SECTOR 2 Similarly, state media tend to expound the opinions of the ruling party, while the private media is more the mouthpiece for the opposition parties. The media tends to be mostly event driven, with leaders’ voices taking the lion’s share when it comes to content, and the voices of ordinary Batswana hardly being represented by the state or the private media. In terms of religion, only Christianity receives coverage in the media. 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: 1.9 (2005 = n/a; 2007 = n/a; 2009 = 1.3) 2.9 The country has a coherent ICT policy, which aims to meet the information needs of all citizens, including marginalised communities. “The government is taking ICT to the remotest of remote rural areas.” The government is making an effort to extend ICTs to all citizens, including those in remote areas, through the national information and communications technology (ICT) policy, known as Maitlamo. The policy was adopted by parliament in 2007 but has only been implemented in the last two years. An information technology hub has been formed and the state is establishing ICT offices around the country. In recent years, the government has connected a number of public libraries to the internet, providing communities with free internet access. “The government is taking ICT to the remotest of remote rural areas. They are doing a good job.” 34 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER BOTSWANA 2011