The Rural Electrification Fund addressed public criticism after a newspaper error sparked controversy about a catering contract. The Herald mistakenly published a tender award to Eat n Lick as USD 603,600 when the actual amount was ZWG 603,600. This catering service provided food and drinks for 5,000 attendees at a solar power plant opening ceremony in Chipinge District in November 2024. The contract supplied slicers, soft drinks, and bottled water for the community event celebrating the commissioning of a 200kW solar facility.
Citizens questioned the Fund's explanation on social media platforms. Critics argued that REF created confusion through poor communication rather than false information circulating online. Some users demanded...