even though there are still many parts of the country without good reception. But there is still no access to diverse broadcasting. Only the state broadcaster has extended its reach and most of the independent broadcasters are restricted to greater Gaborone. State-owned Radio Botswana presently reaches 80 percent of the population, with RB2 standing at 65 percent. Botswana Television (BTV) reaches 40 percent of the people terrestrially and there is 100 percent accessibility by satellite. Access to TV is limited, though, because many people can not afford to buy TV sets. There are still no community-based newspapers or radio stations. As the introduction of community radio is currently a highly controversial issue, the NBB has so far not awarded any licences to this sector. The use of cellular phones has vastly increased and the network is reaching most parts of the country. It is estimated that the number of subscribers stands at over 600,000. SCORES: Individual scores: Average score: 2.2 3, 4, 2, 2, 2, 3, 4, 2, 3 2.8 (2005 = 2.2) Citizens’ access to domestic and international media sources is not restricted by state authorities. ANALYSIS: Access to media sources is not restricted. SCORES: Individual scores: Average score: 2.3 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 4, 5 4.8 (2005 = 4.5) Efforts are undertaken to increase the scope of circulation of the media, particularly to rural communities. ANALYSIS: The Daily News has engaged private couriers and the newspaper is now reaching remote areas. Private newspapers are outsourcing distribution services to buses and other forms of transport in order to extend their circulation reach. The Voice, with a print-run of currently 35.000, is presently regarded as the private paper with the highest circulation, with figures still rising. It tends to appeal to the youth – which is a growing market. But its scope of circulation is still limited to urban centres and large villages. The circulation of other newspapers is generally declining. Many private publications have increasingly become available – to those who can afford it - through the internet. So This Is Democracy? 2007 -155- Media Institute of Southern Africa