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BMDA is the national body established under Constitution No.1 of 2025 to administer and govern all forms of media in Lesotho — strengthening a professional, ethical and accountable media sector.

Our Story
The Basotho Media Development Association (BMDA) invites you to be part of a transformative movement shaping the future of media in Lesotho. Our mission is to promote responsible journalism, support media professionals, and enhance access to reliable information across our communities. Through training, advocacy, and collaboration, BMDA empowers journalists and media practitioners to uphold the highest standards of integrity and creativity.

The Basotho Media Development Association (BMDA) invites you to be part of a transformative movement shaping the future of media in Lesotho. Our mission is to promote responsible journalism, support media professionals, and enhance access to reliable information across our communities. Through training, advocacy, and collaboration, BMDA empowers journalists and media practitioners to uphold the highest standards of integrity and creativity.

MANDATE

BMDA is the national body established under Constitution No.1 of 2025 to administer and govern all forms of media in Lesotho — strengthening a professional, ethical and accountable media sector.

Our Objectives
Ethical Journalism
Promote ethical journalism and professional standards across all media platforms.
Institutional Growth
Encourage development and growth of media institutions in Lesotho.
Knowledge Forums
Organise workshops, symposiums and conferences for continuous learning.
Policy Engagement
Engage policymakers on media legislation and reform.
Executive Committee
Mamello Mochesane
Mamello Mochesane
Chairperson
Journalist, BA in Broadcasting & Journalism. Passionate advocate for Ethical AI in journalism. Her work champions human rights, youth and child inclusion.
Thapelo Moeketsi
Thapelo Moeketsi
PR & Communications
All-rounder media professional with BA in Broadcasting and Journalism. Passionate about storytelling and authentic representation.

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Contact & Location
📍 Head Office
Maseru 100 Lesotho
P.O. Box 100, Maseru
Lesotho
📞 Phone
5783 6706/ 6932 2271/ 2731 2025
✉️ Email
basothomediadevelomentassocia@gmail.com
🌐 Website
https://bmda.org.ls
🕒 Office Hours
Monday - Thursday8:30 – 17:00
Friday8:30 – 15:30
Saturday - SundayClosed
Public HolidaysClosed
Our Values
Core Values
Ethical Journalism Institutional Growth Knowledge Forums