According to the ZAMSTATS April 2026 report, a 25kg bag of the national staple costs as low as K235 in Kabwe, while those in the remote northern district are being forced to pay K165 more for the same commodity. However, Chilubi District Commissioner has noted that residents are reportedly not complaining despite the price of a bag of mealie meal skyrocketing to K400. Speaking in an interview with Zambian Business Times-ZBT, Chilubi District Commissioner, Risto Mushembe, claimed that despite these massive price increments, there are no shortages and local residents are comfortable with the current market rates. “The primary driver...
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