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: 4.0 (2013:2.8; 2011:2.0; 2009:1.8; 2007:2.1; 2005:2.1) 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 ZNBC Board is compromised: Firstly, because the appointment of the Board lies with the minister and secondly because typically it is people “who are affiliated with the ruling party” that are appointed to the Board. While the Government has circulated names of proposed board members to civil society, it is under no legal obligation to take that advice. This move is meant to highlight transparency and inclusiveness, which, however, only “exists on paper”. In reality, appointments are made by the minister without considering the recommendations that may have been made. In theory, given the IBA Act, the Board should be independent and there should not be any interference from the government. “In practice, this is different”. “It is not uncommon for ex-military” to be appointed to the Board. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ZAMBIA 2017 47