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The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection is a research, education and advocacy team that promotes study and action on issues linking Christian Faith and social justice in Zambia and Malawi. JCTR began in 1988 as a project of the Zambia-Malawi Province of the Society of Jesus and is similar in orientation to other Jesuit social Centres around the world....
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May 2025 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Statement: Cost of Living Still High - Seasonal Gains Offer Relief
(2025-05-28)The May 2025 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) Statement by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) highlights the continued high cost of living in Zambia, with the BNNB standing at ZMW 11,272.97 — a ... -
Statement: JCTR Responds to US Aid Cut Over Medical Drug Theft, Urges Swift Government Action
(2025-05-14)The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has responded with grave concern to the US Government’s decision to cut $50 million (K1.4 billion) in medical aid to Zambia, citing systemic theft of US-donated drugs and ... -
Statement: The Proposed Constitutional Amendments Aimed at Fundamentally Removing Term Limits and Election Systems
(2025-05-04)This press statement by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR), dated 4th May 2025, provides a critical analysis of Zambia’s proposed constitutional amendments, specifically those concerning the removal of ... -
April 2025 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Statement: Living in Faith and Action – Limited Options for the Poor
(2025-04-30)The April 2025 BNNB for Lusaka stood at K11,417.99 for a family of five, reflecting a minor reduction of K128.79 from the previous month. While slight decreases were recorded in both food and non-food components—largely ... -
Call for JCTR Second Quarter Bulletin Articles
(2025-04-24)This is a call for article submissions to the second quarter edition of the JCTR Bulletin, themed around "Governance and Environmental Justice." The publication invites contributions that explore citizen engagement in ...
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