Minister of Information and broadcasting Dora Siliya MP has dispelled rumors that there is a solar power grand call for proposals by government through the ministry of energy.
The government spokesperson stated in a statement made available to the Zambia Business Times (ZBT) that government would like to dispel rumors circulating via email and on social media platforms that the Ministry of Energy together with the World Bank and USAID are awarding Grants under a call for proposals.
Siliya said the call for proposals ref: moe/sp/16452/19 Solar Power Grant programme is using the Honorable Minister of Energys name Mathews Nkowa MP which is misleading the general public.
“The General Public is being advised that there is no such Programme being implemented by the ministry of energy or minister’s office.
Government has not issued any communication concerning the alleged Solar Power Grant Programme. The General Public should also note that the email address mathewnkhuwa1@gmail.com being used is a counterfeit and is not honourable Nkhuwa’s official address” the statement reads.
The minister has said that this is fabrication by fraudsters is aiming at swindling unsuspecting solar dealers and as such, any communication originating from the above email address should be ignored.
She says government is investigating people behind this cybercrime and that action will be taken as soon as the culprits are caught.
