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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Fact-check: Is homosexuality a learned behaviour?
By Maleshoane Ratsebe A Facebook post claims that homosexuality is learned behaviour and that “no one is born gay or lesbian.” The claim is partly false. The post further asserts that sexuality is shaped by environment, social influences, and early childhood...
Fact Check: Parliament Isn’t Criminalizing Monogamy in 2026
By Nicole Tau A Facebook post alleges that Lesotho’s Parliament is working on passing a law in 2026 making it a crime for a man to have only one wife. On 31 March 2025, a Facebook user (14K followers) shared in a Facebook group (327.1K members) that Parliament is...
The Role of Media in Democracy: A Lesotho Case Study
Masthembiso Lechela Mphezulu In Lesotho, 69% of citizens believe their Members of Parliament (MPs) rarely heed public concerns, according to a 2024 Afrobarometer survey. This disillusionment underscores the media’s critical role as a bridge between the electorate and...
Lesotho Takes a Step Towards Inclusive Governance with Public Participation Bill
Nicole Tau Maseru, 20 May 2025 - In a landmark event at the Transformation Resource Centre (TRC) Hall, civil society organisations, government officials, and media representatives convened to engage with a Private Member’s Bill that promises to reshape the democratic...
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