IMC appoints Former ZOL executive as MD to start S...

IMC appoints Former ZOL executive as MD to start Starlink rollout

Oscar J Jeke

Local technology and communications company IMC has appointed former ZOL executive Denny Marandure as its managing director, with the company on course to rollout Starlink internet services in Zimbabwe.

The appointment comes as IMC has been approved as sole distributor of Starlink services and equipment following the satellite internet company’s licence approval by POTRAZ.

IMC had been scrutinised by various stakeholders who revealed that the company is linked to businessman and ZANU PF member, Wicknell Chivhayo, with the recent appointment and release of promotional material to market the company and services being its first public communication after it had reset its website a few weeks ago.

Posting on X, IMC said it comes to the market with the need to bridge the divide that has seen most parts of Zimbabwe (rural areas) and Africa as a whole suffer from challenges of adapting to modernity.

“Across the vast landscapes of Africa, where the heartbeat of our traditions meets the challenges of modernity, millions remain tethered by the digital divide. In Zimbabwe, the dream of global connectivity has been just beyond reach until now, IMC communications is lighting the path to a new dawn.

“Imagine a world where every African regardless of their location, can access the world at their fingertips. With pioneering low earth orbit satellite technology, we are breaking the chains of internet monopolies. Our vision is clear: affordable, reliable internet for all, free from the constraints of fixed locations.

“From the heart of all rural villages to the bustling urban centres, our service is transforming lives. Education, healthcare, business-every aspect of society revolutionised. Watch as Zimbabwe and Africa as a whole leap into a future where digital connectivity fuels unprecedented growth. Where every individual is empowered to each their full potential.

IMC Communications is more than just an internet service provider, we are your partner in bridging the digital divide, crafting a future that shines bright with possibilities,” IMC said.

The newly appointed managing director, Marandure will oversee the rollout of Starlink internet services in Zimbabwe, boosting of extensive experience in Information Technology, having worked at IBM, Lucent Technologies, and Verizon.