CSO-SUN calls for further reduction in cost of living
• The cost of living as analyzed by JCTR will continue taking a downward trend.• Despite the reduction being minimal, it has to be celebrated.•
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Cost of Living increase to K9, 049.25 in Lusaka
• The upward movement in the basket is attributed to increased prices in selected items.• Non-food but essential items section in particular moved from K5,
JCTR nods IMF’s Extended Credit Facility for Zambia
• Zambia desperately needs the IMF bailout.• It will help enhance the local economy once approved.• The bailout will also help restore price stability. Jesuit
Cost of Living decrease to K8, 145.28 – JCTR
• Prices of items such as 1kg Kapenta which went down by K56.76 from K290.63 to K233.87.• Additional reductions were noted in the prices of
Cost of living decreases by K205.73Ngwee
• Shift in seasons continues to affect price movements in selected items on the basket.• Price of imported goods such as fruits has continued to
Job creation key to addressing cost of living – JCTR
• Employment creation becomes very prudent because it helps to provide families with income. • Without employment, it still becomes difficult for families to afford
Cost of Living Decline by K81.87 Ngwee
• 2kg of beef went down by K16.57 from K155.14 to K138.57. • Price decline in imported fruits attributed to significant downwards movements in the
JCTR calls for Youth, Women active participation in decision making
• Zambia’s population is largely made of youth. • A larger part of people involved in active participation of the country’s decision making to be
JCTR expects government to secure IMF bailout loan package
• Zambians expect government to implement economic reforms. • They expect reforms that will put the country on a more sustainable fiscal footing. • HH’s
JCTR calls for stabilization of commodity prices
• There are a number of factors that influence the cost of living. • There has been a great influence on the cost of living