internet, especially in low income countries such as Zimbabwe where internet is accessed largely through mobile devices.9 In Zimbabwe, out-of-bundle mobile data is priced significantly more than data accessed by means of fixed line services such as ADSL and fibre connections.10 “the rise in wrongful arrests associated with the use of instant messaging and social media Apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook was a sign that a large number of Zimbabwean internet users are still unaware of their online rights. “ 04 Mr Cade Zvavanjana “Outlining Zimbabwe’s multistakeholder processes to Internet Governance (2015-2017)”: ZIGF According to Mr Maunganidze, the rise in wrongful arrests associated with the use of instant messaging and social media Apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook was a sign that a large number of Zimbabwean internet users are still unaware of their online rights. He argued that if internet users were made aware of their rights they would be in a better and more informed position to use Internet based communication in a manner that ensures their safety, and does not violate other internet users’ rights. After Mr Maunganidze’s opening remarks, Mr Cade Zvavanjanja, a committee member of the Zimbabwe Internet Governance Forum spoke on “Outlining Zimbabwe’s multi-stakeholder processes to Internet Governance (2015-2017).” Mr Zvavanjanja focused on the operations and functions of the Zimbabwe Internet Governance Forum (ZIGF) which was established on 17 June 2015. He stressed that even though the ZIGF is mainly viewed as a government initiative, it remains a multi-stakeholder forum which facilitates public policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance in Zimbabwe. He added that the ZIGF does not craft any policy on its own, is there to facilitate and oversee the dialogue which takes place among the various stakeholders who have an interest in Internet Governance issues. Despite the open nature of the ZIGF, Mr Zvavanjanja highlighted that the private sector was yet to embrace 9 According to the POTRAZ Sector Performance Report for the 4th Quarter of 2016, 98% of internet users in Zimbabwe accessed the internet through mobile connections, that is, 3G, HDSPA and LTE. 10 A Gigabyte of mobile data across Zimbabwe’s three Mobile Network Operators costs an average of $23. Whereas, 20 Gigabytes cost around $25 on the TelOne ADSL. 08 Misa Zimbabwe Second Internet Governance Multi Stakeholder Conference 21 September 2017