lusaka, Zambia. Its mission: “preserving the History and Pride of Zambia through accurate, structured, and verifiable documentation.”
Editorial Governance
- Controlled-access mode: Only vetted and approved contributors (editors, historians, and researchers) may publish content. Public editing is not permitted.
- Review process: Every article undergoes multi-stage review, from content drafting to verification to final board approval.
- Oral history: Recognised and used only when validated via internal protocols and tagged accordingly :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
Source Reliability Standards
Chalo Chatu treats the following as valid sources:
- Printed media (books, newspapers, academic works)
- Official government communications, including social media posts from verified institutions
- Community-validated oral histories following strict approval procedures
Every article includes clear transparency about source type and credibility level.
Editorial Labeling System
Articles carry specific labels to convey their verification status:
- Verified source – supported by reliable printed or digital references
- Oral history – based on approved oral testimonies
- Developing article – real-time coverage under verification
These labels auto-categorise articles and notify readers about their reliability level.
Institutional Oversight
- Content is governed by a formally constituted **Editorial Board** and **Review and Verification Board**
- All updates, disputes, or policy changes are logged transparently in the **Editorial Logbook**
- Contributors are onboarded via a structured programme with probation and training.
Public Credibility & Use
Chalo Chatu is featured in national and international references, including Open Source Knowledge Zambia and Wikimedia User Group Zambia initiatives. The platform is publicly accessible, and while it allows browsing by anyone, only credentialed contributors can edit or create content.
Chalo Chatu is professionally curated, systematically verified, and institutionally managed—built to be Zambia’s trusted knowledge archive.
