SECTOR 3 3.3 The body, which regulates broadcasting services and licences, does so in the public interest and ensures fairness and a diversity of views broadly representing society at large. The Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) regulates broadcasting licences and there is limited knowledge on how the process works. The LCA will post nationwide announcements calling for applications. Applicants are expected to apply in writing and if shortlisted they are called for interviews. The process is not open to the public or the media. Radio Mofokeng went through a cumbersome process and it was a year before their licence was issued. 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: 1.7 (2010 = 2.0; 2008 = 1.1; 2006 = 1.0) 3.4 The state/public broadcaster is accountable to the public through a board representative of society at large and selected in an independent, open and transparent manner. Lesotho Television (LTV) does not have a board. There are two departments within the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology, with one responsible for television and the other for radio. The departments which are completely separate report to the Minister. 42 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER LESOTHO 2012