MOZAMBIQUE
3.9.

The public broadcaster is technically accessible in the 		
entire country.

Analysis:
The technical conditions for the accessibility are created. RM (N.T.
Radio Mozambique) has transmitters in all provinces of the country
and broadcasts in almost all the National Languages.
Individual scores: 			

4; 5; 5; 4; 4; 5; 5; 3; 4; 4

Average score: 			

4.3

3.10. The public broadcaster offers diverse programmes for all 		
interests.
Analysis:
The programming that is offered does not satisfy all the sectors
of the Mozambican society. For instance, as far as religion is concerned, only the Catholic Church has some access to the airwaves.
All the other religions are ignored. At the moment the public broadcasters seem to be property of the young people who have excessive
time in their programming. For instance the senior citizens are not
even catered for in the programming. Entertainment is only dance
music; for instance the public broadcasters have no programmes on
literature.
Individual scores:			

3; 3; 3; 3; 3; 3; 3; 3; 2; 3

Average score: 			

2.9

3.11. The public broadcaster officers balanced and fair informa-		
tion reflecting the full spectrum of diverse views and 		
opinions.
Analysis:
There is a relative balance. For instance there are some interactive
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