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South Africans uphold universal Human Rights amidst global challenges
As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day on 21 March, an Ipsos study reveals that South Africans strongly believe in the universality of human rights and democracy, despite perceiving an increasingly dangerous future world.
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South African’s dream of home ownership clashes with rising costs
As property prices soar and rents climb, South Africans are caught between their dreams of home ownership and the harsh realities of an increasingly expensive housing market. A new Ipsos Housing Monitor, which surveyed adults across 30 countries, reveals that while 9 out of 10 online South Africans believe everyone has a right to own their own home, nearly half are struggling to keep up with housing costs.
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From weight loss to longevity, South Africa's health consciousness takes centre stage this year
As South Africans embrace the spirit of 'New Year, New Me' and embarking on their New Year's resolutions, often centred around health and wellness, the Ipsos Global Trends study reveals that South Africans, along with their African counterparts, are already ahead of the global curve in health consciousness and proactive self-care.
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Earth Day 2022: awareness of government actions to combat climate change is low in most countries despite high level of concern
In a new global survey of 23,577 adults aged 16 – 74 in 31 countries, Ipsos found that climate change is a regular concern for half of people across a global country average. Concern is notably higher in Latin American countries, with Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Argentina and Italy all leading the way as those who think about the effects of climate change on their countries most frequently. Conversely Great Britain ranks in the bottom five countries who don’t think about climate change as much, beaten only by Japan, the Netherlands, Russia and China.
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Global public ranks ending hunger and poverty and ensuring healthy lives as top priorities among U.N. SDGs
Governments more likely than businesses and citizens to be seen as not taking enough responsibility for achieving Sustainable Development Goals
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Africa Day: An African Perspective on Covid-19
The initial slow spread of Covid-19 through Africa helped some countries to start preparing for the inevitable, but – a little more than a year into the pandemic – many Africans report a rather devastating effect on their lives and livelihoods.
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Ipsos Expands its Research and Evaluation for Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Melissa Baker Joins Ipsos
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Entrepreneurialism alive and well in the time of the pandemic
Entrepreneurial spirit is up among women and younger adults.
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The economic implications of the coronavirus: views and fears of online South Africans
Countries, including South Africa, are looking at gradually reopening and restarting economic activities, ending weeks of paralysing lockdown.
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Vast majority of South Africans believe the lion breeding industry harms the country’s international reputation
Economic contribution of the industry is tiny compared to the tourism industry, which lion breeding may undermine