SECTOR 4 4.7 Journalists and media houses have integrity and are not corrupt. Analysis: “...Botswana is generally not a corrupt country. Corruption happens, but it is not common practice.” There have been no instances of print or broadcasting journalists being corrupt and taking bribes in Botswana. Therefore, journalists and media houses are seen to have integrity. Although not all publications, particularly the smaller, privately owned ones, can afford to pay competitive salaries, there have been no instances of corruption among media employees. “This is also probably because Botswana is generally not a corrupt country. Corruption happens, but it is not common practice.” Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country minimally meets aspects of the indicator. 3 Country meets many aspects of indicator but progress may be too recent to judge. 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator and has been doing so over time. Average score: 3.6 (2005 = n/a; 2007 = n/a) 4.8 Salary levels and general working conditions for journalists and other media practitioners are adequate. Analysis: Most salaries in the media sector are competitive. “Because more journalists entering the workforce are graduates from the University of Botswana, or from universities in the United States or Australia, they demand salaries that are commensurate with their qualifications.” 64 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER BOTSWANA 2009