THE Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) says the cost of living in the country has indeed become unbearable for most citizens. On Tuesday, the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) revealed that according to its Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB), the cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka increased by K161.52 for the month of June 2023. The JCTR said the BNNB for June 2023 in Lusaka stood at K9, 239.45 compared to the K9, 077.93 recorded in May 2023. Commenting on the increase in an interview, Wednesday, CSPR Executive Director Faides Temba Temba said JCTR’s BNNB revelations coincide with the current pricing of commodities within all the markets. “The JCTR has been conducting that...

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