SECTOR 2 ‘Self-censorship happens even before a political authority has interfered.’ Panellists stated that there was no need for a long discussion or debate on this indicator as it is obvious that political interference is high at the newspaper. 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: ✓ ✓✓✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ 1.8 (2015: 1.5, 2012: 1.9, 2010: 1.4, 2008: 1.0, 2006: 1.0) 2.4 Transparency of ownership of media houses in print/broadcasting is guaranteed by law and enforced The transparency of the ownership of media companies is not guaranteed by law, but it is possible to know ownership as it is public information. This information can be found at the Companies’ Registrar. At times, this information cannot be accessed on technical grounds rather than for political reasons. In the broadcasting sector, it is difficult to know the real owners of media companies as the owners may use ‘fronts’ to obfuscate ownership. 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: 25 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER LESOTHO 2018 ✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓✓ 2.6 (2015: 3.5, 2012: n/a, 2010: n/a, 2008: n/a, 2006: n/a)