Impact Which the New Communication Technology (Mobile Phones, the Internet, Etc) Has Had on People’s Lives in Zambia
Communication is defined as the giving, receiving or exchange of information, opinions or ideas by writing, speech or visual means or a combination of the three so that the material communicated is completely understood by everyone concerned. (Sillars, S. 1998: 1). Technology is the usage and knowledge of tools, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or serve some purpose. (Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) Communications technology - or technologies is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing: Internet, Mobile phones, Radio, Television, Fax, Computer and network hardware and software, satellite systems and so on, as well as the various services and applications associated with them, such as videoconferencing and distance learning. (Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
Communication technology has impacted a lot of lives in Zambia positively and negatively as will be illustrated in the foregoing explanations.
The Internet is a global network connecting millions of computers. (Webopedia).
Some of the negative impact that the Internet has had on the lives of people in Zambia are as discussed hereunder.
The Internet facilitates electronic commerce, a platform where buyers and sellers of different products and services trade e.g e-bay, amazon. Sometime back, a person from Zambia would travel to Japan to buy a car but with the advent of Internet, people are buying vehicles and any other needed products online using the Internet thereby saving transport costs, lodging and costs spent on food while travelling to and from Japan. Sellers of commodities and services in Zambia advertise them on the Internet and this increases the chances of selling and buying as the adverts are seen globally and this way, buyers are able to select better suppliers by negotiating the prices with various suppliers.
The Internet provides the fastest means of communication via email, instant messaging
Communication technology has impacted a lot of lives in Zambia positively and negatively as will be illustrated in the foregoing explanations.
The Internet is a global network connecting millions of computers. (Webopedia).
Some of the negative impact that the Internet has had on the lives of people in Zambia are as discussed hereunder.
The Internet facilitates electronic commerce, a platform where buyers and sellers of different products and services trade e.g e-bay, amazon. Sometime back, a person from Zambia would travel to Japan to buy a car but with the advent of Internet, people are buying vehicles and any other needed products online using the Internet thereby saving transport costs, lodging and costs spent on food while travelling to and from Japan. Sellers of commodities and services in Zambia advertise them on the Internet and this increases the chances of selling and buying as the adverts are seen globally and this way, buyers are able to select better suppliers by negotiating the prices with various suppliers.
The Internet provides the fastest means of communication via email, instant messaging
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