Mass media in Mozambique

Mozambican newspapers have relatively low circulation rates as a result of high newspaper prices and low literacy rates. The two most popular daily newspapers are state-owned Noticias and the privately owned O Pais. A weekly newspaper known as Verdade is distributed free of charge near the capital city Maputo and is known for its negative views on the government. 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. 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. ==Radio==

district of Maputo (photo 2009) Radio programmes are the most widespread form of media in the country. In October of that year, LM Radio, the Afrikaans and English service of Rádio Moçambique was shut down and its facilities nationalized. ==Television==

The penetration rate of cable television in Maputo is roughly 30%. is Mozambique's only state-controlled television station. ==Internet==

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%. There are no government restrictions on access to the Internet, however, opposition party members report that government intelligence agents monitor e-mail. ==See also==