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: 2.0 (2008: 1.7; 2006:1.4) 3.12 Community broadcasting enjoys special promotion given its potential to broaden access by communities to the airwaves. Analysis: There is no special consideration or concession made for community broadcasting. The Minister of Media, Information and Publicity, Webster Shamu (ZANU PF), defines community radio solely as serving special interests and not – as is the case in the Southern African region – mainly as a service owned and run by communities which are either geographically based or share a common interest (e.g. religion). If the minister’s definition becomes the accepted version he will be able to fulfil his desire of issuing licences to stations focusing solely on, for example, weather or agriculture. Even though licences are not being issued by the BAZ, a total of eight community radio initiatives have been established. While most of these loosely formed but determined groups struggle with severe financial constraints, a few have been given funds by donor organisations. With these resources they carry out outreach programmes in their communities and compile material that is then packaged onto CDs or DVDs and sent out to organisations. Brochures are put together to create awareness around community broadcasting and road-shows are held once in a while featuring live simulated broadcasts, also recorded on CD. 54 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ZIMBABWE 2010