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  • How To Check If The Book You Are Buying Is Approved By NaCCA

    How To Check If The Book You Are Buying Is Approved By NaCCA

    Do you know whether the book you’re buying is approved by the NaCCA (National Council for Curriculum Assessment) or not? What can you do to make sure that the book you are buying on the market is approved?

    If you have been wondering about either of the questions above, this article is going to be very helpful. This is because, in this article, I am going to show you how to check if the book you are buying is approved by the NaCCA.

    Education they say, is the key to success; but what will formal education be without textbooks? Since the inception of formal education, textbooks have served as the main reference for both the teachers and the students.

    Due to the high demand for textbooks by students in Ghana, several fake publications also write their own books and sell them on the market. Most of these books are not approved by the NaCCA (National Council for Curriculum Assessment).

    As a result, if you buy any of these books you do so at your own risk. This is because the content of the book hasn’t been inspected to see whether they correspond with the curriculum or otherwise.

    As we can all recall, somewhere around 2019, the Ghana Education Service, the Ministry of Education, and the National Council for Curriculum Assessment decided to revise the curriculum at the time.

    This was what led to the introduction of new subjects for primary schools. Some of the newly introduced subjects include Our World Our People, History, Computing (formerly I.C.T), etc.

    After the introduction of these new subjects, the NaCCA allowed publishers to submit their books for review and approval. Among the several books that submitted their drafts, only a few got approval from the Ghana Education Service and the National Council for Curriculum Assessment.

    All these books have been placed on a database where you can check to see if the book you are buying is among the list of approved books. The process of checking the book is very quick, free of charge and can be done at any time and anywhere.

    How To Check If The Book You Are Buying Is Approved By NaCCA

    There two (2) main options available if you want to check whether the book you are buying is approved by the NaCCA. The first option is available for the general public and the second option is available for book publishers who want to check whether their books have been approved or not.

    How To Check If The Book You Are Buying Is Approved By NaCCA (General Public)

    1. Dial *920*65# on your phone
    2. Select option 1 (the general public)
    3. Enter the ISBN of the book (with or without separators)
    4. Wait for feedback via SMS (this usually takes a few seconds)
    5. This is available for free on all networks and all types of mobile phones.

    How To Check If The Book You Are Buying Is Approved By NaCCA (Publishers)

    1. Dial *920*65# on your phone
    2. Select option 1 (a publisher)
    3. Enter the ISBN of the book (with or without separators)
    4. Wait for feedback via SMS (this usually takes a few seconds)
    5. This is available for free on all networks and all types of mobile phones.

    Conclusion

    The NaCCA (National Council for Curriculum Assessment) and the Ghana Education Service developed this platform to ensure that the entire Ghanaian citizenry buy only approved textbooks. This way, all the fake books that have not been approved by the NaCCA will be kicked out of the market.

    For every Ghanaian to be able to use this platform, it is free of charge and is available on all networks. Therefore, I urge everyone to make good use of this platform to kick out all fake and unapproved books from the market.

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  • Things To Consider Before Making Online Payments with Mobile Money

    Things To Consider Before Making Online Payments with Mobile Money

    Chances are that you’ve ever made a purchase online and paid with Mobile Money here in Ghana.

    Also, chances are that you’ve heard of people being scammed through such online Mobile Money payments.

    So the big question is; how do you know if it’s okay to pay a seller online or not?

    For most of us, we are just fortunate to have completed a number of Mobile Money transactions online without being defrauded.

    But how fortunate can you be? And how long will you continue to be fortunate?

    In this article, we give you a list of things to look out for before deciding to pay for a product or service online, using Mobile Money.

    Things To Consider When Paying With Mobile Money Online

    There are a few things you ought to consider before paying for anything online, using Mobile Money so that you don’t end up getting scammed by anyone.

    Some of them are listed below.

    Check For Alternative Payment Terms

    If you’re going to pay someone you don’t know through an electronic payment system for a product, then you should do your checks well.

    Be sure to confirm from the person if there are other payment terms aside from you paying before they deliver to you.

    Ask if there’s payment on delivery options available or if they can meet you up somewhere in an open space so you pay and take the item.

