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Gijin Seafood Factory uses about 100 tons of oyster shells a year to produce about 900 tons of Seawool, a trademarked and patented fabric. Photo: Sam Yeh/AFPSource: AFPGrowing up on the west coast of Taiwan, where shellfish farming is popular, Eddie Wang saw discarded oyster shells turn from waste to function — a memory that inspired him to create a unique and eco-friendly fabric called “Seawool.”Wang recalled that residents of his seaside hometown of Yunlin used discarded oyster shells littering the streets during harvest as insulation for their homes.”They burned the shells and painted the remains on the walls. The…

The grand finale of the Ms. Geek Ghana 2024 took place over the weekend at the Accra City Hotel where Biana Bubune emerged as the winner. The program Ms. Launched in 2019, Geek Ghana has positively influenced many young women across the country, encouraging them to pursue careers in technology. This year’s competition attracted 66 applications from girls aged 13 to 21, highlighting the growing interest in technology among young Ghanaian women. After a rigorous selection process, 10 finalists were selected to present their innovative projects, which ranged from e-waste management solutions to healthcare innovations. Notable projects included Richardson Elorm’s…

Big Akwes, in an interview with Poleeno Multimedia, compared Lil Win’s relevance to Dr Likee and claimed that Lil Win was no longer relevant The actor argued that Dr Likee currently had more popularity thanks to YouTube and is currently in his prime as an actor, unlike Lil Win. According to Big Akewes, Lil Win was at his best in the heyday of the Kumawood movie scene but was no longer relevant in modern times. Kumawood actor Big Akwes, in an interview with Poleeno Multimedia, sparked a debate questioning the current relevance of famous actor Lil Win. Big Akwes has…

A little more calm has returned to the markets after last week’s gyrations. Photo: MOHD RASFAN / AFPSource: AFPAsian markets were mixed on Monday as investors tried to shake off last week’s turmoil fueled by US recession worries, with a focus on the release of key inflation and retail data.After a painful collapse fueled by a big loss in US job creation, stocks managed to recover in the following days and closed Friday on a healthy note.Gains were helped by a report that showed fewer people than expected claimed jobless benefits, allaying fears that the world’s top economy is shrinking.But…

Derogatory socialite Shatta Bandle bragged about being rich and having his dirty laundry washed with expensive perfumeIn an exclusive interview, she said that clothes she no longer wears were sent to the market and sold as cheap clothes as she bragged about wearing luxurious and brand new clothes.The video made many people laugh out loud, while others jokingly attacked critics for questioning the source of his wealthOutgoing socialite Shatta Bandle has hit out at critics who continue to question the source of his wealth, saying he was made of money.Shatta Bandle says perfumes are used to wash his clothes. Image…

The Association of Forex Bureaus of Ghana has complained about the directive to check Ghanaian cards before tradingThe club’s vice president expressed hope that training for the new policy would improveThe directive from the Bank of Ghana came as part of the central forex trading platformThe Association of Exchange Bureaus of Ghana says business has recently slowed down after the Bank of Ghana instructed operators to check the Ghana Card before transactions.The vice president of the group, Dr. Alex Akpabli, said customers who come to transact leave after being asked to present their Ghana Card for verification.Forex desks now check…

Dr. Prince Alvin Kwabena Ansach Dr. Prince Alvin Kwabena Ansah stands out as a transformative figure in Ghana’s growing tech sector. Dr. Ansah, who recently received a PhD, has made significant contributions to the country’s digital evolution and is poised to further shape the future of commerce and IT. As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Ghana Link Network Services, Dr. Ansah has been instrumental in the development of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS). This key innovation revolutionized Ghana’s customs operations. Additionally, as the founder and CTO of Work Smart Ghana Limited, he continues to drive technological developments in…

Retired boxer Bukom Banku could not hide his joy and pride for his son Ambitious Tilapia won the Legacy Rise launch by former President John Dramani Mahama’s son, Sharaf Mahama.Bukom Banku entered the ring and performed incredible dance moves alongside Ambitious Tilapia amid cheers from the crowdThe video melted many people’s hearts as they spoke of their admiration for the father-son bondRetired professional boxer Bukom Banku was overjoyed when his son, Ambitious Tilapia, won a fight at an event.Bukom Banku is overjoyed as his son, Ambitious Tilapia, wins a match. Image credit: @ghhyperSource: InstagramBukom Banku celebrated with his sonThe match…

Local farmers say decades of incompetent water management has led to a situation where they cannot use rainwater from reservoirs. Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO / AFPSource: AFPSicilian lemon grower Rosario Cognata is furious: his fruit is withering because of the drought, while just a few kilometers away rainwater is pouring into the sea.The Trinita Dam, built in 1959 in the town of Castelvetrano in the west of the Mediterranean island, has not been tested and therefore has never been officially approved for use.So once the reservoir is filled with winter rains, the authorities open the floodgates and the blue gold is…

BGT star Abigail Dromo left many impressed with her performance when she joined musician Mr Drew on stage at an event.Mr Drew performed Sneaky’s recently released banger while Abigail did the viral dance challenge to the songMany people were thrilled that Abigail performed at the event despite reportedly parting ways with her mentor, AfronitaTalented dancer Abigail Dromo stole the spotlight while performing with singer Mr Drew on stage at a show on August 20, 2024.Abigail Dromo plays with Mr Drew. Image credit: @mrdrewofficial and @abigail_dromoSource: InstagramAbigail played with Mr DrewIn the video that surfaced online and warmed many hearts, Mr.…