Zambia’s independent road safety, safe mobility and transport-safety knowledge partner
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
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 city authorities and affected communities. The project aimed to strengthen the adaptive capacity of residents, … Read more
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 Agency, and the Lusaka City Council, in just six months, this initiative achieved remarkable success … Read more
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 to increase awareness about the environment, ease traffic, and help build healthier, more sustainable communities. … Read more
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 prioritized the needs of schoolchildren, caregivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Various measures were implemented, including improving … Read more
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
