Zimbabwe tional FM and Radio Zimbabwe have the best signals in most parts of the country. But reception is poor in areas such as Nyanga, Hwange and Beitbridge and people there listen to broadcasts from neighbouring countries. Television: As transmitters are in a very sorry state, it is difficult to receive television signals in some parts of the country. The situation will not improve in the near to mid term because ZBH cannot afford new expensive transmission equipment. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 1, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1, 2 Average score: 1.5 3.10 The public broadcaster offers diverse programming for all interests. ANALYSIS: ZBH offers diverse programming but it is boring. It caters for all tastes: sports, soap operas (such as Studio 263), children, drama and current affairs. In current affairs in particular there is no diversity as most programmes are biased in favour of the ruling party and government. The quality of most programmes is poor. ZBH is certainly not the first choice of the people – but they have no alternative. 28 African Media Barometer - Zimbabwe 2006