MINISTER of Small and Medium Enterprises Elias Mubanga says the cost of living will continue dropping because everyone in government is “busy” working to ensure that the economy is transformed. But New Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka has argued the minimal reductions in the cost of living are not being felt by most citizens who are still struggling. 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) has continued to drop for three consecutive months, with October recording a reduction of K312.6. In an Interview, Wednesday, Mubanga said Zambia was doing well from the economical point of view. “Everyone is busy, especially...

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