in power so that it maintains adequate levels of funding, and at the same time ensure that it is in the good books of its commercial clients so that it continues to attract advertisements. Both funding mechanisms can not guarantee non- interference of its budget. SCORES: Individual scores: Average score: 3.9 3, 2, 3, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1, 2 2.2 (2006= 2.5) The public broadcaster is technically accessible in the entire country. ANALYSIS: The public broadcaster is technically accessible in the entire country. The broadcaster is now on satellite and has booster stations which enhance the signals. About 100% of the population have access to radio coverage in both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. Television coverage is still around 50% although arrangements are in top gear for wider coverage. Television Zanzibar covers 100% of the island. Generally the situation is encouraging. SCORES: Individual scores: 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 4, 5, 4, 4 Average score: 4.4 (2006=4.0) 3.10 The public broadcaster offers diverse programming for all interests. ANALYSIS: The Public Broadcaster does offer diverse programming reflecting the different tastes of the various groups within the population. There are programmes for sports lovers, various music tastes and styles, administrators, school children, women, farmers, pastoralists, religion, and culture. There are also some discernable efforts toward embracing public educational programmes. TBC has yet to be able to marshal enough resources to undertake general educational programmes of its own. SCORES: Individual scores: 5, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4 Average score: 4.3 (2006= 3.9) 3.11 The public broadcaster offers balanced and fair information reflecting the full spectrum of diverse views and opinions. ANALYSIS: It was noted that generally it is doing well. However panelists also noted that due to commercial interests or pressure, there are times when programming is not consistent. For example for about three weeks religious leaders have been complaining that religious programmes are not So This Is Democracy? 2008 -239- Media Institute of Southern Africa