THE cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka as measured by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) for the month of August has reduced by K254.96. In a statement, Thursday, JCTR programmes manager Muchimba Siamachoka said the BNNB for the month of August stood at K9,077.86, signifying a K254.96 decrease from the K9,332.82 recorded in July, 2022. She said the reduction was attributed to price movements in items such as charcoal, kapenta, roller mealie meal, among others. “The cost of living for a family of five as measured by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) for the month of August 2022 in Lusaka...

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