Malawi world Radio (run by a regional African Christian Church). Television Malawi Television (TVM) is the only free-to-air television broadcaster in the country with 70 per cent coverage. In addition, affluent citizens can subscribe to the satellite service Multichoice South Africa. There are also free-to-air satellite decoders available which can receive the South African Broadcasting Corporation, the private South African TV channel e-TV as well as programmes from Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Internet The major internet service providers in Malawi are Malawinet, Globe Internet, Skyband and SDNP. Internet is used by major businesses, the elite, the literate and the affluent. Most students and the middle class have access to internet services in cafes in the nation’s cities. Access is very slow and expensive and payment is usually pegged to the United States Dollar. SCORES: Individual scores: 4, 2, 3, 3, 4, 2, 1, 2, 3, 2 Average score: 2.6 African Media Barometer - Malawi 2006 13