SECTOR 3 3.6 The editorial independence of the state/public broadcaster from political influence is guaranteed by law and practiced. Analysis: There is no legal guarantee for the editorial independence of the ZBC and in practice the broadcaster remains a mouthpiece of ZANU PF. practised. 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: 1.0 (2008: n/a ; 2006:n/a) 3.7 The state/public broadcaster is adequately funded in a manner that protects it from arbitrary interference through its budget and from all commercial pressure. Analysis: The ZBC depends wholly on revenue from license fees paid by owners of radio and/or television sets in their homes, businesses and/or vehicles as well as income from advertisements. The last time the corporation received a subsidy from the state was in 2005. Not everyone is willing (or able) to pay license fees. Collectors often go door to door in suburbs and city centres to enforce payment. Police at road blocks control whether cars carry stickers on their front screens to prove payment. The income from advertisements and sponsorships now stands at about half of total revenue, making it necessary for the broadcaster to create a programme which is conducive to selling airtime rather than serving the public interest. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ZIMBABWE 2010 49