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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Statement on Commemoration of the 31st Edition of World Press Freedom Day
MISA Lesotho issues this statement in commemoration of the 31st edition of the World Press Freedom Day. Internationally, this day is being celebrated under the theme: ‘A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the face of the Environmental Crisis.’ In Lesotho, we mark...
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
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
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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