Access to information
In Lesotho, however, there is no legal right to access of information and it is difficult for the media to obtain official information. This makes it difficult for the media to fulfill its role as a watchdog of the government and other institutions.
MISA Lesotho actively advocates for the implementation of the Receipt and Access to Information Bill, which was drafted in 2000 but has still not progressed through parliament. We also support grassroots organisations in their push for information access and are active in public education on the importance of such legislation.
MISA Lesotho also celebrates Universal Access to Information Day (Right to Know Day) every year on 28th September.
Access to information news from our chapters
People’s Matrix Mobilises National Campaign to End Hate Crimes and Hate Speech in Lesotho
By Maleshoane Ratsebe Maseru—The People’s Matrix Association has taken the lead in mobilising a diverse coalition, alongside MISA Lesotho, The Human Dignity Trust and other key stakeholders, at Maseru Avani on Thursday, 15 May, to map out a national strategic...
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...