SECTOR 2

For the most part, the various private radio stations also cover topical social issues,
although much content is driven by government activity and advertising.

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:

3.2 (2012 = n/a; 2010 = n/a; 2008 = n/a;
2006 = n/a)

2.11 The country has a coherent ICT policy and/or the
government implements promotional measures, which
aim to meet the information needs of all citizens, including marginalised communities.
Zimbabwe has been using an ICT policy from 2005, but this is largely seen as
outdated, and panellists were unaware of its existence. They were aware,
however, of the Draft National ICT Policy presented to cabinet in early 2015,
which started off with a consultative forum. Despite the absence of a working
policy, however, there have been efforts to meet the country’s information needs,
and a digital migration policy currently exists, although Zimbabwe has not made
the switch to digital as yet.
Many schools in rural areas also have the infrastructure required for the promotion
of ICTs in school, “but the question is whether it’s working.”

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