NETIZENS have mocked and expressed shock at NRPUP leader Brian Mundubile’s lack of understanding of foreign exchange reserves, following his remarks in which he questioned their purpose while citizens are suffering. Meanwhile, former Finance minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says he is afraid Mundubile sounds like he truly lacks intelligence, adding that a presidential candidate cannot afford to be “this ignorant”. Economist Bright Chizonde also says it is illogical for Mundubile to describe bank reserves as “useless”, stressing that any serious economic policy aimed at easing the high cost of living must strengthen them. During his Nyimba campaign rally on Wednesday, Mundubile told supporters that what matters in a country is the cost of living, not bank reserves. He mocked the...




