News and statements

Growing a Culture of Fact-Checking in Lesotho

Growing a Culture of Fact-Checking in Lesotho

“Fact-checking isn’t just a newsroom responsibility, it’s a civic duty,” says MISA Lesotho as it reflects on its first-ever CheckDesk, a milestone that has already debunked viral falsehoods, exposed scams, and planted the seeds for a lasting fight against misinformation.

Launching the 2025 MISA/RSL Lesotho Journalism Excellence Awards

Launching the 2025 MISA/RSL Lesotho Journalism Excellence Awards

Submissions are now open for the MISA/RSL Journalism Excellence Awards 2025! Journalists across Lesotho are invited to submit their best work by 20 October 2025. Winners in each category will receive M5,000 and a trophy, with the Journalist of the Year chosen from the category winners.