SECTOR 3 Broadcasting regulation is transparent and independent; the state broadcaster is transformed into a truly public broadcaster. 3.1 Broadcasting legislation has been passed and is implemented that provides for a conducive environment for public, commercial and community broadcasting. The new Communications Act adopted in April 2012, allows for a 4 tier broadcasting system. Section 38 Clause says: “In granting licences for the provision of broadcasting services, the Authority shall seek to ensure that the public has access to: a) a diverse range of broadcasting services, including – i. public broadcasting services; ii. private broadcasting services; iii. commercial broadcasting services and iv. community broadcasting services”. These four classes of broadcasting are listed without much explanation. Prior to the Communications Act, the broadcasting sector was governed by the Broadcasting Classification Regulations of 2007. 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: 40 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER LESOTHO 2012 4.4 (2010 = 1.1; 2008 = 2.0; 2006 = 2.1)