THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says the cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka increased by K854.08 in October, now standing at K12,253.72. JCTR Executive Director Fr Daniel Mutale says the increase was largely driven by rising prices of essential food commodities, particularly vegetables and bananas. In a statement, Tuesday, Fr Mutale said the increase reflects the growing cost of meeting basic household needs and places additional pressure on households. He said the highest basket was recorded in Lusaka, followed by Ndola at K10,449.46 and Solwezi at K9,646.87, while Chinsali recorded the lowest at K6,043.67. “The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) for a family of five in Lusaka...