SECTOR 4 “As much as people want to balance gender within the media, the practicalities are not always so simple. The environment may not be friendly towards women, in terms of the hours, which are not family-friendly.” Community radio stations are very selective when it comes to staff and in this regard ethnicity is an issue. “Even if you know the language, if you’re not of the right ethnic group, you won’t get the job. Members of the community will complain that you’re not one of them.” Within the state media, there appears to be a bias towards those who are “somehow connected or affiliated to” the ruling party, and those who are not are politically discriminated against when it comes to employment opportunities. The panel felt that there were general “no issues” within the media with regard to religion or disability, however there are few Muslims, for example, or disabled people within the staff of media organisations. 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: 2.4 (2005 = n/a; 2007 = n/a; 2009 = 3.5) 4.5 Journalists and editors do not practise self– censorship. “Journalists know what kind of stories editors expect...” 60 “Self-censorship in the media is part of our lives.” Self-censorship is more prevalent in the state media, than the private media, for reasons already discussed in earlier indicators. The state media tends to be “100 per cent pro-MMD” and alternative, opposition views won’t find a voice here. However, the private media is guilty of this too. After Muvi TV journalists were harassed by MMD cadres, Information Minister referred to the attackers as unknown people while his AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ZAMBIA 2011