SECTOR 4 o The media (journalists) and the Namibian Editors’ Forum. o The business community, which continues to invest in advertising in the media. o Readers, who are demonstrating an increased passion for expression through the print media. o The upcoming elections – people are voicing their concerns in the media and demanding change or threatening not to vote. o Social advocates and civil society activists who are the voice of reason and can influence opinion. o The accessibility of information communication technologies (ICTs), such as the internet and mobile phone technology. Possible obstacles for further development: o The power struggle within the governing party, SWAPO, and the subsequent division of opinion about how to uphold development. o The global financial crisis, which impacts on donor funding in Namibia. o The interference by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology in the NBC. o The lack of finance for state media. o The fact that the media is too Windhoek-based and -focused - rural communities thus miss out on information relevant to them. o The lack of access to information legislation. Activities needed over the next few years: 72 o NBC: MISA Namibia should facilitate a workshop on the future of public broadcasting. Support and assist the NBC in areas of weakness. Hold a public demonstration to demand that the national broadcaster be transformed into a public broadcaster. o Access to Information: MISA Namibia to follow-up with the Law Reform and Development Commission on the progress being made on access to information legislation. MISA also to engage with government about the AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER NAMIBIA 2009