Zambia’s Road Safety Implementation Partner
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
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 serious injury road traffic accidents in which 1585 persons were serious injured. 1855 were recorded … Read more
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 Safe Routes to School in collaboration with the FIA Foundation, celebrated not just Lusaka’s achievements … Read more
In a significant stride towards prioritizing child road safety, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) proudly collaborated with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zambia to unveil crucial school improvements in four key institutions across Lusaka. The selected schools included Kabanana Primary School, Kalingalinga Basic School, Lusakakasa Primary School, and the host venue for the … Read more
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing road safety in Zambia, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) has been actively working to address the alarming statistics surrounding road accidents and fatalities. Here is a brief summary of the impact of ZRST’s efforts: These summarized highlights underscore the Zambia Road Safety Trust’s dedication to making … Read more
Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the 24 individuals who lost their lives in a tragic road accident on May 13, 2023. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this heartbreaking incident. The accident occurred when a Mitsubishi Rosa Bus carrying 35 passengers … Read more