THE Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) says the recent appreciation of the Kwacha, if sustained, should translate into lower prices for imported goods, fuel, transport, and other essential commodities that directly affect the cost of living for ordinary Zambians. In a statement issued on Sunday, ZACA Executive Secretary Juba Sakala described the Kwacha’s rise from K26.45 to approximately K24.30 against the US dollar as a positive macroeconomic development. “The Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) welcomes the recent appreciation of the Kwacha against the US Dollar from K26.45 to approximately K24.30 as a positive macroeconomic development. This trend, if sustained, should signal lower prices for imported goods, fuel, transport, and essential commodities that directly impact the cost of living for ordinary Zambians. However,...
