SECTOR 3 3.8 The state/public broadcaster is technically accessible in the entire country. The state broadcaster is not transmitting throughout the whole of Botswana, although there has been some improvement in this regard in the last two years (for details, see indicator 2.1), especially with regard to television. Terrestrially, Botswana TV (BTV) and Radio Botswana 1 and 2 now reach a reported 85 percent of the country. According to 2007 AMB figures, BTV reached only 40 percent of the population, while radio was already at a reported 85 percent coverage four years ago. BTV is also available via the satellite subscription services, DSTV, and can thus theoretically be accessed by viewers with a satellite dish and DSTV decoder throughout the country. Radio Botswana is also available via the internet, but BTV is not. 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: 4.1 (2005 = 3.1; 2007 = 3.9; 2009 = 2.3) 3.9 The state/public broadcaster offers diverse programming formats for all interests. Radio Botswana 1 and 2 used to offer more diverse programming than that which was available on BTV. However, this has changed over the past two years and the offerings on state radio include outdated programming, one-sided reports and little diversity. “This is a direct result of political interference and fear. As such, staff at the state radio station are not able to address the nation adequately… Information is power and the government wants to keep its information, and in the process, kills diversity.” 46 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER BOTSWANA 2011