MNN invites whistle-blowers and/or any patriotic persons who may have access To information that may assist in shining a light on alleged corruption purportedly rampant within the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC). MNN has learned that the country’s leading media houses received leaked documents titled “Save LNDC campaign” and as is
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Lesotho must review ‘draconian’ Cyber bill
The MNN Centre for Investigative Journalism holds a strong belief that the Computer Crime and Cyber Security Bill 2022 on the cards should be subjected to a multistakeholder review and be re-drafted to accommodate and protect media freedom and freedom of expression. In its current form, the bill purportedly drafted in
LHDA celebrates multi-billion project tender awards but denies impoverished communities their compensation
Matiisetso Mosala There was much pomp and circumstance on 23 May around Lesotho’s King Letsie III and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as they officiated the sod-turning that marked the start of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project’s second phase. The fanfare highlighted how this second phase, which includes the 9.2 billion Maloti
Invisible wounds of involuntary sterilisation on women living with HIV
Non-state actors’ solidarity key to media freedom
…as Lesotho government resuscitate suppressive cybersecurity law formulation By Matiisetso Mosala The emergence of the Computer Crime and Cybersecurity Bill 2021 in Lesotho highlighted how collaborations, synergies and advocacy support from civil society organizations and human rights defenders can promote and protect media freedom and the safety of journalists. Synergies and advocacy for
Jailed Chinese gang leader comes and goes from prison as he pleases
A convicted wildlife smuggler is making a mockery of Malawi’s justice and correctional system as he comes and goes from prison with the help of prison officials and their official service vehicles. A prison vehicle leaves the home of Yunhua Lin, a convicted illegal wildlife trader, after Lin is pictured on
Family ties and lucrative catering contracts
Billy Ntaote A whistleblower as well as employees of Lesotho’s biggest diamond mine — Letšeng Diamond Mine — have raised questions about the way in which a catering, housekeeping and laundry services contract on the mine was awarded. While the losing bidder of this contract also lodged concerns, the mine’s owners have
MNN Condemn Journalist’s murder
It is with great distress that the MNN Centre for Investigative Journalism has learned of the barbaric and cowardly actions of assailants who assassinated Tšenolo FM’s program anchor Ralikonelo Joki, who was affectionately known as Leqhashasha. Mr. Joki was gunned down by unknown assailants when he left the Tšenolo FM premises
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This is a Survey on Potential Threats to Media Freedom and Journalists' Safety posed by the Lesotho Computer Crime and Cybersecurity Bill, 2022. This research is conducted by MNN Centre for Investigative Journalism (MNNCIJ) and aims at gathering evidence on the extent to which Lesotho's impending Computer Crime and Cybersecurity Act exposes
SADP director’s steady move up the ranks
MATIISETSO MOSALA Her promotion to the top job in Lesotho’s Smallholder Agriculture Development Project (SADP II) raised eyebrows and questions, especially after the job requirements were lowered to suit her qualification and experience. ‘Malichaba Nkhethoa started working at the SADP in 2014 as a deputy competitive grant officer, and has risen steadily
