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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…

In a concerted effort to prioritize the safety and security of school going children during their daily commute, the Zambia Road Safety Trust, in collaboration with Prudential and Safe Steps Zambia, launched the “Safe Journeys to Schools” project. This initiative…

In Lusaka’s flood-prone communities, we implemented a project focused on enhancing disaster and climate resilience. Our main goal was to support communities with limited capacity to adapt to climate-related hazards. We used open map data to bridge information gaps between…

In the heart of Lusaka, Zambia, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) initiated a significant project known as the Reduce Speeding initiative. Made possible with support from Vital Strategies and collaboration with the Zambia Police, the Road Transport and Safety…

Every year, we host the Zambia Car Free Day, a global initiative that seeks to encourage people to refrain from using private vehicles for a day, promoting sustainable transportation alternatives like walking, cycling, and public transit. The main goal is…

The Streets for Kids Project in Lusaka, Zambia, is a transformative initiative aimed at creating safer, more inclusive streets for children and enhancing social connections within the community. The project aimed to create a safe and inclusive street environment that…

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,…

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…

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…