SECTOR 2 monopoly policy, seeking to avoid the concentration of information bodies.” In its turn, the CRM, acknowledges, in its Article 97, the urgency of the private initiative. In the context of the media, it is time to clarify some ambiguity which exisits around the concept of monopoly and multi-media group, when confronted, since the monopoly represents a single operator system in a specific area (a situation which does not exist in Mozambique) and, in its turn, a multi-media group representing companies which combine and operate various platforms, from Radio, Television and Newspapers, which is the case with the SOICo Group. In terms of the monopoly, there is much which has proved that diversity is not synonymous with pluralism which, considering the media as one of the cornerstones of democracy, is not insignificant. 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: 4.7 (2005 = 1.0; 2007 = 2.5; 2009 = 1.4; 2011 = 1.1) 2.6 Government promotes a diverse media landscape with economically sustainable and independent media outlets. We have two main aspectss in competition, namely political and legal. Comparing the legal framework and the public policies which are relevant to the sector, it can be seen that there are some incentives, albeit modest. The lack of a Law on Public Announcements is somewhat problematic. The media are seeking sustainability in publication; the State is one of the largest advertisers in Mozambique; but, without a law to regulate public advertising, some may easily benefit to the detriment of others. Usually, public advertisements are aimed at the newspaper with the widest circulation, but there is no independent auditor for the figures of newspaper circulation, which highlights the ambiguity in the process of placing State advertisements in newspapers. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER MOZAMBIQUE 2014 85