SECTOR 3 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: 2.3 (2012 = 1.8; 2010 = 1.3; 2008 = 1.1; 2006 = 1.0) 3.2 Broadcasting is regulated by an independent body that is adequately protected by law against interference and whose board is not dominated by any particular political party and is appointed – in an open way – involving civil society and not dominated by any particular political party. The regulating authority for the broadcasting sector is BAZ, whose board is appointed by the Minister of Information, with the approval of the President. Part II (4) of the Broadcasting Services Act states that: 1. The operations of the Authority shall, subject to this Act, be controlled and managed by a board to be known as the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe Board. 2. Subject to subsection (3), the Board shall consist of not fewer than five members and not more than nine members appointed by the, minister after consultation with the president and in accordance with any directions that the president may give him. 3. In appointing the members of the board the minister shall endeavour to ensure that members are representative of groups or sectors of the community. Section 249 of the constitution points out that the board of the Zimbabwe Media Commission, which also has direct bearing on broadcasting landscape, is appointed by the president “after consultation with the Committee on Standing Rules and Orders.” According to the Constitution, this board (made up of a chairperson and 8 other board members) “must be chosen for their integrity and their competence in administration and their knowledge and understanding of human rights issues and the best practices in media matters.” AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ZIMBABWE 2015 43