Note that figures presented in Table 6 are higher than those in Table 7 and Table 8 because they are compiled from multiple responses (people could tick as many boxes as appropriate), whereas figures from Tanzania and Mozambique represent the most commonly used channel (people could only tick one box). Nevertheless, these figures confirm that TV currently plays a significant role in information communication to rural areas, particularly weather and news. Once again, looking at India we find a different picture, but one that illustrates changes that might occur over the next few years in Africa. .
