197 (c) realizes aspirations of the nation as regards democracy, devel- (d) is a platform for voter education; (e) is accessible to all political parties and independent candidates on a fair and non-discriminatory basis, particularly during election campaigns; (f) contributes to bridging the digital divide by providing trans- opment and nation-building; mission access to other broadcasters where it is technically feasible to do so at a reasonable fee, taking into account classifi- cation of such broadcasters; and (g) is funded by Parliamentary appropriations and by such funds as it may raise in the course of its business. “radio frequencies” or “radio spectrum” means frequencies or spectrum of nat- urally propagated electromagnetic waves that are used for transmission and reception of communication signals. PART II - LESOTHO COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY Perpetuation of the Authority 3. qd) The Lesotho Communications Authority, as established by the Lesotho Communications Authority Act 2000, shall continue in existence. (2) The Authority shall remain a body corporate with a common seal, perpetual succession, capable of suing and being sued and, subject to this Act, capable of performing such acts as bodies corporate may, by law, perform. (3) In the performance of its functions, the Authority shall be independent and not subject to control by any person or authority. General duties of the Authority 4. The Authority shall have the duty to (a) implement this Act and any regulations or rules made under it;