SECTOR 2 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: 3.0 (2010:1.5; 2008:1.1; 2006:1.0) 2.6 Government promotes a diverse media landscape with economically sustainable and independent media outlets. The Zimbabwe Media Commission claims to have contributed to a diversity of print media products by registering 30 media houses since its formation. After a long lobbying process spearheaded by the London-based The Zimbabwean, government exempted foreign print media from a high import tax. In regard to broadcasting, the government is hesitant to allow more players on air. Two radio licences were granted only in early 2012, one to the pro-government Zimpapers stable, another to a former ZBC employee who is said to be near to ZANU PF. 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: 2.2 (2010:1.3; 2008:n/a; 2006:n/a) AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ZIMBABWE 2012 31