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: 1.2 (2010:1.0; 2008:1.0; 2006:1.0) 3.4 The state/public broadcaster is accountable to the public through a board representative of society at large and selected in an independent, open and transparent manner. The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation Act of 2001 places the responsibility of appointing board members for the ZBC board in the hands of the Minister of Information “after consultation with the President and in accordance with any directions that the President may give him”. Furthermore, the Global Political Agreement which has set up the inclusive government compels the appointing authority to consult with the principals of the ruling parties on key appointments. The process is thus neither independent, open nor transparent. In September 2010, Minister Shamu announced the current ZBC board which includes military personnel, religious leaders and musicians. While they represent different sections of society they do not necessarily reflect diverse political viewpoints and alliances. The board cannot be truly representative of society at large and will toe the line of those who appointed it. 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: 1.3 (2010:1.1; 2008:1.0; 2006:1.0) AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ZIMBABWE 2012 41