THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says the Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) for a family of five in Lusaka increased by K479 from K11, 365.09 in January to K11, 844.63 in February. In a statement, JCTR Acting Social & Economic Development Programme Manager Lukwesa Musonda said the rise was primarily driven by an increase in the cost of food items. She added that essential food items of the basket recorded an increase from ZMW 4,604.43 in January to ZMW 5,089.75 in February. “The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) for a family of five in Lusaka increased to ZMW 11, 844.63 from ZMW 11, 365.09 in January. This increase was primarily...
