
East Africa’s Java House unveils a new outlet concept in Nairobi
On-the-Go stores will extend the brand and be located on TotalEnergies service station forecourts to cater to motorists and busy consumers.
THE INTERNET
By our News Team | 2022
Online users in almost every country surveyed want better control over how their personal data is collected, used and sold.
An international survey reveals that users trust in the internet has dropped significantly since 2019. This is one of the key findings of a 20-country Ipsos survey released yesterday (Monday) by The New Institute in Hamburg, Germany.
Only six in 10 (63%) internet users, on average across the 20 countries included in the study, said they trust the internet. This is down 11 percentage points since a similar survey was conducted in 2019.
Photo by Mati Mango from Pexels
The exception is Japan, which showed a 7 percentage-point increase in trust. But Japan is the rare exception, as the findings reveal that confidence shrunk by double digits in India (-10 points), Sweden (-10), Kenya (-11), the United States (-12), Canada (-14), Brazil (-18), and Poland (-26).
Privacy was a major concern for those surveyed. Seventy-nine percent expressed worry about their online privacy.
Distrust in the largest information network ever created
“The survey clearly shows distrust in the largest communication and information network humankind has ever created,” said Dr Christian Kastrop, Program Chair for Socio-Economic Transformation, at The New Institute, a socio-economic and political think-tank.
“Clearly, internet users want concrete and effective policies that will empower and protect them.”
Respondents indicated that the most effective policies to improve trust in the internet should include:
“There’s little doubt that we are witnessing a steady global erosion of user trust in the internet. And that scepticism is being driven by concerns about data privacy and security,” said Dr Fen Hampson, a Visiting Fellow at The New Institute and a Chancellor’s Professor at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.
“The survey makes it abundantly clear that there is broad support for regulatory and technical innovations aimed at giving online citizens control over their own data. And it is also clear that is vital to restoring trust in the internet.”
Focus on South Africa and Kenya
Only two African countries were included in the 20-country study, namely South Africa and Kenya. In Kenya seven in every 10 (70%) expressed trust in the internet. South Africans were no different to those in the rest of the world about their trust of the internet, with 63% agreeing that overall, they trust the internet. In line with findings in other countries of shrinking trust in the internet, this showed a decline of 9 percentage points since 2019.
Citizens’ concerns about online privacy ranked very high, with 93% in Kenya and 88% in South Africa voicing their concerns – considerably higher than the 79% overall country average. In Kenya there was an increase of 49 percentage points in this indicator since 2019.
Probing whether South Africans and Kenyans thought the internet was effectively governed, almost six in ten in both countries – Kenya (59%) and South Africa (57%) – agreed. Notably, Kenyans were more positive than South Africans about new government policies to improve internet trust.
“In both Kenya and South Africa, citizens are looking to government policies to protect them on the internet. But in our opinion a fine balance needs to be maintained between freedom of speech and stricter government policies so as not to suppress or deny freedom of information access and flow in our democracies,” said Mari Harris, Knowledge Director in sub-Saharan Africa for Ipsos.
On-the-Go stores will extend the brand and be located on TotalEnergies service station forecourts to cater to motorists and busy consumers.
The social media platform’s ad revenue is up 25.8% year-on-year and is forecast to total US$71-billion for 2024.
Alliance offers a simple, fast and convenient experience for consumers to buy groceries online, with orders being delivered within an hour.
Consumer must feel that buying the product will somehow elevate them so that they sit more squarely alongside the influencer they follow.
What are the key things that people consider before buying online? Researchers find that the computer mouse holds important clues.
Bon Marché has typically confined itself to the affluent suburbs of Zimbabwe’s capital. Now it has opened in Marondera in Mashonaland East,
As rugby fans liken the SA national team’s alternative kit to the Checkers Sixty60 e-commerce platform, the brand seizes the opportunity.
Sports apparel company renews an old partnership with Newcastle United as it further cements its presence in top soccer competitions.
Interactive Advertising Bureau study finds internet advertising has reached a new high of 34% of the overall SA advertising market.
Toyota marketing veteran takes over the reins as the automobile industry gets to grips with a range of new challenges.
By excluding innovative platforms and the content that circulates on them, B2B marketers could be missing out on opportunities.
Dr. Kin Kariisa is an extraordinary force at the helm of Next Media Services, a conglomerate encompassing NBS TV, Nile Post, Sanyuka TV, Next Radio, Salam TV, Next Communication, Next Productions, and an array of other influential enterprises. His dynamic role as Chief Executive Officer exemplifies his unwavering commitment to shaping media, business, and community landscapes.
With an esteemed academic journey, Dr. Kariisa’s accolades include an Honorary PhD in exemplary community service from the United Graduate College inTexas, an MBA from United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya, a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Huazong University in China, and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Makerere University.
Dr. Kariisa pursued PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. As a dynamic educator, he has shared his expertise as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at both Makerere University and Radboud University.
Dr Kin did his PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radbond University in Nigmegen, Netherlands. He previously served as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and Radbond University in Netherlands.
Dr Kin did his postgraduate courses in Strategic Business Management, Strategic Leadership Communication and Strategies for Leading Successful Change Initiatives at Harvard University, Boston USA.