News and statements
African Union commissioner of human and people’s rights meets Lesotho media
The African Union Human and People’s Rights Commissioner met with Lesotho media leaders to familiarize himself with the state of the sector.
MISA Lesotho review laws to inform legal reform process
The review is expected to inform repeal of various pieces of legislation and also to facilitate development of media friendly laws in Lesotho.
Freedom of speech victory: Criminal defamation unconstitutional in Lesotho
MISA Lesotho applauds the judgement which will contribute to enabling media operations.
Report: Coverage of women candidates in the 2017 national assembly elections
The report found that female candidates in Lesotho had less coverage in the media. Read more for details.
World Press Freedom Day 2018
MISA Lesotho held a one day event comprising of a conference and participation in an international web chat.
Lesotho: Way forward in 2018
MISA Lesotho shares its recommendations for improving media freedom and freedom of expression in Lesotho in celebration of World Press Freedom Day 2018.
Quthing community radio stations submits broadcasting license application to LCA
Quthing Community Radio Station, suported by MISA Lesotho, has submitted a broadcast license application to Lesotho Communication Authority.
Children’s radio program on the use of social media rocks People’s Choice FM
MISA Lesotho created the programme together with children to raise awareness of the issues around social media.
Survey on Children’s Use of Social Media in Lesotho
With objective to inform development of programs to respond challenges around the use of social media amongst children in Lesotho, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA Lesotho) is conducting...