Zambia Road Safety Trust - ZRST

26/08/2025

Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) Leads a Vibrant 2025 Car Free Day

On 24th August 2025, Mulundu Street came alive as ZRST hosted this year’s Car Free Day a celebration of safer, cleaner, people-centered streets. From cycling and fitness to cultural performances and children’s activities, the community came together in style!

Speaking at the event, ZRST Director Mr Daniel Mwamba emphasized that road safety is a shared responsibility and called on everyone to embrace safe road behaviors from wearing helmets to protecting pedestrians and cyclists. He thanked Zambia , our main sponsor, for their unwavering support in championing safer, healthier communities.

A big thank you to our partners Prudential Assurance, Ask RTSA , St. John’s First Aid, fitness groups, cycling clubs, and volunteers. Together, we are proving that safer roads and cleaner air are possible when we act collectively.
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20/08/2025

ZRST AT THE 2ND AFROSAFE ACADEMY CONFERENCE & TRAFFIC SAFETY COURSE

The Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST), represented by Mr. Thomas Miyoba, Resource & Partnership Manager, participated in the 2nd AfroSAFE Academy Traffic Safety Course and Conference held in Winneba, Ghana (12–15 August 2025).
The events, themed “Data-driven discourse on Safe System approach in Africa”, brought together experts from across the continent to share knowledge on safer roads, sustainable mobility, and protecting vulnerable users.
🔹 12–13 August – Traffic Safety Course
Focused on the Safe System approach, participants explored safe road design, vehicle standards, data analytics, vulnerable road users, and the economics of road safety.
🔹 14–15 August – Conference
Experts from across Africa presented research on mobility, crash data, and road safety culture. Representing Zambia, Mr. Miyoba presented on “Sexual Harassment in Public Transport in Zambia: Prevalence, Challenges, and Interventions.” His presentation shed light on the urgent need to make public transport safe and inclusive, especially for women and young people, while linking this challenge to the broader Safe System agenda.

ZRST’s participation strengthens Zambia’s voice in continental road safety discussions. Insights gained will guide ongoing efforts to improve road safety culture, protect vulnerable groups, and advocate for policies that reduce traffic deaths and injuries while making transport systems safer and more equitable.

07/08/2025

With no bicycle lanes, traffic calming, or 30 km/h speed limits, this route at the Great North and Kasangula Road intersection in Lusaka scores just 1 star for cycling safety.

The good news?
With simple, proven interventions — like bicycle lanes, crossings, and lower speeds — we can reduce crash risk by over 99% and reach a 5-star rating.

Safer streets are possible. Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety ,
TotalEnergies, Yours - Youth for Road Safety,

06/08/2025

The road is not just for cars, it’s for children, mothers, workers, and elders on foot. Until every step is safe, we have work to do.
Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety Yours - Youth for Road Safety

18/07/2025

PRUDENTIAL LIFE ASSURANCE ZAMBIA AND ZAMBIA ROAD SATEFTY TRUST LAUNCH STOP THE FIRST AID AT AN ACCIDENT SCENE AWARENESS PROGRAMME INITIATIVE IN LUSAKA
Lusaka, Zambia - July 17, 2025
Yesterday, Prudential Life Assurance Zambia, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) in collaboration with City Council and FIREBRIGADE led by Mr Sakala Francis, with support from the Prudence Foundation Safe Steps Africa, launched the FIRST AID AT AN ACCIDENT SCENE AWARENESS PROGRAMME initiative at Lusaka’s Intercity Bus Terminus. This life-saving program aims to build a network of community-based first responders by equipping bus passengers, drivers, vendors, and local residents with essential first aid skills to effectively assist victims of road traffic crashes in critical situations.

Over 500 individuals were trained and sensitized in essential first aid, prehospital care techniques, and basic traffic management control, to act swiftly in the critical moments following a crash.

Speaking at the launch, ZRST Executive Director Mr. Daniel Mwamba emphasized, “By training bus passenger, we create a network of first responders embedded in our communities, ready to act when seconds count.” He further highlighted the initiative’s broader vision, stating, “Together, with the First Aid Training for Passengers Project, we are not just responding to crashes-we are preventing tragedies and building a nation of healthier, more resilient people.”

