News and statements
Recent Attacks on Media by Public Officials
The media’s role is to investigate, report and ask critical questions without fear of retaliation.
Of basic journalism, social media and AI
• “The proposed digital journalism hub would work wonders for the journalists in Lesotho. It would even improve our investigative and research skills. MISA Lesotho should expedite the development of the hub, lest the spirit of core journalism in Lesotho dies,” – Billy Ntaote
Radio must be a platform for progress, not a kangaroo court
World Radio Day is an international day celebrated annually on February 13th to recognise the importance of radio as a powerful medium for communication, education, and information. It was proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO and later adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as an International Day.
‘Radio & Climate Change’
Radio has the power to facilitate public opinion and set the agenda on climate change. Radio has also been found to be capable of playing the perception shaping function on climate change. It can create spaces for unpacking the various themes on climate change.
Lesotho’s fight against human trafficking
A collaborative journey that cannot be left in hands of the police alone
MISA Lesotho deepens capacity-building for community media
Mr Ntsukunyane said: “The idea of community radio can survive with sponsorship and donations as advertising has proven to be a problem for them. The latter factor is promoted by the fact that there is little or no business or economic activity taking place in the districts”.
Prof Mahao chastises media, CSOs over “capture”
The beleaguered BAP Leader claims media, alongside CSOs, is captured by political powers with deeper pockets
NGOs and corporates, it’s time to acknowledge the media’s sacrifices
Journalism is the lifeblood of a functioning society, and without it, corruption flourishes, ignorance prevails, and democracy withers.
Statement of MISA-Lesotho on the passing on of Comrade Thomas Mapesela, the Former National Director of MISA-Lesotho
We, the current office bearers in MISA-Lesotho will ensure that the legacy left by Mr Mapesela lives on! As he is being remembered like other giants who have departed the contributions he has made to the fraternity still echo across the whole industry.