    If they insist that their only payment option is Payment before Delivery, then you should think through and decide if you want to go for that.

    The Seller’s Reputation

    Buying online is not completely a bad idea. In fact, it’s a cool idea since it saves you time and the risks associated with travelling to buy an item somewhere.

    But, before you proceed to make payment for an online product, using mobile money, you should consider the reputation of the seller.

    You obviously don’t want to pay money to someone without knowing how reputable they are.

    For starters, it’s best to buy from sites and sellers who are quite popular and have good customer relation. In fact, it’s advisable to buy from people or sellers whom your friends or relatives have transacted business with in the past.

    If for any reason the person is new and hasn’t done any business with anyone you know, check their profile very well, visit their social media handles and confirm how authentic they are.

    Reviews are not always accurate

    This one is a pro tip for any online purchase. Reviews are usually not what they seem to be.

    Those sweet words put together on products and service pages? Well, they are mostly fake.

    People send their links to their friends and accomplices to comment such nice words on their products and services.

    So, if you’re going to depend entirely on those reviews to make such payments, then you’re walking wholeheartedly into a death trap and it’ll swallow you nicely!

    After checking the reviews, check the spellings, grammatical constructions and other details before giving it a go.

    Buy only with as much money as you can afford to lose

    Nobody has ever promised that you can buy online without the risk of losing your money.

    In fact, the risk is always 50% when you’re buying online. Especially if you’d have to pay before delivery is done.

    So, to stomach the risk and be ready for anything that might happen, it’s perfect to only pay as much money as you can afford to lose.

    This is not to say you won’t feel hurt, anyway.

    But, if you lose GHS 100 to a scammer, the pain is easier than losing GHS 1,000.

    So, check through your budget and consider the amount of money you can stake a bet with.

    Then spend that same amount anytime you want to buy something online using mobile money.

    Never exceed this limit!

    Conclusion

    Business and the Internet are almost inseparable in today’s world. In fact, it’s impossible to separate these two words.

    So, most people now tend to buy online even here in Ghana. Buying online comes with its own hurdles – especially in terms of security.

    In this article, we spoke about some things to consider when making mobile money payment for items purchased online.

    We hope you loved the content of this article and that it was helpful to you.

    Kindly share the article with your friends and relatives.

    Please leave your comments, questions and reservations in the comment session below.

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  • All SHS 1 Students to report to school Thursday 18th March 2020 – GES

    All SHS 1 Students to report to school Thursday 18th March 2020 – GES

    The Ghana Education Service (GES) has rescheduled the reporting date for all SHS 1 students from 10th March 2021 to 18th March 2021.

    All new students are therefore to report to school for the first term of their first year on that date.

    Academic work will begin the following Monday, 22nd March 2021.

    It is believed that the additional one week has become possible to solve all issues that may have risen due to the 2020 BECE Candidates placement.

    Already, GES has advised parents to use their Placement Call Centre should they have any issues.

    Find below the full press release:

    RE-OPENING OF SCHOOL FOR SHS 1 STUDENTS

    HEADQUARTERS Ministry Branch Post Office P 0 Box MB-45 Accra

    7th March 2021.

    Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES), wishes to Inform, staff, parents students and the general public that SHS 1 students re-opening of school has been rescheduled from 1011, March to Thursday 18. March through to Sunday 21. March 2021.

    This is to enable the students and parents to have ample time to prepare for school and School Management also prepares to receive them.

    Management has also noted that some students have not yet enrolled and the extension will give these students the opportunity to do so as well.

    Academic work will commence fully on Monday 22nd March 2021.

    Management expresses its sincere appreciation to parents, students, and the general public for their support and cooperation so far.

    Meanwhile. Management has granted the request of Heads of Senior High Schools to have Mid Semester Break from Monday 8th March to Thursday 11th March 2021.

    This Mid Semester Break is not compulsory and so students who wish to stay on campus must be fed and adhere to school rules.

    All staff, parents, students, and the general public are to take note of the dates.

    CASSANDRA TWUM AMPOFO

    HEAD, PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT

  • How To Register For MTN Business Mobile Money Account

    How To Register For MTN Business Mobile Money Account

    Mobile Money is a pre-requisite for every business in Ghana today. It is the most widely-used payment method in Ghana.

