D8A1: 84% of surveyed Africans rely on social media as their primary news source Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of Africans are using social media as their primary news source?
A
84%
2
Q
What is the main social media platform used as a primary news source?
A
3
Q
What percentage of Africans use Facebook as their primary news source?
A
80%
4
Q
What is the main concern with so many people relying on social media as their primary news source?
A
Difficult to distinguish real and fake information/Easier for misinformation to spread
5
Q
What is the name of the IT security company running this research?
A
KnowBe4
6
Q
How many countries were covered in this survey?
A
5
7
Q
Which countries were surveyed?
A
Botswana, South Africa, Kenya, Mauritius and Nigeria
8
Q
What does SANEF stand for?
A
South Africa National Editors’ Forum
9
Q
Who is the executive director of SANEF?
A
Reggy Moalusi
