formation in Mozambique. Rural audiences depend heavily on the 10 regional stations of state-run Radio Mocambique and the country’s network of around 80 community radio stations. However, Radio Mocambique is still some way from being an independent public service broadcaster. Its news agenda closely follows that of the government agenda. News bulletins typically lead with the president’s activities. The radio often interviews Ministers about issues concerning their portfolios. Opposition politicians and other critics of the government are rarely heard on air. The absence of a law to regulate access of opposition politicians to public radio means that the ruling party benefits more from Radio Mocambique than opposition politicians. On the other hand, the legal vacuum suggests the urgency to pass the Broadcasting Act that would help in restoring justice the way public radio and TV are accessed by the all. Internet penetration is small. As of June 30, 2012, there were 1,011,185 Internet. This equals to 4.3% of the population, per Internet World Statistics. As of December 31, 2012, there were almost 362 560 Facebook users, giving it an almost 1.5% penetration rate. Despite this limitation, social networks have become alternative spaces for the exchange of information and discussion of issues about the country. Fortunately, no one has been arrested or detained as a result of their public pronouncements (http:// www.internetworldstats.com/africa.htm # mz). :RUU\LQJVLJQDOV In August 2012, the Mozambican government announced that the country already had a strategy for digital migration, the implementation of which is under the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and directly managed by the National Communications Institute. An implementation commission was also created, consisting of experts representing different institutions and interests. In general, it’s worth mentioning that the whole migration process had been largely delayed and serious problems are expected with regards to meeting the internationally set deadlines. The strategy itself lacks a clear vision on the political commitment of the government and with regards to the whole process. Furthermore, the strategy remains uncertain and hesitant on crucial issues such as the financing of the migration, both with regards to the transmission systems as well as the reception by consumers, including on regulatory perspective. It also lacks a robust strategy for public information and education about the process. As a result, three years from the deadline, Mozambique can be regarded as lagging far from meeting the deadlines and likely to be affected by the switch off. (QFRXUDJLQJ6LJQDOV Even thought there are almost fifty “pro media associations and organisations” in Mozambique, none of them are dedicated to training journalists, except journalist’s schools. On the other hand, there are nascent media associations 6R7KLVLV'HPRFUDF\"