Maker Faire Africa showcases local inventions

  1. Posted on Thursday 27 August 2009 - 16:02
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    Kent Mensah and Esme Atsyornu, AfricaNews reporters in Accra, Ghana
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    Visitors were fascinated at the wonderful and interesting inventions displayed at the maiden Maker Faire Africa 2009 in Accra, Ghana on 14-16 August. The innovations ranged from cream heater to a cooler made from roofing sheets, pipe and jute as well as living room chairs made out of plastic water bottles.

    Africanews.com reporters Kent Mensah and Esme Atsyornu report.

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