A CONSORTIUM of civil society organisations has called on government to communicate on the state of the economy and outline measures being undertaken to address the soaring cost of living which is causing “great hardship” for Zambians. This group of CSOs which includes Chapter One Foundation, CTPD, ActionAid Zambia, ACA, Bloggers of Zambia, CCCZ, TIZ, NGOCC and ZCSD, has highlighted the cost of mealie meal and fuel as major factors contributing to the high cost of living. CSOs: “We, the undersigned Civil Society Organizations, note with concern the rising cost of living in Zambia. The cost of living as measured by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflections’ (JCTR’s) Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) has been on the rise reaching...