Tanzania SCORES: Individual scores: 4, 2, 3, 3, 2, 3, 2, 2, 4, 2 Average score: 2.7 2.6 The editorial independence of print media published by a public authority is protected adequately against undue political interference. ANALYSIS: Government journalists are seen more as government officials and not as journalists per se. The government media are under the direct control of the minister responsible for the media ¬– the Minister of Information and Sports Development. The chief and regional editors are appointed by the board. The chairman and the CEO are presidential appointees. There is, therefore, little independence and a lot of interference. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 1 Average score: 1.6 2.7 Local or regional independent news agencies gather and distribute information for all media. ANALYSIS: The government-owned Tanzania News Agency (SHIHATA) used to gather and distribute information to all media until it was disbanded in 1992 in the wake of multipartyism and liberalisation. Tanzania Press Services which are run by IPP Media (private) provide African Media Barometer - Tanzania 2006 15