SECTOR 2

Public/State: Radio Lesotho and Ultimate Radio
Private: Spes Nostra (Catholic), Peoples Choice FM (PCFM), MoAfrika, Harvest,
Tsenolo, Thaha Khube, Onyx 357, Jesu ke Karabo and KEL Radio
Community: Dope, Motjoli, Mafeteng, Moeling
With regards to coverage, Radio Lesotho is ahead of the pack, covering the entire
country. The state broadcaster is followed by MoAfrika FM, with about 70%
coverage; and then by PCFM.
Television
Lesotho Television – the state-run broadcaster, is available across the country, and
is free-to-air. However, although there was a perception amongst panellists that
a high number of households own television sets (one panellist stated 90%), by
2012, only 15% of households owned a TV set1.
Aside from Lesotho Television’s free channels, those who can afford it also access
DSTV.
Internet
Most newspapers in Lesotho have an online presence, and publish their papers
on the internet. However, the internet is mostly accessible in urban centers, and
can be quite expensive for the average Basotho, at 5 Maloti for 30 minutes at
an internet café. More people are accessing internet on their phones, with data
package prices being comparable to costs in South Africa.

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

2.9 (2012 = 2.6; 2010 = 3.6; 2008 = 1.8;
2006 = 2.5)

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