Intercity Bus Terminus Manager madam Annie Shikabonga-Katuta praised the initiative and project teams, noting, “This training is a significant step toward enhancing safety and empowering our passengers to save lives on their daily journeys before professional help reach the scene.”

THE FIRST AID AT AN ACCIDENT SCENE AWARENESS PROGRAMME initiative, sets a scalable model for road safety across Zambia, ensuring that every citizen can contribute to a safer, more responsive society.


Joined by Lusaka City Council, Zambia Police, and the Commuters Rights Association of Zambia (CRAZ), we’re making our roads safer, one person at a time. Share this post and let’s keep safety first!

17/07/2025

Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) and Cavendish University Partner to Establish Zambia’s First Road Safety Education Institute
Date: Wednesday, 16th July 2025
Location: ZRST Head Office, Lusaka

The Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) hosted a high-level strategic meeting with senior representatives from Cavendish University Zambia. The meeting marked a key step toward establishing a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at creating a dedicated Institute for Road Safety Education and Research.
This MoU will establish a dedicated Institute for Road Safety Education and Research, a first of its kind in Zambia.
🎓 Key Objectives of the Collaboration:
1) Establish an academic institute focused on road safety education and research.
2) Offer Degree, Postgraduate, and PhD programs in road safety and related fields.
3) Strengthen academic-industry collaboration for public safety, innovation, and sustainable transport.

👥 Cavendish University Delegation:
1) Dean, School of Law
2) Directors of Distance Learning
3) Senior Lecturer
4) Member of the University Council
They were received by the ZRST leadership in an atmosphere of mutual respect and shared purpose.
This collaboration reflects our joint commitment to shaping a safer, more informed Zambia, one graduate, one road, and one policy at a time.

11/07/2025

On 9th July 2025, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST), with support from the Prudence Foundation Safe Steps Africa programme, hosted an important workshop at the ZRST offices in Woodlands Extension under the project titled “Training the Immediate Bystanders.”

The initiative is designed to empower ordinary citizens with essential life-saving skills, enabling them to respond effectively to road traffic accidents through first aid, basic extrication techniques, and emergency response procedures.

Key stakeholders in attendance included Mr. Francis Sakala from the Zambia Fire Brigade; Mr. Chipoya Chipoya and Mr. Emmanuel Jonga from Levy Mwanawasa Medical University; Mr. Aaron Kamuti, President of the Commuters Rights Association of Zambia (CRAZ) ; Ms. Brenda Mwasaniga, Observer from CRAZ; and the ZRST implementation team.

The event underscored the vital role trained bystanders play in reducing road crash fatalities through timely intervention, representing a significant step forward in the journey toward safer roads in Zambia.

30/06/2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Mrs. Grace Mwita Sitali, who departed from us on Saturday.

Mrs. Sitali played an important role at the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) as our Local Resource Mobilisation Lead. She worked hard, stayed committed, and was always willing to help. Her work left a clear mark on the organisation and on the people she worked with.

We are grateful for the time we shared, for her selfless service, and for the kindness she extended to so many.

To the family of Mrs. Grace Mwita Sitali, we extend our deepest condolences. May you find comfort in the Lord, and may her soul rest in perfect peace.

Farewell, Mrs Grace Mwita Sitali.

With heartfelt sympathy,
The Zambia Road Safety Trust Team

12/06/2025

LUSAKA, 12th June 2025 – The Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) is calling on all motorists across the country to stop treating speed limits as suggestions. Speeding is not only illegal, it is dangerous and deadly. That’s why ZRST is launching a renewed call to action under the theme "Speeding Catches Up With You."

Each year, speeding is a leading cause of road crashes in Zambia, contributing to countless serious injuries and preventable deaths. Speeding is an aggressive driving behavior that reduces a driver’s ability to react to hazards, increases braking distances, and intensifies the force of impact in the event of a collision.

“Speeding puts everyone at risk—drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and especially vulnerable road users like school children and cyclists,” said Daniel Mwamba, Director of the Zambia Road Safety Trust. “It’s a selfish act with potentially fatal consequences.”

