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Mass media in Mozambique

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160: 76: 1028: 42:. One study indicates that only 5 in 1000 people have access to newspapers. The two most popular daily newspapers are state-owned Noticias and the privately owned O Pais. State controlled newspapers such as daily Diário de Moçambique and weekly Domingo are also highly circulated. Other newspapers include 130:, established in 1981, is Mozambique's only state-controlled television station. It is headquartered in Maputo. Approximately five privately owned stations are also headquartered in Maputo. Foreign television stations such as Portuguese state TV and Brazilian-based Miramar have high viewership rates. 144:
With only 4.8% of the population having access to the internet, Mozambique's internet usage is among the lowest in Africa. According to a report released in 2007, the capital Maputo had the highest internet usage rate, standing at 37.7%.
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is the most popular radio station in the country. It was established shortly after Mozambique's independence in June 1975 as a result of a merger between three other radio stations. In October of that year,
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Radio programmes are the most widespread form of media in the country. The most influential radio stations are state-owned, with most of the private radio stations having only a local audience. State-owned
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Most funding and advertising revenue is given to pro-government newspapers. However, the number of private newspapers with critical views of the government have increased significantly in recent years.
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is relayed by means of television, radio, newspapers, magazines and the internet. Radio is the most popular form of media. Media outlets are regulated by the independent Supreme Mass Media Council.
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Noticias has the highest circulation rate at 16,000. Savana comes second with 15,000, while Domingo and Zambeze both have 10,000. Circulation is mainly confined to Maputo.
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There are no government restrictions on access to the Internet, however, opposition party members report that government intelligence agents monitor e-mail.
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Mozambican newspapers have relatively low circulation rates as a result of high newspaper prices and low
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and English service of Rádio Moçambique was shut down and its facilities nationalized.
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The penetration rate of cable television in Maputo is roughly 30%.
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is heavily influenced by the government. Information in
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List of television stations in Africa § Mozambique
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and is known for its negative views on the government.
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Index

Mozambique
List of newspapers in Mozambique
literacy rates
Savana
Tempo
Maputo
List of radio stations in Africa § Mozambique

KaMpfumo
Maputo
Rádio Moçambique
pt
LM Radio
Afrikaans
List of television stations in Africa § Mozambique
Televisão de Moçambique
Telecommunications in Mozambique § Internet
Africa portal
Mozambican literature
Telephone numbers in Mozambique








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