Lesotho Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has warned media personnel against tendencies of unethical reporting, which could destroy professionalism in the country.

LTA Public Relations Manager, Mr. Tsiu Tsiu told LENA that the statement follows an extraordinary meeting held by the LTA board of directors, in which they complained of lack of objectivity, accuracy, transparency, accountability and impartiality in the media reportage by some of the media organizations in the country.

The statement urges media organizations to comply with the requirements of their licenses while reporting, adding that their licenses only allow them to report news and information accurately and impartially.

The board has also appealed to different media houses to report in a manner that is constructive.

“It has been realized that lately, some of the reporters distort and exaggerate information in their access,” therefore urging them to be cautious when reporting to avoid incidents that could lead to public violence.

The board has therefore warned that legal measures will be taken against media organizations that do not comply with the rules.

Established in 2000 by an Act of parliament, LTA is a statutory body responsible for the regulation of the telecommunication sector including broadcasting in Lesotho.

SOURCE: LENA 13/06/2007