PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says the escalating commodity prices are unjustified and could be caused by sabotage by some individuals.President Lungu said the situation is a source of worry for government hence the decision to thoroughly investigate the matter.Mr Lungu said this when he paid a courtesy call on Paramount Chief Chitimukulu, who welcomed the investigation of the escalation of prices of essential commodities.Expressing his concern that some indicators have shown that the rise in prices of goods is as a result of sabotage, President Lungu said government is engaging suppliers to find a lasting solution to the problem.Meanwhile, President Lungu has appealed to Paramount Chief Chitimukulu to help sensitise people on the dangers of Covid-19.And Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba has commended President Lungu for constituting a team investigate the escalation of commodity prices.Paramount Chief Chitimukulu said the rise in prices of essential commodities such as mealie meal and cement seen in recent times has […]
ESCALATING COMMODITY PRICES IRK PRESIDENT LUNGU
