SECTOR 2 2.5 Adequate competition legislation/regulation seeks to prevent media concentration and monopolies. Anti-monopoly legislation exists, and there are restrictions on cross-ownership. There was a feeling that some of these restrictions are unfounded. “In a landscape where media is still growing, there is room for more media outlets.” The restrictions on cross-ownership, however, prevent media houses from opening additional media outlets. However, there are some inconsistencies around this law, and it is applied selectively. It is hoped that the IBA will apply a more consistent and fair regulation as it takes up its role in regulating the broadcast industry. The Post has diversified its offerings beyond the print media in order to sustain itself and garner other sources of income. These include being an internet service provider to the public through Post ISP; a courier service (which started through the need to maximise its transport distribution network); and has now extended into international haulage; farming; and most recently, online shopping. “Several media houses have liquidity problems, and are behind on paying taxes, etc. So survival in the industry is difficult if you’re not exploring options in other areas.” 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: 3.1 (2011:3.2; 2009:2.5; 2007:2.0; 2005:2.1) AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ZAMBIA 2013 35