SECTOR 4 There are also several ‘matter of facts’ (corrections) printed in the newspapers, with many of them being simply to correct basic spelling. 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: 3.0; 2007: 3.6; 2009: 3.3; 2011: 2.5) 4.2 The media follow voluntary codes of professional standards, which are enforced by independent/nonstatutory bodies that deal with complaints from the public. There is a voluntary Code of Ethics that media houses and the Editors’ Forum of Namibia (EFN) subscribe to, and it is enforced by an independent self-regulatory mechanism: the Media Ombudsman. If members of the public are not happy with something that has been broadcast or printed in a paper, they can approach the Media Ombudsman, who will inform the parties involved and call them together. If the Media Ombudsman is unable to resolve the matter, it will go before the Media Complaints Committee, consisting of the Ombudsman plus two members of a panel established by public invitation. If one of the parties is still not satisfied with the outcome, there is a provision for an appeal involving a retired judge. Since the last African Media Barometer (AMB 2011) the Media Ombudsman has dealt with several cases: In 201212 there were 14 cases, in 2013 there were 11 cases and in 2014 there were 21 cases. Furthermore, in 2014, the Editors Forum adopted a voluntary Electoral Code of Conduct. In terms of the Communications Act of 2009, CRAN could enforce statutory regulations through a Code for broadcasters. There have been some consultations 12 A reporting year goes from March-April AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER NAMIBIA 2015 55