    Even the Waakye seller who plies her trade in a blue kiosk at Zongo Junction also accepts Mobile Money payments.

    Literally, there’s nowhere in Ghana that Mobile Money payments are not accepted or allowed.

    As such, businesses that are yet to incorporate this payment system in their daily transactions, are at the brink of extinction.

    What most businesses don’t know is that they can acquire a Mobile Money account for their business and not necessarily use a personal account for such transactions.

    The ultimate question is; why should I go for a business account instead?

    In this article, we take you through the reasons for which you should acquire a Mobile Money Business Account and how to get one.

    Why You Should Use A Mobile Money Business Account

    There are a few profitable reasons why you should choose to have a Mobile Money Business account for your business.

    Some of them are listed below:

    No Charges On Transfers

    Irrespective of the amount involved, MTN charges no money on Transfers made to or from Business accounts.

    This means that your customers can make payments to you, without worrying about the charges that will accompany such payments.

    In fact, this will even encourage more people to buy from you since they don’t have to go through the hustle of withdrawing money to buy from you.

    Higher Payment Limits

    Depending on the volume of transactions you do daily and the tier you’re on, MTN has limits on MOMO transactions.

    These limitations come in the form of daily limits, monthly limits and overall account balance limit.

    As is the case, normal personal Mobile Money accounts tend to have lower limits. Some accounts have their daily limits set at GHS 2,000 while others have theirs set at GHS5,000.

    But with the Business account, you can expect your limit to be somewhere upwards of GHS 10,000. Though this figure is not fixed for all accounts, the limits are generally higher than that of the personal accounts.

    Monthly Commission On Transactions

    Once you own a Business account, you qualify to receive monthly commissions based on the total volume of transactions you perform monthly.

    This commission also pertains to those with personal Mobile Money accounts, however, the percentage for those with Business Mobile Money accounts is relatively higher than those with personal accounts.

    Secondly, since yours is a business account and your transaction limits are higher, it’s only right that you’ll get a higher volume of monthly transactions – which translates into higher commissions for you.

    How To Register For a Business Account

    To register for a business account, you need to follow the steps below:

    1. Dial *5051# on your mobile phone
    2. Select ‘Register’ from the list which pops up
    3. Select your region of residence
    4. Wait for a moment to receive an SMS confirming your registration. A reference number will be included in the SMS.
    5. An MTN Mobile Money agent will be assigned to inspect your location
    6. After successfully passing the inspection phase, you’ll need to download and fill the Merchant Recruitment form, the Merchant Account Holder Form and the Merchant Agreement form.

    You can download the forms here.

    After going through all these processes successfully, you should be ready to use your MOMO Business Sim card now.

    It should take roughly 3 days for it to be ready in most cases.

    Conclusion

    With how widespread the Mobile Money service has become in Ghana, it’s quite unreal for any business to afford not to include it in its payment methods.

    But, choosing the right Mobile Money account to use is very important for every business owner.

    In this article, we spoke about why you need a Mobile Money Business Account for your business and how to register for one of such accounts.

    We hope that you loved the content of this article and you found it helpful.

    Kindly let us know your comments, thoughts, questions and reservations in the comment box below or get in touch with us.

    Please, do well to share with your friends and relatives who may find it helpful too.

  • GES 2020 Placement Call Center: Call to Solve Placement Issues now

    GES 2020 Placement Call Center: Call to Solve Placement Issues now

    The Ghana Education Service (GES) has said that it will release the placements for Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Candidates very soon.

    GES has also stated that, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the usual going to the Black Star Square and other regional GES offices to solve placement issues will not hold.

    However, the GES has made provisions for all those who may have issues with their placement and therefore may need help to resolve their issues.

    Currently, GES’s Technical team is at work to ensure that the GES call center runs effectively and efficiently to receive and solve Placement related issues.

    A cross section of the GES Placement Call Center where prospective SHS 1 students can call to for fast resolution to the BECE Placement Problems

    The GES Call Center for solving placement issues is well equipped with laptops, phones, and wall screens to make sure that issues are resolved in the shortest possible time.

    Earlier on in a press release, GES had assured parents and candidates that it is “committed to ensuring a smooth, merit-based SHS placement process under established guidelines.”

