A4D EP 69 | Addressing Zambia’s High Cost of Living Crisis

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Africa 4 Dummies

Africa 4 dummies

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A podcast by Nathan and Zenge for people to get a clearer picture of what's going on in Africa. Make sure to follow our Africa4dummies playlist on Spotify where we share some great African music.

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A podcast by Nathan and Zenge for people to get a clearer picture of what's going on in Africa. Make sure to follow our Africa4dummies playlist on Spotify where we share some great African music.

Education

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A4D EP 69 | Addressing Zambia’s High Cost of Living Crisis

Africa 4 Dummies

53 minutes 32 seconds

2 weeks ago

A4D EP 69 | Addressing Zambia’s High Cost of Living Crisis

In this episode, Nathan sits down with Economist and Legal Practitioner Ntazana Siame Kaulule to discuss Zambia’s ongoing high cost of living. Although the Zambian economy has shown signs of improvement in recent years, citizens continue to face rising prices in fuel, food, rent, and other essentials. What’s next for the nation, and what can be done to ease the pressure on ordinary Zambians? Find out as we unpack it all in this episode.

(01:05) Introduction 

(02:30) Ntazana Siame Kaulule’s Background 

(05:25) Zambia’s Growth at the Expense of Ordinary Citizens 

(14:10) The World Bank & Debt Forgiveness in Zambia

(26:55) Will Mealie Meal Prices Ever Go Down? 

(41:30) What Should Policy Focus On? 

(52:30) Conclusion