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Road Safety Campaign at Downtown Mall: A Collaborative Effort to Save Lives
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On Wednesday, 14th November 2024, the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) held a powerful and timely awareness campaign at Downtown Mall on Kafue Road in Lusaka, aimed at addressing critical issues surrounding…
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Improving Road Safety Together with Cotswold Foundation
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At the Zambia Road Safety Trust, we are committed to making the roads safer for all in every corner of Zambia, and through solid partnerships, we are living this dream. In collaboration with the Cotswold Foundation, ZRST has implemented various…
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Improving Lusaka’s non-motorised transport
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The report on recommendations for improving Lusaka’s non-motorised transport (NMT) infrastructure, developed by ITDP and ZIPAR, outlines several actionable steps to establish safer, more accessible pedestrian and cyclist corridors. 1. Context and Importance of NMT in Lusaka Lusaka has high…
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Advocacy on Mobility Snapshots Campaign
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On October 29, 2024, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST), in collaboration with key stakeholders, successfully conducted a workshop for the Mobility Snapshots Campaign at the ZRST offices. Funded by the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety, this initiative…
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Car Free Day Celebration in Lusaka by ZRST
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Date: October 19, 2024 Today, the Zambia Road Transport and Safety Agency (ZRTSA) hosted a vibrant Car Free Day event at the Old Statehouse, located on Monument Lane off Burma Road. This initiative aimed to promote walking and cycling, encouraging…
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Motorbike Safety Training Program
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On Thursday, 31st October 2024, a groundbreaking motorbike safety training program was launched at Sandy’s Creation in Lusaka, Zambia. This initiative, organized by the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) in collaboration with Zambia Breweries (ZB) and supported by the ABInBev…
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Sexual Harassment in Public Transport
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Zambia Road Safety Trust proudly joined the conversation at the EMPOWER PROJECT SEMINAR in Cape Town, addressing a critical issue too many people face especially women and girls: sexual harassment in public transport. Held at the Protea Hotel by Marriott,…
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SAFEGUARDING COMMUTERS: ZRST CONCLUDES SEXUAL HARASSMENT SURVEY IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT
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The Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST), in collaboration with SLR Consulting Limited, Vectos, UKAID, and utilizing the SHE CAN Tool, has successfully completed one of Zambia’s first-ever passenger surveys focused on sexual harassment in public transport. This important initiative, conducted…
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ZRST Strengthens Care for Road Traffic Victims with Generous Donation to UTH
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As the world prepares to commemorate the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR) on November 17th, 2024, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) took a meaningful step to support those affected by road traffic accidents. Recognizing the…
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DRIVING THE FUTURE: ZRST JOINS KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO ACCELERATE E-MOBILITY IN ZAMBIA
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On August 1st, 2024, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) participated in the “Spark the Shift: Accelerating E-Mobility Amid the Load Shedding Crisis” event. This gathering brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) and the…