News and statements
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.
Communications Minister: Radio powerful in fight against Covid 19
Radio is not only a medium for communication but a key stakeholder in any democratic dispensation.
For a better tomorrow in Lesotho, let’s all invest in children
MISA Lesotho, with financial support of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Lesotho, brings you second edition of Children Speak Out – a special newspaper exclusively reporting about adolescents’ issues.
MISA Lesotho’s former SG appointed country’s ambassador to Swiss
His Excellency Mr Matjama is a veteran journalist whose professional journey started in the 1990s. Between 2002 and 2013, Mr Matjama performed different key roles within MISA Lesotho.
MISA Lesotho concerned over journalists doubling as politicians
MISA Lesotho issues this statement in grave concern over the growing rate of conduct by some “journalists” who actively meddle in the affairs of political parties under the guise they are doing their job as media practitioners
Media Statement on Shooting of Newsday Journalist Ntsoaki Motaung by Police
MISA Lesotho has learned with grave concern about the shooting of the Newsday newspaper journalist Ntsoaki Motaung by members of the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) during the youth protest...
MISA Lesotho Position Paper on Proposed Promulgation of LCA (Internet Broadcasting) Rules 2020
The Chief Executive Officer Lesotho Communications Authority 30 Princess Margaret Road Old Europa, Maseru Dear Madam, MISA Lesotho Position Paper on Proposed Promulgation of LCA (Internet...
Statement of Concern over Prime Minister’s Announcement of Classification of Government Information
September 23rd 2020 To All Media Houses MISA Lesotho has, on Wednesday September 23rd 2020, submitted a letter of concern to Office of the Prime Minister over a statement he made on September 14th...