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How is Zambia reducing the cost of living?

The cost of basic goods and services have been slashed in response to a strong currency

For the best part of this year, the Kwacha, Zambia's currency has been doing exceptionally well.
Some economists have described it as among the best performing currencies against the dollar.
This might not be good news for exports, which will be more expensive to buy in other countries.
But it has been welcomed by Zambians who are paying lower prices for food and services than this time last year.
So, while many countries around the world are facing a cost of living crisis, is Zambia managing to buck the trend?
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