SECTOR 4 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: Score of previous years: ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓ 3.6 2017 = 3.4 4.8 Equal opportunities regardless of race or ethnicity, social group, gender/sex, religion, disabilities and age are promoted in media house Equal opportunities have not generally been provided in media houses, and therefore there are few people with disabilities working in this environment. There are challenges with infrastructure, such as the lack of elevators, that also hinder those with physical challenges. In terms of gender balance, there are now news editors and other senior positions in the industry occupied by women. However, most are in middle management, and there are very few at the top level, such as board representation. There is a glass ceiling that remains at top management. There is also poor recognition given to women who produce stories. All religions are represented, but perhaps not in equal measure. Christians are given most of the representation. All people are encouraged to apply, but organisations still fail to have affirmative action policies to encourage those from minority groups to become employed. 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: Score of previous years: 3.1 2017 = 3.3 Overall Score for Sector 4: 2.4 ✓✓✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ZAMBIA 2021 ✓ 47