News and statements
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.
Better access to information by founding community stations
MISA Lesotho held a governance and management training workshops for the steering committees of the Quthing and Semonkong community radio stations in February 2016.
Call for tender for supply of community radio equipment
MISA Lesotho invites tenders from locally and internationally registered companies to supply on-air radio studio equipment for three community radio stations. Tender closes on Friday 19th February, 2016.
MISA Lesotho launches editorial guidelines for reporting on children
The guidelines explain how journalists should report on the children in the media and include an ethical roadmap to assist journalists in the case of an ethical dilemma when reporting on children.
Media must be free to report on political and security situation in Lesotho
MISA Lesotho appeals to society, especially the Government of Lesotho, to create a media friendly environment in Lesotho so the press can do its duty effectively.