Sat, 22 Jul 2017 10:29:54 +0000 By MUKOSELA KASALWE GOVERNMENT through the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) should strengthen efforts to protect consumers and their rights from exploitation by business entities, says Youth Aid chairperson Kachenga Chungu. Mr Chungu urged the CCPC to work with other government wings to ensure that Zambians were not exploited now that the United States dollar has continued to be favourable to the local currency, a situation that has brought about positive economic impact and greater buying power. He said it was unfortunate that the business sector was quick to adjust prices upwards whenever the dollar rose but were reluctant to reduce the cost of goods when it fell. ‘’The government and the CCPC should strengthen efforts to protect consumers and their rights from exploitation by business entities trading in Zambia. ‘‘The cost of living as well as that of doing business should significantly reduce because of the current […]
