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The Trailblazer
While South Africa is sweating in front of the braai, much of our northern neighbours are knee-deep in Snowmaggedon, unable to leave their house and eager for the Olympics to start. Though Snowmaggedon is not barring our movements, there is a great reason to leave the braai sizzling on its own for a bit. Why? Because this Saturday 13th of Feb US speed skater Shani Davis is skating the big opening game at the Olympic skating tournament, the 5.000meter monster match! Read more
BKB Africa partners up with Southern African-Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (SANEC)
BKB Africa is proud to announce SANEC as a strategic partner. A ceremonial MOU was signed in December by SANEC director Mark Agterdenbosch and BKB Africa’s Alex Klusman.Read more
New Initiative: European Footballers supporting better education in South African schools
A breadcrumb for some, a major shift in opportunities for others. That was on ex-professional football player Rody Turpijn’s mind when he decided to commit himself full-time to starting up Players for Life.Read more
Online Ambassadors and Digital Nomads
As an NGO, how do you manage your reputation online, draft a winning strategy to get your message out via social media? Why should you claim your space on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flickr, Ning, SecondLife or use mobile technology in your campaign? How did Obama actually manage to turn thousands of supporters into millions of on- and offline ambassadors? And why is it a good idea to start your own blog? These were just a few of the many issues highlighted at the Uthango Social Investments' Annual Workshops for civil society organisations on social media (Online Ambassadors and Digitial Nomads).Read more
Youth Media Movement in Mitchell's Plain is speaking up
An exciting new initiative has sprung up in Mitchell's Plain. The Youth Media Movement is educating South African youngsters (typically between 16-18) in the ways of the media, aiming to demystify media and have communities play a role in shaping public opinion.
A good mix of media and life skills is already having an enormous positive effect on the lives of these children, whose daily reality is one of drugs and violence. It is keeping kids off the street after school hours and during holidays and equipping them with skills to start up their own businesses.Read more
The Mysterie of Mysteries: tracing Charles Darwin and the origin of species in South Africa
The year 2009 is an important year in the history of natural sciences. It is 200 years after the birth of Charles Darwin, one of the most influential scientists in this field. It is also 150 years after the publication of Darwin's influential work, 'The Origin of Species' and 130 years after his master piece on human evolution, 'The Descent of Man'. On his 5-year voyage on the H.M.S. Beagle, Darwin spent a full 19 days in the Cape. This is where he gained insight on the origin of mankind that have dramatically altered and enriched our understanding of ourselves and our surroundings.Read more
BKB Africa meets President Zuma
The third of June saw the first joint sitting of the newly-constituted Parliament and the State of the Nation Address. It was an important moment in South African democratic history and BKB Africa was there.Read more
Think Bike
No more hassle in trying to find parking, finally making good on those resolutions to live a more environment-friendly life, losing a couple of extra pounds and gaining more pleasure and energy when going to work. Yes, cycling in the big city is not only doable but it is fun too...Read more
The Lessons of Barack Obama
BKB Africa’s Karin Veltman and Erik van Bruggen were in Washington DC for an international conference of campaign strategists, communication experts and progressive politicians.Read more