Reflections from my (virtual) African bicycle…

I was riding on my Uthango bicycle - at Virtual Africa in Second Life and it struck me that I (Alanagh in SL) have never been the one riding any kind of bicycle in our real world projects here in South Africa. Enakai Ultsch (SL) and our other staff members have been much more [...]

Second Life: Platform or Sieve for Africa?

The lessons we learn in virtual worlds, social networks and new media: This is what came to mind when I decided (at last!) - 12 days into 2008 - to title my first post for the year. Simply reflecting back on 2007 and the challenges faced since we entered Second Life (R) late March 2007. [...]