Ex- ZOL executive appointed IMC managing director

IMC Communications, the exclusive distributor of Starlink services in Zimbabwe linked to Wicknell Chivayo, has appointed Mr. Denny Marandure as its managing director. Mr. Marandure, an IT expert and former ZOL executive, will lead the rollout and adoption of Starlink's satellite internet service in Zimbabwe. The government recently approved IMC's license as Starlink's sole official partner in the country.

Mr. Marandure has extensive experience in the ICT industry, notably leading ZOL Zimbabwe's successful Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployment. He has worked with major global companies like IBM, Lucent Technologies, and Verizon Communications. His leadership at ZOL earned the company numerous awards, and he has received multiple accolades for his business leadership and innovation.

Prior to joining IMC, Mr. Marandure was the CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies in Tanzania and Zanzibar. IMC believes his leadership will make Starlink a transformative player in Zimbabwe's ISP sector, contributing to the country's Vision 2030 of achieving an upper-middle-income digital economy.

Starlink's satellite technology aims to provide high-speed internet access, especially in remote areas, promoting digital inclusion. This service is expected to increase competition, lower prices, and improve internet quality in Zimbabwe. Unlike fibre optic networks, which face deployment challenges and high costs, Starlink promises widespread, uncapped internet access at potentially lower costs.