By Farai D Hove| The Energy Minister Fortune Chasi has responded to reports that he allegedly lied concerning the so called payment to South African power utility, Escom.

His reply comes after Escom dismissed reports that Zimbabwe or ZESA has paid Escom in recent days. Days before, Chasi had promised saying power problems are now to flatten after the payment.

But Escom in Thursday dismissed all.

Writing on his Twitter portal, Chasi explained his delay saying he was unwell.

He said, “I’m sorry I have been unable to respond. I was under the weather too.

“I have no reason to tell lies about such an important matter. The mechanics of payment to escom are with min of finance and RBZ. I rely on what I get from there.

“I prefer that the public gets correct info. We cannot operate the sector on falsehoods for sure. I am really sorry that I am being termed dishonest. It would be the most foolish of lies.”