In theory, the Namibian Communications Commission (NCC) is independent, but its board is appointed by the Minister of Information and Broadcasting. The example of Katutura Community Radio which had to give up its frequency in favour of Radio Energy (see indicator 2.4) shows that there is room for economic interference: “If you’ve got money as commercial station, we give you what you want, if you are a community station you must make do with what we give you.” The NCC does not regulate the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation. SCORES: Individual scores: Average score: 3.2 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 1, 1 1.8 The appointments procedure for members of the regulatory body is open and transparent and involves civil society. ANALYSIS: The appointments procedure is not open and does not involve civil society. The board members of the Namibian Communications Commission are appointed by the Minister of Information and Broadcasting. SCORES: Individual scores: Average score: 3.3 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1 1.1 The body regulates broadcasting in the public interest and ensures fairness and a diversity of views broadly representing society at large. ANALYSIS: There is no question that there is a diversity of views, with stations like KCR, Catholic radio stations, radio stations for young people and for old people. What is unclear, though, is, but it is not sure whether this is because of any proactive involvement on the part of the NCC or whether it just happened that way. The NCC does not seem to promote diversity because it does not stipulate that radio stations play different types of music, for instance. The last available frequency in Windhoek was recently given to Radio France International. SCORES: Individual scores: Average score: 3.4 2, 2, 3, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1 2.0 The body’s decisions on licensing in particular are informed by a broadcasting policy developed in a transparent and inclusive manner. ANALYSIS: So This Is Democracy? 2005 -234- Media Institute of Southern Africa