Namibia

In Namibia , government decided to lamp together telecommunications, private and community broadcasters regulation leaving out the national broadcaster. This was done to protect Namibia Broadcasting Corporation from being transformed into public service broadcaster so that it continues to propagate both government and South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) policies.

South Africa

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) regulates both broadcasting and telecommunications. The Broadcasting Act (2002) establishes the policy framework for South Africa Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and makes provision for the licensing of two regional language television stations. Though South Broadcasting Act, which seemed to be a model of envy in the region has been eroded due to political interference. There is growing evidence that those appointed to serve either on ICASA or SABC Boards belong to the ruling African National Congress (ANC) creating questions about their independence.

Swaziland

The Kingdom of Swaziland under the leadership of King Mswati III is Africa 's last absolute monarchy. The infamous King's Decree of 1973 mandates the King to superintend the executive, legislature and judiciary. The Swaziland Broadcasting Information Service broadcasts nationally and is still in state control and does not allow those with dissenting views to be covered or appear either on radio or television. It is a common knowledge that Channel Swazi a TV station run by Qhwa Mamba has some connections with the Royal family and also influences policy position on Trans World Radio- a religious radio station. To date the state continues to thwart initiatives by Lubombo community to set up their community broadcasting station.

Tanzania

In Tanzania , listeners and viewers are at the mercy of commercial broadcasters even though Tanzania Broadcasting Services Act (1993) stipulates how broadcasting diffusion services should be conducted. The state broadcaster is dwarfed badly that it cannot compete with commercial broadcasters and print media normally operating in urban areas. It has been the concern of many that the broadcasting media in Tanzania is run on the whims of who is the boss at the time. Incidentally lack of policy has allowed major advertisers and other players in big business to influence what goes on air regardless of the effects it might have locally

Zambia

The amendment Act of Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) and Independent Broadcasting Authority Act (IBA) assented to on December 31, 2002 have become a bone of contention because of the phrase 'the Minister shall' giving rise to the incumbent minister arguing that the two pieces of legislations empowers the minister to veto any names which the select committee has chosen or may choose for ratification by parliament.

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