SECTOR 2 July 2013 after a South African court ruling instructing Sentech4 to encrypt SABC signals to Botswana. Internet Internet is prohibitively expensive in Botswana. Both public and privately owned radio stations are beginning to stream their content over the internet as a way of broadening their audiences. This has been accommodated by the implementation of additional internet cafes in rural areas. However while the internet has become further accessible, associated costs are still reasonably high making it unaffordable to many.5 Mobile phones There is 100 percent mobile phone penetration in Botswana, even though tariffs are high. A majority of citizens use basic mobile devices for texting and calling, while only the middle class have access to smartphones. 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: 3.1 (2005 = 2.2; 2007= 2.8; 2009= 2.3; 2011= 3.1) 2.2 Citizens’ access to domestic and international media sources is not restricted by state authorities Panellists were unanimous in their view that citizens’ access to domestic and international publications is not restricted. “We can now access international media without restrictions. We get publications from everywhere.” 4 5 30 Sentech is the signal distributor for the South African broadcasting sector Source: UNSW Wikispaces AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER Botswana 2014