    The placement will cover candidates, both school and private, who wrote the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in 2020, as well as other re-entrants.

    The call centre will be fully active when the 2020 BECE Placements into SHS have been released and then the numbers will be made available to the public.

    Who should call the GES Placement Call Center?

    The GES Call Center has been primarily set up to tackle all placement issues. If you did not get a placement, the first thing to do is to attempt the CSSPS Self Placement.

    If you have issues with the self placement too, then you should definitely call the Placement hotlines available below based on your location for it to be solved.

    GES Placement Call Center Phone Numbers for all Regions

    Everyone who has issues with their placements should call the GES Placement call centre on 0900 800 700 or 030 298 7654.

    How to buy your BECE/SHS Placement Voucher Online with Mobile Money

    Ike is running a special offer for all those who want the Placement Voucher to be sent directly to their phones via SMS or WhatsApp. We are giving out the BECE Placement Checker for just GHS 15.

    Follow the instructions below to get your SHS Placement Checker fast:

    1. Send MTN Mobile Money GHS 15 to 0535462067, Subscriber (Isaac)
    2. Send the name on the Mobile Money Account you used to send the money or the Merchant Name back to 0535462067 through WhatsApp
    3. You will receive the SERIAL and PIN to check your SHS School Placement 2020 once the payment is confirmed. It takes about 5 – 10 minutes to send the card after payment.

    Kindly send a WhatsApp message for further instructions or clarifications.

  • GES Confirms: BECE 2020 Placements to be released this Sunday

    GES Confirms: BECE 2020 Placements to be released this Sunday

    In a press release made available to the public today, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that the 2020 BECE Placements for prospective SHS 1 students will be finally released and available on the portal on Sunday, 28th February 2021.

    The Ghana Education Service has already set up Placement Call Centers to tackle all issues that may come up after the release of the Placements for students who wrote last year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination.

    All who want to check their Placement will have to now get a BECE Placement Checker or eVoucher to access their placements.

    How to buy your BECE Placement Checker Online with Mobile Money

    Ike is running a special offer for all those who want the Placement Checker to be sent directly to their phones via SMS or WhatsApp. We are giving out the BECE Placement Checker for just GHS 15.

    Follow the instructions below to get your SHS Placement Checker fast:

    1. Send MTN Mobile Money GHS 15 to 0535462067, Subscriber (Isaac)
    2. Send the name on the Mobile Money Account you used to send the money or the Merchant Name back to 0535462067 through WhatsApp
    3. You will receive the SERIAL and PIN to check your SHS School Placement 2020 once the payment is confirmed. It takes about 5 – 10 minutes to send the card after payment.

    Kindly send a WhatsApp message for further instructions or clarifications.

    Find below the full press release:

    PRESS RELEASE

    RELEASE OF 2020 SCHOOLS PLACEMENT

    26th February 2021

    The Ghana Education Service announces to parents, students and the general public that the 2020 Cornputerized School Selection and Placement Systern (CSSPS) into Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training Schools (TVETS), will go live on Sunday 28th February 2021.

    Out of the total number of 533,693 registered candidates, 494,530 candidates qualified to
    be placed.

    A total of 343,2. have automatically been placed in one of their choices. However, 151,266 qualified candidates could not be matched with any of their choices. All such students are therefore to do Self—Placement to select from available schools. To access the placement platform, candidates are to follow the steps below:

    • Obtain a placement pin code from an approved vendor.
    • After obtaining a pin code log onto the site www.cssps.gov.gh
    • Enter the ten-digit index number and add 20 as year of completion. E.g.:
      123456789020
    • Enter the pin code details (serial number and pin)
    • Click on submit and wait for placement to show up
    • Print the form if you have been placed and visit the school to begin admission process.

    SELF PLACEMENT MODULE

    If a student is not matched with any of their choices from the automatic placement system, they will be redirected to the Self-Placement Portal. From the portal, select a school by providing the information below:

    • Region
    • Residential preference
    • School
    • Programme of choice
    • Click on Submit

    Print the form and visit the school to begin admission process

    Note: Schools Selected on Self-Placement Portal can be changed as many as times as the candidate wishes on the portal until they enroll in a school.