ZRST reminds the public that speed limits are not arbitrary—they are set based on road design, traffic volumes, and surrounding environments such as residential areas or school zones. Driving within the legal speed limit and adjusting speed according to road and weather conditions is every driver's responsibility.

Common excuses like running late or traffic congestion do not justify breaking the law. Like drunk driving, speeding is a conscious, reckless choice that can turn a moment of impatience into a lifetime of regret.

"Think of speeding as falling from a great height," explained ZRST Road Safety Coordinator, Janet Mwenya. "For every 10 km/h over the limit, the impact in a crash increases dramatically—as if falling from multiple storeys. In school zones, busy market areas, and residential neighborhoods like Bauleni, Chilenje, and Kanyama, this behavior becomes even more dangerous."

Younger drivers and motorcyclists are particularly at risk. According to 2023 statistics compiled by ZRST, over 40% of motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes were reported to be speeding, and a significant number of those killed in these incidents were under 25 years of age.

ZRST urges all road users to make the responsible choice—slow down and help create safer roads for everyone. As the campaign emphasizes: Speeding Catches Up With You.

For more information on this campaign and how to support safer roads in Zambia, please visit

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10/06/2025

Today, at Twashuka Primary School, We Officially Launched the VIA Educational Programme for Safe Mobility

With the generous support of the TotalEnergies Foundation, the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) proudly launched the VIA Educational Programme for Safe Mobility at Twashuka Primary School. This transformative initiative will reach over 20,000 pupils across 10 schools, equipping them not only with knowledge about road safety, but with the leadership skills to champion it in their communities.

The programme introduces a dynamic approach to road safety education integrating classroom training, awareness campaigns, risk-mapping exercises, and peer-led advocacy. Through these activities, pupils are stepping forward as ambassadors of safe mobility, playing a central role in promoting a culture of responsibility and protection in and around their schools.

Our Guest of Honour, Eng. Allen Mate, Chairperson of the Road Transport and Safety Agency (Ask RTSA) Board, emphasized the collective nature of the road safety mission, stating, “Road safety is a shared responsibility. Young people must be empowered not just to follow the rules, but to hold decision-makers accountable.”

Ms. Salamata Ball, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Zambia, delivered a powerful message of inclusion and hope, declaring, “Every young person deserves the right to travel safely and responsibly.”

ZRST Executive Director, Mr. Daniel Mwamba, reflected on the broader significance of the initiative: “This is not just a road safety programme, it is a youth empowerment initiative. We believe in the power of young people to reshape how our communities think about mobility, safety, and responsibility.”

This launch marks the beginning of a nationwide movement, where young learners rise as protectors of their own futures, lighting the path toward safer, more inclusive mobility for all.

09/06/2025

We are honored to have been invited to participate in the national workshop on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PRSEA) and Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH), which took place from 2nd to 6th June at Golden Sonnet Hotel in Kabwe.

At the invitation of the workshop organizers, Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) was privileged to make a presentation on Sexual Harassment in Public Transport in Zambia and to showcase our work in addressing this critical issue. We highlighted the urgent need to ensure safety and dignity for all, especially women and girls, as they access public transport services.

We are proud to have been assigned a key role in the development of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials and modules, specifically:
🔹 Taking the lead in designing posters on Sexual Harassment in Public Transport
🔹 Supporting the development of posters and brochures on SEAH and Sexual Harassment

This initiative marks a significant step forward in our commitment to creating safer, inclusive, and respectful transport systems in Zambia. We thank the organizers for recognizing the importance of this work and for inviting ZRST to contribute meaningfully to national efforts aimed at ending sexual exploitation and abuse.

Together, we can drive change. Together, we can ensure safety for all. Health Organization African Region , Ministry of Health Zambia

29/05/2025

The Zambia Road Safety (ZRST), in partnership with VisionSpring , is at CAMINEX 2025 in Kitwe!
Join us under the theme: "Creating a Regional Hub of Possibilities: Partnerships. Production. People."
We’re near the exit, next to Zamseed, opposite JCB.
Come by, connect with us, and learn how we’re making a difference! UNDP Zambia