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Zambia’s Civil Societies Want IMF to Provide “detailed information” on Debt Restructuring
Officials of the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Debt Alliance are hoping that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will use the visit of its Managing Director to Zambia “to provide some detailed information” about the country’s debt restructuring process.
Load Shedding to “have negative impact on most vulnerable”: Jesuit Scholars in Zambia
The shutdown of electric power for hours in Zambia will have a negative effect on vulnerable Zambians and small business enterprises in the Southern African nation, officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said.
Grow Private Sector to Address Unemployment in Zambia: Jesuit Scholars to Government
Zambia’s government ought to grow the private sector to curb the high levels of unemployment in the Southern African nation, an official of an institution of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the country has said.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Call for Legal, Economic Reforms, “concrete roadmap” in New Year
Members of the Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are calling for economic, agricultural, and legal reforms in Zambia in 2023.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Urge “a timely” Budgetary Material Publication after New Ranking
Following Zambia’s drop in the global ranking on budget accountability, Jesuit scholars in the Southern African nation are calling on the government to provide “a timely” online publication of budgetary materials.
Stop Public Revenue Leaks to Address Cost of Living: Jesuit Scholars Tell Zambia
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are calling on the Zambian government to address the challenge of public revenue leaks in the Southern African nation to bring down the cost of living.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Decry Increase in Food Prices, Urge Agricultural Sector Support
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have decried the increase in food prices in Zambia and are calling on the government of the Southern African nation to consider increasing support to the agricultural sector.
Zambia’s Proposed Budget “excellent opportunity for growth, development”: Jesuit Scholars
Zambia’s proposed 2023 national budget is an “excellent opportunity” for the development and growth of the Southern African nation, officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said.
Ensure Accountability, Transparency for IMF Loan: Zambia’s Faith, Civil Leaders to State
Officials of the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Debt Alliance in Zambia are calling on the government of the Southern African nation to enhance transparency and accountability when putting to use the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan.
Zambian Government “must not become complacent” Post IMF Loan: Jesuit Scholars
Members of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are calling on the Southern African nation’s government not to relax efforts in turning around the economy when they receive International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved loan.
High Cost of Living in Zambia Leading Families to Undignified Lives: Jesuit Scholars
Jesuit scholars in Zambia have said the high cost of living in the country has affected the ability of many families to live dignified lives.
Jesuit Scholars Decry Zambia’s Worsening Economic, Social Reality, Call for Interventions
Jesuit scholars in Zambia are concerned about the current economic and social conditions in Zambia, which they say are getting worse due to the high cost of living, making life for people in the Southern African nation difficult, some “barely surviving from day to day”.
Introducing Food, Energy Subsidies in Zambia “will not be sustainable”: Jesuit Scholars
Introducing subsidies on food and energy in Zambia as advised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not going to be sustainable, Jesuit scholars in the Southern African nation have told the government.
Zambia’s Cost of Living “out of reach of many”, Jesuit Scholars Say as Currency Stabilizes
Jesuit scholars in Zambia have said that while the country’s currency has generally stabilized, the cost of living remains “out of the reach of many” in the Southern African nation.
Zambia’s Public Debt “an unsettling fiscal challenge”, Faith, Civil Leaders Say
Members of the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Debt Alliance in Zambia have described the country’s outstanding public debt as “an unsettling fiscal challenge.”
Zambia Needs “to harness mineral resources” for Sustainability: Jesuit Institute Official
Zambia needs to use the mineral resources in the country for sustainable development, an official of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has said.
Rise in Fuel Prices “inevitably going to hit hard on majority”: Jesuit Scholars in Zambia
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said the continuous rise in fuel pump prices in Zambia is going to “hit hard” on majority of citizens of the Southern African nation.
Strategies in Zambia’s State of Nation Address “step in right direction”: Jesuit Scholars
Strategies in Zambian President’s State of the Nation Address that touched on, among other issues, the fostering of constitution reforms and tackling climate change, are a “step in the right direction,” officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said.
Rising Cost of Living “severely” affecting Zambian Women, Children: Jesuit Scholars
Officials of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said the continuous rise in the country’s cost of living is gravely affecting women and children.
Increased Fuel Prices in Zambia Expected but “disheartening”: Jesuit Institute Official
An official of the Lusaka-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has said that while the recent increase in fuel prices in Zambia was expected, the move by the country’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) is discouraging as it will impact negatively on households.
