SECTOR 3 Broadcasting regulation is transparent and independent; the state broadcaster is transformed into a truly public broadcaster. 3.1 Broadcasting legislation has been passed and is implemented that provides for a conducive environment for public, commercial and community broadcasting. Although the IBA Act of 2002 and the ZNBC Amendment Acts of 2002 and 2010 have been passed, they are not yet operational as boards have not been appointed. The IBA is tasked to issue licences to public, commercial, community, religious and subscription broadcasting services, while the ZNBC is intended to regulate public-service broadcasting. Up until now, however, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services continues to use his discretion to grant broadcasting licences. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 42 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ZAMBIA 2011 2.0 (2005 = 2.1; 2007 = 2.1; 2009 = 1.8)