07/09/2026
NHCC CONGRATULATES RTSA ON 20 YEARS OF SAVING LIVES
LUSAKA, Zambia 🇿🇲, Monday, September 7, 2026 — The National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC) has congratulated the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA), under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer/Director Eng. AMON MWEEMBA, on attaining 20 years of service, commending the Agency for its sustained efforts to promote road safety and protect the lives of all road users.
Commemorating the milestone under the theme “Safe Roads, Saving Lives,” NHCC Executive Director Mr. KAGOSI MWAMULOWE said the anniversary underscores the important connection between road safety, heritage conservation and tourism development.
Mr. MWAMULOWE said safe and reliable roads are essential not only for the movement of people and goods, but also for enabling Zambians and international visitors to safely access the country’s diverse cultural and natural heritage.
“Heritage conservation and road safety may appear to be separate areas of responsibility, but there is an important point where the two meet and that is, access. Our heritage must be accessible, but that access must also be safe,” he said.
He noted that Zambia’s heritage and tourism attractions are spread across the country, making road transport a critical gateway to destinations such as the Mosi-oa-Tunya/Victoria Falls, the Barotse Plains Cultural Landscape, Kalambo Falls, Ingombe Ilede and Chilenje House, to mention but a few.
“Tourism thrives on movement. People must travel to discover places, experience cultures, appreciate landscapes and learn about our history. Safe roads are therefore part of tourism infrastructure and, ultimately, part of the heritage tourism experience,” Mr. MWAMULOWE said.
The Executive Director commended Eng. MWEEMBA and the RTSA team for their continued public awareness programmes, enforcement of road safety regulations and promotion of responsible road use during the Agency’s two decades of service.
He, however, called on all road users to complement RTSA’s efforts by taking personal responsibility for road safety through observing traffic regulations, respecting speed limits, avoiding distracted driving, ensuring vehicles are roadworthy and refraining from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. The rules are not intended to inconvenience motorists; they are there to save lives. Every driver must remember that the road is shared with other human beings whose lives depend on responsible decisions behind the wheel,” he said.
Mr. MWAMULOWE particularly urged public service vehicle operators, long-distance drivers and motorists travelling to tourism and heritage destinations to exercise heightened caution, especially during long-distance journeys.
He said the “Safe Roads, Saving Lives” theme resonates strongly with NHCC’s mandate because protgecting lives ensures that generations of Zambians and visitors can continue to discover, experience and appreciate the country’s heritage.
The Commission also encouraged Zambians to use World Tourism Month to discover and experience heritage destinations within the country, noting that domestic tourism supports businesses, creates employment, strengthens local communities and contributes to economic growth.
“Every journey to a local tourism or heritage destination is an opportunity to support a community, tourism operator, craftsman, guide, transporter or small business. But that journey must be undertaken responsibly and safely,” Mr. MWAMULOWE said.
The Commission has therefore called on all Zambians to make road safety a personal commitment and recognise that protecting life is the first responsibility of every road user.
NHCC once again congratulates RTSA Chief Executive Officer/Director Eng. AMON MWEEMBA and the entire RTSA team on the Agency’s 20th anniversary and wishes the institution continued success in promoting road safety and saving lives.
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Ndubi Rodger Mvula
Manager – Information and Public Relations.
FOOTNOTE: The National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Tourism charged with the responsibility of conserving Zambia’s natural and cultural heritage for research, sustainable tourism development, education and enjoyment of all the people now in the future. In December 29th, 1989 National Heritage Conservation Commission Act CAP 173 was enacted.
