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Discover the latest insights into pedestrian safety in Lusaka, Zambia, through the new report from the Trans-safe project. Conducted by Walk21 and the Zambia Road Safety Trust, this walkability study provides a comprehensive look at the experiences of over a thousand pedestrians across the city’s road corridors. Using the innovative Walkability App, the research highlights … Read more
On February 21, 2024, a comprehensive Road Safety Audit and Inspection Training focused on non-motorized transport was successfully conducted. This event highlighted our collective commitment to the highest standards of road safety and saw active participation from a diverse range of organizations including the Road Development Agency, the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA), Zambia … Read more
Puma Energy Zambia, in partnership with the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) and Amend, celebrated the success of the Be Road Safe Africa campaign with an Award Ceremony at Libala Primary School yesterday. Various road safety activities including road safety education, a drawing competition, a road safety club and a Kids’ Court programme have been … Read more
With support from Puma Energy, the Zambia Road Safety Trust, together with Amend, successfully launched the first-ever Kids Court Initiative in Zambia at Mambilima primary school yesterday. This innovative program, implemented in five high-risk primary schools namely, Mambilima, Libala, Twashuka, New Mandevu, and Burma trained pupils to serve as judges, educating drivers about road safety! … Read more
In collaboration with Walk 21, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) conducted a comprehensive walkability assessment study in Lusaka as part of the Trans-safe Project. Utilizing the innovative Walkability App, our trained surveyors collected essential data on pedestrian experiences across ten bustling areas within the city. This collaborative mapping effort aimed to enhance urban walkability … Read more
Lusaka is a key strategic hub in Southern and Central Africa, connected by major highways to neighboring countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Angola. As one of the fastest-developing urban centers in the region, Lusaka’s population is growing at an impressive rate of five percent annually. … Read more
On Friday, May 3rd, 2024, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) had the honour of hosting a pivotal meeting with esteemed representatives from the World Bank. The meeting welcomed key figures such as Mr. Trevor Hall, Mr. Adam Briggs, and Mr. George Malama, alongside our Director, Mr. Daniel Mwamba, and our committed ZRST team. Together, … Read more
The Be Road Safe Africa Campaign was successfully launched on 15 March 2024 in Lusaka, Zambia. Various stakeholders played a pivotal role including Eng. Allen Mate Board Chairman of the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA), who spoke on behalf of the guest of honour, Honourable Frank Tayali, Minister of Transport. Other key stakeholders included … Read more
On 28 February 2024, the Zambia Road Safety Trust engaged in a meeting with Kalingalinga Ward 36 Councilor Mukubesa Nyoni, representing the Lusaka Mayor Madam Chilando Chitangala, and officials from the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA). The discussion focused on the development of the Cycling and Pedestrian Safety Policy. Mr. Nyoni conveyed the mayor’s … Read more
