LOOKING FORWARD TO 2018 The year 2018 is likely to see the reforms agenda topping most of the headlines in Lesotho. This is largely because Lesotho’s instability is evident and most citizens are hopeful the reforms will help the country redefine its agenda for development while globally positioning itself for active participation in various initiatives aiming at improving people’s lives. While the reforms project provides hope for Lesotho, much will depend on the organisational abilities of societal groups to work towards achieving peace and stability as important elements for development. Political polarisation remains the primary challenge. The media plays a very active role in this regard and this makes the sector top of the reforms agenda, although the state and other actors do not necessarily regard this as a priority. Most contested issues in Lesotho are fuelled by the media, especially content on radio stations. The year 2017 saw most radio stations openly aligning themselves with either congress or nationalism ideologies. This was the case as the country headed towards the national assembly elections and it would continue even beyond. It was hoped that the reforms would address this conduct of the media, as it was potentially divisive and dangerous to development in Lesotho. 48 So This is Democracy? 2017