Cost of living in Lusaka reduces by K34 in August
• The cost of living for a family of five for August 2023 in Lusaka stood at K9, 267.34.• This is in comparison to the
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July food basket rises by K61.73
• Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket for July 2023 in Lusaka, stood at K9, 301.18• This is in comparison to the recorded figure of K9,
Debt rescheduling may reduce cost of living – JCTR
• Zambia’s debt burden crippled government’s budget.• This made it difficult to invest in infrastructure and social spending for the larger population living below the
June food basket rises by K161.52
• The basket’s upward movement can be attributed to price increases in food items such as beans, cooking oil, bananas and fresh milk.• Price of
May food basket drops by K34.67
• Cost of living for a family of five May 2023 in Lusaka stood at K9, 077.93.• This is in comparison to the recorded figure
Government must address political interference in CDF implementation – JCTR
• This should also include strengthening the accountability mechanisms over CDF funds.• CDF is an important initiative by government and has a huge potential to
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
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