3. Convergence of broadcasting, telecommunications and ICT regulation Zimbabwe should transform the fragmented regulatory framework of broadcasting, telecommunications and Information Communication Technologies. This can be done through the creation of a statutory board, the Independent Broadcasting and Telecommunications Authority of Zimbabwe. 4. Information and Communication Technology policy framework The govermment should enanciate a clearly defined and democratic policy framework on ICTs in consultation with media stakeholders and the public. 5. Liberalisation of the airwaves a) The government should immediately license community radio stations. In addition, the defination of what is a community should be based on an inclusive and consultative process with the people of Zimbabwe. b) The government in consultation with media stakeholders should come up with a clearly defined licensing and funding regulatory framework for community radio and an agreed definition of what constitutes a community. c) There should be transparency and accountability in the licensing of new players into the broadcasting sector. d) The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation should be transformed into a genuine public broadcaster and be re-capitalised to improve its quality of programming and reach. e) The government should facilitate for the establishment of a three- tier broadcasting system. 6 Media as a business a) Review of taxation The government must review the tax regime governing the media industry to promote growth, competitiveness and investment in the sector. In addition, the government should review its revenue collection model from revenue -centred to profit- centred taxing. b) Media Development Fund Statutory bodies tasked with the collection of levies should be transparent and accountable through mandatory publishing of consolidated and audited reports. c) Investment in the Media Industry The legal regime must be reviewed to allow for foreign direct investment in the media industry to harness technological and skills transfer. d) Media ownership The role of the State should be to create an enabling environment for the media to operate freely and allow media houses to operate multiple business platforms. 6. Working conditions of service 2