Chalo Chatu:About
The Free Online Encyclopedia Preserving the History and Pride of Zambia
Welcome to Chalo Chatu – Zambia’s digital knowledge archive.
We are a professionally curated encyclopedia dedicated to documenting and preserving the events, people, institutions, culture, and developments that shape Zambia — past and present.
Our mission is simple: To preserve the History and Pride of Zambia through accurate, structured, and verifiable documentation.
What Makes Us Different
Chalo Chatu is not a blog. It is not a wiki that anyone can edit. It is a secure platform operated by a vetted team of editors, field researchers, and documenters who:
- Follow strict editorial policies
- Validate sources — including oral history and verified government communications
- Record events as they happen
- Maintain neutrality, accuracy, and professional standards
We combine:
- Encyclopedic precision
- Community-informed narratives
- Zambia’s oral traditions
- Real-time documentation of current events
What We Document
We publish encyclopedic entries on:
- Zambian political figures, civil servants, and traditional leaders
- Historic sites, wars, disasters, protests, and elections
- Zambian schools, health facilities, compounds, churches, and districts
- Cultural practices, festivals, songs, and oral history
- Sports, arts, and innovation across Zambia
- Government programmes, national milestones, and reforms
Why It Matters
Too much of Zambia’s knowledge exists only in memories, WhatsApp posts, or unrecorded history. We believe the nation deserves:
- A digital archive for future generations
- Locally-driven historical preservation
- A reliable reference written by Zambians, for Zambia and the world
Our Editorial Standards
Chalo Chatu follows a controlled editorial model. Our work is guided by strict policies:
- Editorial Policy
- Content Inclusion Guidelines
- Oral History Protocol Pack
- File Upload and Metadata Policy
We transparently label articles with:
{{Verified source}}– for fully referenced material{{Oral history}}– for community-validated testimony{{Developing article}}– for events still unfolding
Who Uses Chalo Chatu
- Researchers, students, and educators
- Journalists and documentary producers
- Historians and cultural custodians
- The Wikimedia movement (as a growing reliable source)
Join the Mission
You can support the Chalo Chatu project by:
- Donating open-license images or historical content
- Recommending people or events worth documenting
- Volunteering (upon vetting) as a contributor or researcher
- Partnering as an archive, institution, or cultural organisation
Contact: bwanji@chalochatu.org Social Media: Facebook | X/Twitter
Chalo Chatu is Zambia’s encyclopedia. Not for opinions. Not for politics. For the record.
Chalo Chatu is a proud documentation project created by Zambians — for Zambia.
