Cairo Road: When Familiarity Breeds Blindness

I have driven Cairo Road more than 200 times. I know its rhythms. The morning congestion near Findeco House, the hawkers at the Kabwata turnoff, the way traffic thins past the bus terminus. I considered myself a careful, experienced driver on that corridor. Yet on trip 201, I noticed it for the first time. A … Read more

The 3-Second Rule: The One Driving Habit That Could Save YourLife on Zambia’s Roads

Every day on Zambia’s roads, thousands of drivers make a decision they don’t even notice they’re making: how close to follow the vehicle in front.Most drivers follow too closely. Not because they are reckless. Because nobody ever taught them what the right distance actually looks like or why it matters so much.At 80 kilometres per … Read more

Quiz – Learn how to Stay Safe on Zambia Roads

Road Rangers Zambia 🦁 Stay Safe! 🦅 Road Rangers Zambia Learn to Stay Safe on the Road! · Pa Musebo! 🧒 🚗 📋 Safety Rules 🚦 Traffic Lights 🎯 Quiz Game 🆘 Emergency 🛡️ Road Safety Rules 👣 Use the Pavement Always walk on the pavement or footpath, away from moving cars. If there is … Read more

Road Safety Advocates Call for Urgent School Bus Safety Reforms

Lusaka, Zambia: 13th February, 2026 A coalition of road safety advocates and organisations Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST), Safety for People on the Move, Road Safety Ambassadors, Passengers, Pedestrians and Cyclists Association, and Talk Road Safety Foundation has intensified engagement with the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) following the tragic death of Subila Mulenga, … Read more

STATEMENT ON SUSPENSION OF POLICE ROADBLOCKS

13th February 2026 The Zambia Road Safety Trust has noted the Police High Command’s directive suspending roadblocks nationwide, leaving only six operational checkpoints in Chongwe, Kafue, Chisamba, Kafulafuta, Ndabala, and Mpika. As an organization working to reduce road deaths and injuries across Zambia, we have serious concerns about what this means for road safety. Here’s … Read more

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This is the final call. The abstract submission deadline for the 3rd AfroSAFE Academy Conference has been extended. This is the last opportunity to contribute to one of Africa’s most impactful road and traffic safety conferences. Abstract Submission Closes Date: Sunday, 15 February 2026 Time: 11:59 PM (CAT) The 3rd AfroSAFE Academy Conference Lusaka, Zambia … Read more

Lusaka Commits 20% of Parking Revenue to Safer Walking & Cycling Infrastructure

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Lusaka City Council • Policy Implementation Update Lusaka Commits 20% of Parking Revenue to Safer Walking & Cycling Infrastructure Effective 1 January 2026 • Lusaka, Zambia Lusaka has taken a major step toward safer, healthier streets. On 20 January 2026, Mayor Chilando Chitangala reaffirmed the city’s commitment to dedicate 20% of annual parking levy revenue … Read more

More Time to Submit Your Abstract!

Good news! The abstract submission deadline has been EXTENDEDNew deadline: 31 January 2026 at 11:59 PM CAT If you’re working on research, innovations, or policy insights related to road safety, injury prevention, trauma and post-crash care, or safe mobility, this is your chance to be part of the 3rd AfroSAFE Academy Conference in Lusaka, Zambia. … Read more