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Lusaka on Foot and Wheels 2025: Engineering Safer Roads for People
Road safety is not just about roads it’s about people. In 2025, the Lusaka on Foot and Wheels (LoFW) Engineering Initiative delivered targeted, life-saving improvements on some of Lusaka’s busiest and most dangerous corridors, where pedestrians, students, motorcyclists, and motorists interact daily.The project focused on Great East Road at the University of Zambia, Kafue Road … Read more
ZRST AT THE 2ND AFROSAFE ACADEMY CONFERENCE & TRAFFIC SAFETY COURSE
The Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST), represented by Mr. Thomas Miyoba, Resource & Partnership Manager, participated in the 2nd AfroSAFE Academy Traffic Safety Course and Conference held in Winneba, Ghana (12–15 August 2025). The events, themed “Data-driven discourse on Safe System approach in Africa”, brought together experts from across the continent to share knowledge on … Read more
Zambia Road Safety Trust Launches the Road Traffic Victims Fund!
On 27 March 2025, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) officially launched the Road Traffic Victims Fund (RTVF) under the theme “Keep Hope Alive” during a press briefing held in Lusaka. The Fund will be formally operationalised through a fundraising gala scheduled for 13 June 2025, and is designed to provide much-needed support to victims … Read more
SUPPORTING ROAD ACCIDENT VICTIMS: DONATION TO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (UTH)
On January 15, 2024, we at the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) had the privilege of donating wheelchairs, toiletries, and crutches to support road accident survivors at the University Teaching Hospital in Wards G11, G12, and G21. This initiative was made possible through the generous support of Prudential Zambia, whose partnership continues to play a … Read more
TRANSFORMING ROAD SAFETY IN LUSAKA: INSIGHTS FROM THE WALKABILITY SAFETY ASSESSMENT
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
COMPREHENSIVE ROAD SAFETY AUDIT AND INSPECTION TRAINING ON NON-MOTORISED TRANSPORT
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
CELEBRATING THE SUCCESS OF THE BE ROAD SAFE AFRICA CAMPAIGN: AWARD CEREMONY AT LIBALA PRIMARY SCHOOL
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
ZAMBIA’S KID’S COURT INITIATIVE PROMOTES ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION
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
WALKABILITY ASSESMENT STUDY IN LUSAKA
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