Zambia’s Road Safety Implementation Partner
Improving road safety in countries with poor infrastructure, old and poorly maintained vehicles, underfunded and ill-equipped police forces, and inadequate driver training and testing is a challenging task. The AfroSAFE and TRANSSAFE projects, in which ZRST is a collaborating partner, address these challenges along with other stakeholders.AfroSAFE: Improving road safety in low- and middle-income countries. … Read more
During the fourth quarter from 1st October, 2023 to 31st December, 2023, a total number of 9549 road traffic accidents were recorded. 446 were recorded as fatal road traffic accidents in which 515 persons were killed. 905 were recorded as serious injury road traffic accidents in which 1585 persons were serious injured. 1855 were recorded … Read more
In the heart of Zambia, the vibrant capital city of Lusaka found itself basking in the radiant glow of the 2023 International Vision Zero for Youth Leadership Award. This prestigious accolade, bestowed upon the city by the National Center for Safe Routes to School in collaboration with the FIA Foundation, celebrated not just Lusaka’s achievements … Read more
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing road safety in Zambia, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) has been actively working to address the alarming statistics surrounding road accidents and fatalities. Here is a brief summary of the impact of ZRST’s efforts: These summarized highlights underscore the Zambia Road Safety Trust’s dedication to making … Read more
Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the 24 individuals who lost their lives in a tragic road accident on May 13, 2023. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this heartbreaking incident. The accident occurred when a Mitsubishi Rosa Bus carrying 35 passengers … Read more
Great news! ZRST is proud to announce its entry into the global mapping community to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through open mapping. As a first step, we will be working to identify high-risk road networks and pedestrian areas, enhance disaster and emergency response, and promote Safe and Healthy Streets for Children, Youth and … Read more
Speech during the commemoration of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2022 (WDoR22) at UTH by ZRST Chairman Daniel Mwamba on18th November 2022 Good morning, gentlemen and Ladies!Every twenty-four seconds, a life is lost due to a traffic collision. Road deaths and injuries are abrupt, violent, and traumatic occurrences. It is something … Read more
Lusaka, 24th April, 2022: The Zambia Police has released its quarterly statistics for road traffic fatalities for the first 3 months of 2022 and the numbers are dark and deeply concerning. Police data show 568 people perished on Zambia roads in the first three months of 2022 compared to 405 killed last year during the … Read more
Transport for London (TfL) is set to explore road-user charging that would charge drivers per mile travelled, at the request of the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. The proposal is part of a policy of reducing car traffic in the UK capital in an effort to meet zero-emission targets, which – a report commissioned by … Read more
Ref: Call to End Road Traffic Deaths in Zambia Congratulations on your Election as the 7th President of Zambia! You are taking office at a time in Zambian history when our country is facing many challenges. We are writing to bring your attention to one of the immense, but solvable challenges facing Zambia, and one … Read more