Mr Mlambo reminded participants that there was need for vigilance when advocating for access to the Internet because the Internet also had its own dangers and vices. He gave examples of how the fake news phenomenon was accelerated by Internet based communications. He referred to the growing surveillance culture of various governments in high income countries. The Deputy Minister highlighted the fact that such negative effects of the Internet made it compulsory for governments to be involved in the regulation of the internet. A difficult balance therefore, has to be maintained by governments which on one hand, seek to balance the commercial interests of Internet service providers with the Interests of security, and an accessible, affordable Internet. He maintained that his Ministry was concerned with the high cost of data, and the general lack of awareness of consumers online rights which sometimes gave rise to predatory pricing methods by some ICT service providers. its launch in 2015 and the role it has played in the regional and global Internet Governance Forum. He indicated that the Zimbabwean government was invited by ICANN to participate at GAC. He reminded participants that the government could not support and operate ZIGF without the support of partners from both the public and private sector. The Deputy Minister applauded the work undertaken by ZIGF since Digital illiteracy among Zimbabwe’s marginalised population remains a Part of the Deputy Minister’s address examined the suitability of current ICT technology used in Zimbabwe, especially in rural and other economically marginalised areas. He also spoke about digital illiteracy which he said makes it hard for users from marginalised demographics to use smartphones and other similar gadgets, much to their disadvantage. This inability to fully exploit technological gadgets and Apps was examined in more detail by Chido Musodza when she spoke on localisation of technology. Her presentation is featured under the summary of the IGC’s Session Two.