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Statement on the arrest and detention of the Lesotho Times’ Editor Mohalenyane Phakela
MISA Lesotho issues this statement to condemn the arrest and detention of the Lesotho Time’s investigative journalist, Mohalenyane Phakela last night by the anti-corruption watchdog, DCEO, in what signals a deepening crisis for media freedom in Lesotho. Phakela, also...
World Vision Equips Basotho Journalists to Intensify Fight Against Child Labour
By Nicole Tau MASERU – In a concerted effort to combat the pervasive issue of child exploitation, World Vision Lesotho (WVL), in partnership with the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Lesotho, concluded a pivotal training workshop for journalists on August...
FACT-CHECK: Viral video of King Letsie III promoting investment scheme is a deepfake scam
By Nicole Tau A viral video claiming that His Majesty King Letsie III has endorsed a government-backed investment platform guaranteeing a weekly income of LSL 19,320 is a SCAM. Investigations by CheckDesk, a fact-checking platform at MISA Lesotho, reveal the video to...
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...
