GADESS Shimunza, a senior Public Service Vehicle (PSV) driver who operates from Lusaka’s Kulima Tower bus station, says the recent increase in fuel pump prices has potential to cause job losses. Last Thursday, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) adjusted upwards the pump price for petrol by K3.85 per litre, K3.52 for diesel and K3.86 for Jet A- 1 at KKIA. In an interview, Tuesday, Shimunza lamented that the fuel increment would result in PSV drivers cashing in less money to their bosses. “This increment always affects our cashing because it means you need more fuel for you to meet the target for cashing. Like I said earlier, people always want to negotiate and won’t pay the exact amount needed for...

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