THE cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka for September has reduced to K9,146.06 compared to the K9,267.34 recorded for August. This is according to the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB). In a statement, Monday, JCTR Social and Economic Development Programme Manager Muchimba Siamachoka recalled that in September 2022, the BNNB stood at K8,850.38. “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 September in Lusaka stood at K9, 146.06. In comparison to the recorded figure of K8, 850.38 around the same time period in September, 2022. Our research observes...

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