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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MISA Lesotho Launches Public Fact-Checking ‘Check Desk’ to Combat Misinformation
By Nicole Tau Partnering with Code for Africa (CfA), MISA Lesotho Unveils Data-Driven Fact-Checking Initiative to Empower Citizens and Safeguard Democracy In an era where misinformation and disinformation threaten democratic discourse and public trust, MISA Lesotho...
DA Threatens Privatization as MISA Lesotho Uncovers Motjoli FM’s Decade-Long Governance Crisis
By MISA Lesotho editorial team Thaba-TSEKA – A fact-finding mission led by MISA Lesotho has uncovered deep-rooted governance failures and internal power struggles behind the prolonged closure of Motjoli FM, Thaba-Tseka’s only community radio station. At a weekend...
The impact of AI on press freedom and the media
By Kananelo Boloetse May 2, 2025 Tomorrow, May 3rd, the world once again pauses to commemorate World Press Freedom Day. We do so under the banner: “Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.” This is not...
World Press Freedom Day Commemoration
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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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