
Lesotho
Africa
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Lesotho. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Lesotho maintains a "Heavily Regulated" approach to age-restricted content. This classification indicates strict compliance requirements including mandatory age verification, specific technical implementations, regular audits, and substantial penalties for non-compliance. Businesses operating in this jurisdiction must implement comprehensive age assurance systems and maintain detailed compliance records. Legal consultation is strongly recommended before entering this market.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Minimum Age
18+ years
Required age for platform access
Age Gate Required
No
No verification required
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Heavily Regulated
Proposed LCA Social Media Regulations: Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) seeking to force social media users with over 100 followers to register as 'internet broadcasters' and abide by strict guidelines.
- Heavily Regulated
Cybercrime Act, 2021 (Act No. 11 of 2021): Modern legislation criminalizing child pornography (Section 20) and obscene publications (Section 21).
- Heavily Regulated
Proposed Social Media Limits: Government proposal to require social media users with more than 100 followers to register as 'internet broadcasters' and abide by broadcast media rules.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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generisonline.comguidelines-for-social-media-content-in-lesotho-navigating-restrictions-and-respo...
qz.comlesotho-uganda-tanzania-introduce-social-media-rules
voanews.com6197166.html
zmayetlaw.co.lsis-your-data-safe-in-lesotho-a-call-for-stronger-digital-privacy-laws
afriwise.combalancing-national-security-and-digital-rights-a-critical-appraisal-of-section-66-of-...
All sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance. Primary sources indicate official legal documents and government publications. Credibility scores reflect source reliability based on jurisdiction, publication authority, and verification status.
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