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On December 10, 2024, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST), in collaboration with the Bart Carr Family, launched the Arrive Alive Project Campaign. This initiative focuses on enhancing the visibility and safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists along Leopards Hill Road. The campaign kicked off at Bauleni Stadium (formerly Margret Mwanakatwe), Lusaka, under the theme … Read more
On November 25th, 2024, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) proudly participated in the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) at the Mulungushi International Conference Center in Lusaka. Organized by the Cabinet Office: Gender Division, the event carried the theme, “Towards Beijing +30: Unite to End Violence Against Women and … Read more
On November 17, 2024, Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) marked the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Accident Victims, a day to honor and remember those whose lives have been tragically impacted by road traffic accidents. Held at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka, the event was a powerful reminder of … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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