Fresh vigilance is needed to protect media freedom across Africa: Newspapers in Swahili and in English in Dar es Salaam. The media is increasingly not trusted in Tanzania. ShutterstockOne of the least enviable tasks of journalists in the US must be reporting on how the public trusts their work less and less. A 2018 study found that only about four in ten Americans had at least … [Read more...] about Fresh vigilance is needed to protect media freedom across Africa | The Conversation
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Financial incentives could spur cities and land owners to protect wetlands | The Conversation
Financial incentives could spur cities and land owners to protect wetlands: ShutterstockNew York City processes about 1 billion gallons of water every day. To do so, it doesn’t rely on water filtration plants alone. It also depends on the natural filtration capacity of the upstream Catskill Catchment. The catchment’s soils and wetlands act like … [Read more...] about Financial incentives could spur cities and land owners to protect wetlands | The Conversation
South Africans don’t trust companies to protect their data privacy | The Conversation
South Africans don't trust companies to protect their data privacy: Companies aren't living up to their privacy policies' promises. mindscanner/ShutterstockConsumers expect that organisations will respect their privacy. For instance, when you buy something online, you take it for granted that your bank details will be kept secure. Or if you provide your identity number … [Read more...] about South Africans don’t trust companies to protect their data privacy | The Conversation
Why the DRC’s army and police aren’t yet ready to protect citizens | The Conversation
Why the DRC's army and police aren't yet ready to protect citizens: Riot police on the outskirts of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. EPA/Nic BothmaThe Democratic Republic of Congo is trying to find its footing after a contentious presidential election in December 2018. These elections were preceded by months of political upheaval and poll delays. President Felix … [Read more...] about Why the DRC’s army and police aren’t yet ready to protect citizens | The Conversation
Social media is making it harder to protect the identities of suspects | The Conversation
Social media is making it harder to protect the identities of suspects: A man accused of raping a seven-year old child at a restaurant in South Africa makes his first court appearance. Eyewitness News/Christa EybersA controversy is raging in South Africa over the naming of a man accused of raping a seven-year old child at a restaurant in Pretoria, the capital city, before he … [Read more...] about Social media is making it harder to protect the identities of suspects | The Conversation
