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The Lesotho chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa   defends and promotes media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information in Lesotho.

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Basotho want media freedom

Basotho want media freedom

By Maleshoane Ratsebe Study shows more Basotho embrace media’s watchdog role over government A recent Afrobarometer survey reveals that more Basotho believe in the importance of freedom of the media, they even support the media’s watchdog role over the government -...

MISA Lesotho turns to its veterans for survival

MISA Lesotho turns to its veterans for survival

By Maleshoane Ratsebe & Itumeleng Lekoatsa Pictures by Retšelisitsoe Makara Expressing his commitment to enhancing MISA Lesotho, Mr Kananelo Boloetse, the Chairperson of the Media Institute of Southern Africa in Lesotho (MISA Lesotho), has appealed to members to...

MISA Lesotho members call for constitutional amendment

MISA Lesotho members call for constitutional amendment

By Maleshoane Ratsebe Pictures by Retšelisitsoe Makara   For MISA Lesotho to be effective enough, members argue its constitution should speak to the current trends in the media space. The current constitution, they argue, is “outmoded, archaic and irrelevant” The...

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In 1991, African journalists issued a historic call for press freedom.

30 years later, media professionals and others weigh in on the state of Africa’s press. Read their thoughts and join the conversation at #WHK30

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