Swaziland creating more monopolies all the time.” SCORES: Individual scores: 3, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1 Average score: 1.6 2.10 (2005=1.0) Private media outlets operate as efficient and professional businesses. ANALYSIS: The Times of Swaziland, the dominant private media outlet, makes a substantial profit and has seen circulation increase over the last two years, an indication that it is operating efficiently and professionally. The other private publication, The Nation magazine, is doing reasonably well in business terms, though profits are modest. However, Youth Connexion magazine is struggling and sometimes has to forego monthly editions. SCORES: Individual scores: 4, 3, 4, 4, 3, 3, 4, 4 Average score: 3.6 2.11 (2005=2.6) State print media are not subsidised with taxpayers’ money. ANALYSIS: The Swazi Observer, the only state print media, is not subsidised African Media Barometer - Swaziland 2007 21