3.3 PANEL DISCUSSION:
The Evolution of Internet Service Business
Models- Challenges and Opportunities
This panel discussion explored the legal environment, opportunities and challenges in running internet service businesses in Zimbabwe.

PANEL MODERATOR

CHRIS MUSODZA

Blogger & Digital Strategist

Christopher is a certified ICT professional , ethical hacker and trainer. Christopher works with Civil
society organisations, helping enhance digital security practices. A passionate digital security
blogger with secureitzim.com , Chris is an advocate for people driven Cyber security policies , open
Internet and net neutrality.

PRESENTED BY

JOSEPH MACHIVA
Telone Sales and Marketing
Director

Joseph is a marketing professional with over 10 years’ experience in brand management, sales, business development and customer services. He has worked extensively in the telecommunications industry both locally and
regionally.

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There is need for internet service providers to explore opportunities of
developing content and influencing uses of that content. This means
investing in content and ensuring it is available. TelOne is currently
developing a strategy that will enable it to move from being only a
network provider to trying to influence the content that is carried
through its network.
One of the major challenges to the operations of telecommunications
companies is the cost of making bandwidth available to the citizenry.

INTERNET GOVERNANCE MULTISTAKEHOLDER
CONFERENCE REPORT 2015

This is due to expenses incurred in carrying bandwidth from overseas
and the costs of setting up internet infrastructure. This is what has
prompted the Government of Zimbabwe to engage in the current
debate of shared infrastructure by operators.
• The development and promotion of local content and sharing of
infrastructure are important steps towards reducing costs for the end
user.

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