SECTOR 3

Despite the above-mentioned funding sources, however, the ZBC is still not
adequately funded, and there have been times when it has been unable to pay
its workers. The broadcaster embarked on a multi-pronged approach to recover
money from its debtors, including engaging the police to force these debtors to
pay.
Some argue, however, that the broadcaster is sufficiently funded, but is losing
resources to corruption. “ZBC is mobilising a lot of money, but the elephant in
the room at ZBC is corruption. Resources are not being properly deployed.” Audit
reports have also highlighted the mismanagement of funds at ZBC.

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:

2.0 (2012 = 1.5; 2010 = 1.1; 2008 = n/a;
2006 = n/a)

3.7 The state/public broadcaster offers diverse programming formats for all interests including local content and quality public interest programmes.
On television, the quality of programming is deemed very poor, with limited
diversity in terms of content. “Yesterday, ZBC themselves admitted they were
bad. The issue is on content. They admitted they were poor on content, and lack
creativity and skills in this regard.”
However, ZBC is positively recognised for its radio programming. “On radio,
ZBC is very good and very competitive.” Radio Zimbabwe (ZBC) has the highest
followership, with a wide diversity of programmes conducted in different
languages.

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