News and statements
Children in the media workshop, 12-13 Nov 2016
MISA Lesotho is holding a two-day Children in the Media workshop. It will focus on democratic decision-making, lobbying for child rights, and child-friendly media reporting.
Celebrating Access to Information day, 28 Sept 2016
Visit us at the MISA Lesotho stall at LNDC Center square, near Shoprite and Hungry Lion from 0900hrs to 1600hrs for resources and other informational material about access to information and media freedom in Lesotho.
Lesotho Times editor shot and wounded
Lesotho Times Editor Lloyd Mutangamiri is in hospital after he was shot last night. This comes a week after reporters at the paper were charged with defamation and criminal injury.
Quthing community’s lively celebration of Press Freedom Day
MISA Lesotho, together with Quthing community, celebrated World Press Freedom Day to mobilise the community to qualify for a community radio license.
Invitation to Press Freedom Day 2016 event at Quthing community
MISA Lesotho will celebrate World Press Freedom Day in 2016 at Quthing district on 7th May with a dance ceremony and the presentation of radio equipment to the community.
MISA Lesotho’s World Press Freedom Day activities 2016
MISA Lesotho will celebrate World Press Freedom Day 2016 with a number of activities from a live streaming conference to presenting community radio equipment to Quthing community.
Review of 2015 election reporting and peace building project
The review revealed that media coverage during the 2015 elections was of a high ethical standard, but political reporting has since degenerated.
MISA Lesotho’s message to the media ahead of 2015 elections
MISA Lesotho calls on the government of Lesotho to allow the media to practice freely, while also reminding the media it must adhere to journalistic standards and principles.
Role of journalists and reporting in times of emergency
As part of World Radio Day 2016 celebrations, MISA Lesotho give a presentation on the role of journalists in reporting information in times of emergency and disaster.