JCTR February food basket rises by K230.75
• The upward movement in the basket is attributed to increased prices in food items.January saw an increase in mealie meal prices.• JCTR remains concerned
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Experts review performance of monthly fuel pricing cycle in 2022
• Monthly fuel adjustment as of the second half of the year started having an inflationary pressure in the final Quarter.• For most parts of
CSPR calls for enhanced production in key economic sectors
• Government must come up with effective fiscal and monetary measures that will reduce the pace at which prices of goods and services are changing.•
December cost of living rises by K 415
• The rise in the basket is due to increased prices in food items such as 2 bags of 25kg roller Mealie Meal.• The basket
JCTR calls for conducive business environment for private sector growth
• Government efforts in growing the private sector should be the best indicator of performance.• Government alone cannot absorb all the unemployed people in the
November cost of living increases by K29.42
• The cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka for November 2022 increased to K8, 567.20.• This reflects a K29.42 increase from
October cost of living reduces by K312.6
• Downward movement in the basket is attributed to reduced prices in items such as 40 kg of vegetables.• Nonfood but essential items section also
Cost of living reduces to K8, 850.38 – JCTR
• Decrease of K227.48Ngwee from the month of August…• Downward movement in the basked is attributed to reduced prices in items such as other fruits,
JCTR nods 2023 National Budget
• Government’s Economic Transformation Programme will focus on job creation, value addition in key sectors.• The budget has demonstrated the government’s willingness and zeal to
Cost of Living in Lusaka drops to K9, 077.86
• Kwacha’s recent appreciation against major currencies• Reduction in fuel pump prices effected on 1st August, 2022.• Influence of seasonality on both the food and