Despite the latest economic data showing a drop in food inflation from 7.3 percent in April 2026 to 6.9 percent this month, the high cost of living continues to weigh heavily on many Zambian households, with little noticeable change in the prices of essential commodities on the market. The Zambia Association of Consumers (ZACA) has observed that while the slowdown in inflation is a positive macroeconomic development, it does not automatically translate into cheaper goods on supermarket shelves or in local markets. In a response to a query made by Zambian Business Times-ZBT, ZACA president Juba Sakala noted that many...
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