    Management of Ghana Education Services wishes to assure all students, especially, those who could not be matched with their choices during the automatic placement, parents and the general public that all schools with vacancies have been uploaded on the portal for students to select from during self-placement without hitches.

    The public is also informed that the Notional Solution Center will not be set up this year due to COVID-19. Instead, the GES Call Center will be active to receive complaints and concerns.

    The call center numbers are 0900 800 700 and 030 298 7654

    CASSANDRA TWUNI AMPOF0 HEAD, PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT.

  • Why 2020 BECE Placements is likely to be released before February ends

    Why 2020 BECE Placements is likely to be released before February ends

    Confirmed: BECE 2020 Placements will be released on Sunday, 28th February 2021.

    So in the last three weeks there have been a lot of chatter about when the Ghana Education Service (GES) will release the 2020 School Placements.

    Although the placements were scheduled to be released last Sunday, it appears that hitches have prevented that from becoming a reality.

    Mfidie.com has already reported that in the interim, GES is setting up Placement Call Centers to tackle all issues that may come up after the release of the Placements for students who wrote last year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination.

    However, there is a strong indication that the placements will be released before this month ends. We have come to this likelihood based on publicly available information by GES.

    Reasons why BECE Placements will likely be released in February 2021

    Placement Call Centers are rapidly being set up

    GES has also stated that, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the usual going to the Black Star Square and other regional GES offices to solve placement issues will not hold.

    At the moment, GES’ Technical team is at work to ensure that the GES call Center runs effectively and efficiently to receive and solve Placement related issues.

    Per the speed at which the placement call center has been set up and the frequency of the updates, it is safe to say that GES is working towards releasing the placements this month.

    This is because the placements will have to be released before the ca

    GES’ own Press Release

    The last Press release by the Ghana Education Service explicitly stated that the 2020 placements will be released “soon”.

    The introduction the the release stated that “The Ghana Education Service (GES) informs the general public that it is preparing sufficiently to release the Computerized School Placement soon.”

    By this, we can be assured that the placements will come at a very soon date, possibly before February ends.

    Time to Report to Senior High School

    Recently in an interview with the Daily Graphic, the Director General of the GES was quoted as saying: “Usually we give them some three weeks to prepare to go to school and we wanted to keep to that”.

    Barring any changes, SHS 1 students or first year senior high students are to report to Campus on 10th March 2021.

    Three weeks before 10th March is the later stages of the month of February.

    The GES would want students to adequately prepare before arriving at school so it is very likely the placements will come before the month of February ends.

    How to prepare for school while waiting for placements

    • Get in touch with a Placements Card Seller so you can be among the first people to check – You can send them a WhatsApp message or Kindly call 0555475811 for inquiries.
    • Start buying things for school
    • Make a budget for the first term/year at school
    • Follow GES and other credible sources of information on the 2020 SHS School Placement

    You can read more on how to prepare for school while waiting for the BECE Placements.

    Conclusion

    Although it can seem very frustrating waiting to know which school you have been placed in, it is worth the wait if most of the problems associated with the CSSPS are going to be non existent this time around.

    Beware of fake websites giving fake dates for the placement. Stick to the official GES platforms and be on the watch out for the release.

  • GES gives hope on when 2020 BECE Placements will be released for all

    GES gives hope on when 2020 BECE Placements will be released for all

    According to a Press Release by the Ghana Education Service, they are still preparing to release the 2020 Placements for BECE candidates who are looking to enter into SHS.

    The statement signed by the Head of the Public Relations Unit of the GES, Cassandra Twum Ampofo also said that call centers are going to be set up to attend to all placement-related issues.

    Although Students and their Guardians were hoping that the placements will be released on 21st February 2020, that didn’t happen.

    Also, take note of fraudsters who are using the opportunity to sell fake checkers to others. Don’t fall a MUGU to them. Wait for GES to release the results.

    How to buy your BECE Placement Checker Online with Mobile Money

    Ike is running a special offer for all those who want the Placement Checker to be sent directly to their phones via SMS or WhatsApp. We are giving out the BECE Placement Checker for just GHS 15.

