Enhancing Child Road Safety: ZRST and UNDP Join Forces for Safer School Journeys

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Students of Jacaranda Combined School crossing their newly painted pedestrian crossing

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

Road Safety Impact in Zambia: ZRST Achievements

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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

ZRST expresses condolences as 24 die in tragic road accident in Zambia

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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

Mapping for Safer Journeys

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Great news! ZRST is proud to announce its entry into the global mapping community to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through open mapping. As a first step, we will be working to identify high-risk road networks and pedestrian areas, enhance disaster and emergency response, and promote Safe and Healthy Streets for Children, Youth and … Read more

Commemoration of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2022

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Speech during the commemoration of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2022 (WDoR22) at UTH by ZRST Chairman Daniel Mwamba on18th November 2022 Good morning, gentlemen and Ladies!Every twenty-four seconds, a life is lost due to a traffic collision. Road deaths and injuries are abrupt, violent, and traumatic occurrences. It is something … Read more

Zambia’s Road deaths climb in the first 3 months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021

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Lusaka, 24th April, 2022: The Zambia Police has released its quarterly statistics for road traffic fatalities for the first 3 months of 2022 and the numbers are dark and deeply concerning. Police data show 568 people perished on Zambia roads in the first three months of 2022 compared to 405 killed last year during the … Read more

MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON THE RISE IN THE NUMBER OF ROAD TRAFFIC CRASHERS AND MEASURES THE GOVERNMENT IS PUTTING IN PLACE TO CURB ROAD CRASHES

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Delivered by Honourable Frank M. Tayali, MPMinister of Transport and LogisticsMarch 2022Madam SpeakerWith the leave of the House, kindly permit me to express my profound Gratitude to you Madam Speaker, for allowing me this rare opportunity to deliver this Ministerial Statement on the continued escalation of road traffic crashes and fatalities on our roads.It is … Read more

Zambia’s Road deaths climb by 27% in 12 months despite COVID

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Lusaka, 24th January 2022: The Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST), the leading Road Safety NGO, is calling on the government to urgently improve national road safety management, after the police confirmed COVID’s restrictions, lockdowns, and reduced traffic volumes did not stop Zambia’s road toll rising by 27.9 per cent (from 1,690 to 2,163 deaths) in … Read more