SECTOR 3

sustenance of the operational costs of ZNBC. The other reason was to ensure
that it runs as a non-political channel and it broadcasts in English as well as local
Zambian languages.
ZNBC Radio enjoys a diversity of programming and is doing well, although news
bulletins require some improvement. The union is working to provide checks and
balances, and to provide a watchdog role in this regard.

Scores:
Individual scores:

56

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:

2.3
(2011: n/a; 2009: n/a; 2007: n/a; 2005:n/a)

Average score for sector 3:

1.9

AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ZAMBIA 2013

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