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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
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
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
