News and statements
Media Statement on Computer Crime and Cyber Security Bill
MISA Lesotho is extremely worried that the Computer Crime and Cyber Security Bill of 2021 that was presented to Parliament by the Minister of Communications, Science and Technology Honourable Keketso Sello, on 23rd March 2021 was drafted by the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology without consulting all the parties that will be affected by the said Bill once it becomes law.
COVID-19 Media Relief Fund: PM Office Donates Food Parcels for Journalists
The Office of Prime Minister Dr Moeketsi Majoro has donated food parcels in contribution to the COVID-19 Media Relief Fund that MISA launched last year.
MISA Lesotho rejects Communications (Subscriber Identity Module & Mobile Device Registration) Regulations 2021
MISA Lesotho calls on the government of Lesotho to rescind the promulgation of the Communication (Subscriber Identity Module & Mobile Device Registration) Regulations of 2021 as it is a violation of citizens’ privacy.
Regional Multi-stakeholder Internet Governance Forum Resolutions
Resolutions from the Regional Multi-stakeholder Internet Governance conference held in Harare on 4 June 2021.
MISA Regional leadership renewal… As Regional Secretariat moves to Zimbabwe
The MISA Regional Governing Council held a meeting to elect new leadership on 4 June 2021.
Lesotho reforms authority adopts media policy, code
A gesture welcomed as milestone ahead of WPFD
Teboho Tsilane: Radio indispendible in Covid era
In solidarity with the rest of the world, we acknowledge the fact that radio plays a pivotal role in our daily lives.
EU Ambassador to Lesotho: Journalists have responsibility to truth
Even in times of all-pervasive social media chatter, the traditional media – newspapers, radio, and television – still enjoy a greater credibility than social media. After all, journalists are professional producers of information, and we generally do trust professionals more than amateurs
MISA Lesotho Chair: Covid 19 exposed radio industry’s weakness
Covid-19 has aggravated the situation by further exposing weaknesses in our radio industry. Misinformation, propaganda and conspiracy theories are spreading fast on the new media, without radio being able to counter the infodemic.