Zambia’s missteps over cyber law provide cautionary tale for Lesotho
MISA-Lesotho is concerned that the lack of consultation and vague clauses in the Computer Crime and Security Bill risk undermining freedom of expression and media freedom.
Critical reporting being repressed in Lesotho
Public officials in Lesotho are resorting to intimidation and threats in retaliation against journalists asking probing questions or publishing critical articles.
Lesotho broadcaster Pulane Macheli fatally shot
Broadcaster Pulane Macheli was mediating for peace between warring Famo music groups when she was killed.
Journalists warned about publishing interviews with banned music groups
Authorities in Lesotho are being urged to retract statements criminalising media interviews with banned Famo music groups.
Basotho journalists vow to honour pledge
Journalists have put their weight behind a pledge crafted by MISA Lesotho to uphold media ethics and high professional standards.
Media in Lesotho under attack
Media violations against journalists, media practitioners and media outlets are on the rise in Lesotho.
Lesotho parliamentary committee recommends withdrawal of Cybercrime Bill
A parliamentary portfolio committee in Lesotho advocates for inclusive stakeholder engagement over review of legislation the government is planning to enact.
Lesotho Constitutional Court applauded for declaring criminal defamation unconstitutional
Advocates campaigning against criminal defamation, insult, false news and sedition laws across the African continent are celebrating the Lesotho Constitutional Court’s decision declaring criminal defamation unconstitutional.
Lesotho government takes two radio stations off air
Ts’enolo FM (104.6MHZ) and People’s Choice FM (95.6 MHZ) were cut off in Lesotho for allegedly airing defamatory content about Prime Minister Bethuel Mosisili and Deputy Prime Minister Mothejoa Metsing.
Gunshot and charges follow satirical column about commander
Editor shot just a week after Lesotho Times publisher Basildon Peta charged with defamation over column about Lesotho Defense Force commander.
State media crew barred from opposition rally
Lesotho Alert 10 April 2012 State media crew barred from opposition All Basotho Convention rally A crew from the Lesotho National Broadcasting Service (LNBS) was, on Monday 9 April 2012, barred from covering the opposition party All Basotho Convention¹s (ABC) rally in Qacha¹s Nek, nearly 150km from the capital, Maseru. LNBS senior television producer ŒMapitso […]
High Court judge sues Harvest FM radio station
According to a letter from her lawyer, Justice ‘Maseforo Mahase has claimed that a programme aired by the station contained defamatory remarks against her.
Privately-owned radio stations off the air amid demonstrations
One of the stations’ managers said a government official had told her station to “mend its ways” or face being shut down.
High-ranking police officer sues Harvest FM and radio presenter
Assistant Police Commisioner Thakane Theko has accused journalist Relebohile Moyeye and the radio station of defaming her by alleging that she was involved in fraudulent activities.