SECTOR 1 Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 1.3 (2010 = 1.3; 2008 = 1.4; 2006 = 1.2) 1.9 Websites and blogs are not required to register with or obtain permission from state authorities. There are no laws restricting the setting up of websites or blogs. Anyone can start a new website or start writing a blog. Even the Lesotho Communications Authority which is a regulatory media body has no mandate to monitor or administer any content. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 22 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER LESOTHO 2012 4.5 (2010 = 4.7; 2008 = n/a; 2006 = n/a)