BNNB: Recent submissions
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July 2024 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Statement: A Call for Action to Address the High Cost of Living
(2024-08-02)The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) issued a statement on August 2, 2024, highlighting the rising cost of living in Zambia as reflected by the increase in the Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) to ... -
June 2024 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Statement: A Reflection on the Cost of Living in the First Half of 2024
(2024-07-09)As Zambia reaches the midpoint of 2024, the nation faces significant social and economic challenges, with inflation reaching 15.2% in June and food inflation at 16.8%, exacerbated by a drought emergency and fluctuating ... -
May 2024 Basic Needs & Nutrition Basket Statement: Climate Change and Rising Costs in Zambia Become Increasingly Apparent as the Cost of Living Rises in May 2024
(2024-05-31)In May 2024, the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) reported a significant rise in Zambia's Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB), now standing at K10,701.13, reflecting a K352.87 increase from April. This ... -
April 2024 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Statement: Securing Livelihoods in Light of the High Cost of Living; The 2025 Budget and Medium Term Expenditure Framework
(2024-05-01)In response to Zambia's ongoing budget cycle and the Ministry of Finance and National Planning's call for inclusive participation, the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) presents findings from its April 2024 ... -
March 2024 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Statement: Strengthening Resilience in the Face of Food Insecurity - An Easter Message of Hope
(2024-03-28)The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) observed an increase in the Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) which now stands at K10, 603.40 for the month of March representing a 2.9% increase in comparison to ... -
February 2024 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Statement: Urgent Call for Solidarity with the Poor as the Cost of Living Continues to Rise
(2024-03-01)JCTR’s recent evaluations have revealed an alarming rise in living expenses concerning essential commodities with an upward adjustment of 7.9 percent in comparison to January, 2024. The cost of living for a family of five ... -
The High Cost of Living Undermining Human Dignity
(2024-01-06)Based on the JCTR’s Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) survey for a family of five, there has been an increase in the cost of living for households in Lusaka. The BNNB now stands at K9,555.53, which represents a rise ... -
December 2023 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Statement: A Year-End Reflection on the Cost of Living in 2023
(2023-12-22)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 December in Lusaka stood at K9, 157.41. This is notably ... -
November 2023 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Statement: Navigating Ongoing Solutions to the Cost of Living Crisis Required
(2023-11-30)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 November in Lusaka stood at K9, 060.60. In comparison to ... -
October 2023 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Statement: Government's Push to Address Immediate Cost of Living Needs Continues to Face Hurdles
(2023-10-31)The persistent issue of the cost of living in Zambia has been a recurring concern for the nation. Citizens have grappled with the challenges of affording basic necessities including mealie meal, and this long-standing ... -
August 2023 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket: The Undeniable Urgency of the Cost of Living Crisis Should Not Be Underestimated
(2023-09-11)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 August 2023 in Lusaka, stood at K9, 267.34. In comparison ... -
July 2023 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket: A Brief Analysis of the Cost of Living in Lusaka and Other Towns
(2023-08-15)The average cost of living as measured by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) in July 2023 stood at K6, 469.76. This remains higher than the average national income of K4, 215. Lusaka remains the town with ... -
July 2023 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket: Lack of Measures to Counteract Shifts in Production Inputs (Fuel, Maize) Worsening the Cost of Living
(2023-08-15)The high cost of living, undeniably a global crisis, has continued to be driven by factors such as seasonality, fuel pump price fluctuations and exchange rate variations. These movements have continued to cause a steady ... -
A Brief Analysis of the Cost of Living in Lusaka and Other Towns
(2023-06-08)The average cost of living for a family of five (5) in May 2023 stood at K6, 895.68. i.e., K2, 681 above the national average income of K4, 215. The Capital City, Lusaka remains the most expensive city to live in despite ... -
January 2011 JCTR: The Taxation System in Zambia
(2011-01-30)Taxes world over are mainly levied in order to raise revenue to fund government developmental operations and assist to reduce disparity between the rich and the poor and reduce poverty. This study was undertaken on behalf ... -
2022 Second Quarter Bulletin : A Reflection on the Cost of Living for all Bnnb Towns for the First Half of 2022 as Monitored by JCTR
(2022-04-30)Following the closure of the first half of the year 2022, a trends analysis of the cost of living between January and June was conducted to gain insights on the movement of the cost of living, its drivers, relevant policy ... -
2020 Fourth Quarter Bulletin : Summary of JCTR Webinar that took place on 22nd October 2020, ahead of Zambia’s Independence Day
(2020-10-30)Given the position we find ourselves in as a country, it is important to ensure that there a holistic approach from all government ministries to come up with a prudent debt management strategy. It is also key for the ... -
2020 Third Quarter Bulletin : The Deteriorating Condition of Our Common Home
(2020-09-30)Fr. Michael’s reflection points out that the world’s poorest communities are the ones affected most by the damage done to the earth which is resulting in global changes in climate, biodiversity and the ecosystem. Climate ... -
January 1997 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket: Employment and Sustainable Livelihoods in Zambia
(1997-01-30)The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) participated in the World Summit on Social Development (WSSD) in Copenhagen in 1995 and was a signatory to the Plan of Action and 'Ten Commitments.' This report is a national ... -
Chipata February 2023 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Report
(2023-02-28)This survey was conducted on 27th February, 2023 by the Social and Economic Development Programme of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection. Average Prices were calculated on the basis of prices gathered from retail ...
