President Hichilema Warns Public Against Fraudsters Using His Name

 President Hakainde Hichilema has cautioned the public against falling victim to fraudsters who are exploiting his name to promote fake Ponzi schemes.

Speaking at the Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ) annual conference in Livingstone , President Hichilema said he has personally been targeted by cybercriminals using his identity to lure unsuspecting citizens into fraudulent online deals.

The President described the growing misuse of technology as a serious concern, noting that while technological advancements are crucial for development, they are increasingly being abused to steal money, harass citizens, and spread scams.

“I am even a subject of this. People are using my name to promote Ponzi schemes. HH is not sponsoring those things,” President Hichilema said.

He warned that such scams mislead citizens into believing they can earn substantial returns through false digital platforms. “Can you contribute so much so that you can be paid so much? Let’s fight this together,” he added.

President Hichilema also urged ICT professionals to take responsibility in curbing cybercrime, emphasizing that their skills should be used to protect people rather than exploit them.

“The same skill that you hold can be used dangerously. Let us be proper professionals by using our skills to solve problems, not to steal money or entice people into Ponzi schemes,” he said.

The Head of State called on ICT experts to act responsibly and uphold professionalism, stressing that technology should be applied to address real problems and improve lives rather than defraud citizens.

“Help us to fight cybercrimes; we love technology, but it is also becoming a menace, used to harass women, steal money, spread Ponzi schemes and even pull down systems,” President Hichilema added.