    Kindly call 0555475811 or send us a message via WhatsApp

    Follow the instructions below to get your BECE Placement Checker fast:

    1. Send MTN Mobile Money GHS 15 to 0535462067, Subscriber (Isaac)
    2. Send the name on the Mobile Money Account you used to send the money or the Merchant Name back to 0535462067 through WhatsApp
    3. You will receive the SERIAL and PIN to check your BECE School Placement 2020 once the payment is confirmed. It takes about 5 – 10 minutes to send the card after payment.

    Kindly send a WhatsApp message for further instructions or clarifications.

    Is BECE 2020 Placement out?

    Yes, as of Saturday, 27th February 2021, the 2021 BECE Placements for prospective SHS 1 students have been released to the general public and accessible on the Portal starting from Sunday, 28th February.

    Although the Director-General of the GES had said that the placements will be released a week earlier, that did not happen due to apparent hitches.

    However, the Placements checkers are now available to buy.

    What is the actual date for 2020 BECE Placement release?

    The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that 28th February 2021 is the actual date for the release of the BECE Placements.

    We have already given a list of things you should do while waiting for the CSSPS placements to be released.

    Get in touch with a Placements Card Seller so you can be among the first people to check

    When the placements are finally released, there will be a mad rush and the CSSPS system might even go down.

    Some people might need to even do self-placement and might miss the schools they would have wanted.

    To prevent these issues, it is good to know right now, who you will buy your placement checker for. We recommend buying from Sir Ike.

    You can send them a WhatsApp message or Kindly call 0555475811 for inquiries.

    See the statement below:

    SHS PLACEMENT FOR 2020/21 ACADEMIC YEAR

    The Ghana Education Service (GES) informs the general public that it is preparing sufficiently to release the Computerized School Placement soon. It should be noted that due to the Covid-19 situation, Management of GES is setting up Call Centers across the country and other appropriate alternative measures to resolve all Placement related issues.

    The Service continually assures parents. guardians. candidates and the general public to remain calm as GES is committed to ensuring a smooth, merit-based SHS placement process under established guidelines and looks forward to their full cooperation In this regard. Management of GES takes this opportunity to thank all stakeholders for their patience and support. Thank you.

    CASSANDRA TWUM AMPOFO
    HEAD, PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT.

  • BECE Placements for SHS 1 will not be released today due to challenges

    BECE Placements for SHS 1 will not be released today due to challenges

    A lot of individuals who read the report by Daily Graphic that the BECE Placements will be released today, Sunday, February 21st woke up feeling enthused that the placements will be released.

    However, new information available to us shows that the placements will not be available today.

    The Director General of the GES had already said that the placements will be released if there are no last minute hitches.

    It appears there have been some hitches and so the placements have not come, therefore checkers are still not available for the placement.

    Please don’t allow fraudsters to take advantage of your impatience and sell to you fake checkers. The CSSPS Placements will be out in due course and you can check soon. Guard your hard earned money.

    Is BECE Placement Out?

    No. The 2020 BECE Placements are not yet out. The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) earlier said that School Placement will be out on Sunday, 21st February 2021. However, on the morning of the said date, it became apparent that the placements won’t be available then.

    So what can do do while you wait for the placements to be ready?

    What should you do as you wait for CSSPS Placement for 2020 BECE Graduates?

    If you are a parent or graduate still waiting for placements to be available, you can take some steps now, so you don’t find yourself wanting when the placements are finally out.

    Here are some preparations you should start making as you wait for the school placements to be out.

    Get in touch with a Placements Card Seller so you can be among the first people to check

    When the placements are finally released, there will be mad rush and the CSSPS system might even go down.

    Some people might need to even do self-placement and might miss the schools they would have wanted.

    To prevent these issues, it is good to know right now, who you will buy your placement checker for. We recommend buying from Sir Ike.

    You can send them a WhatsApp message or Kindly call 0555475811 for inquiries.

    Start buying things for school

    First off, make sure you are enrolled on the National Health Insurance scheme with an active subscription, otherwise, renew your NHIS on your phone as soon as possible.

    You need to start buying all the things needed for Senior High School. You need to do this fast because once placements are out, all the prices are going to shoot up.

    Items that SHS students need to buy to school include a chop box, mattress, boarding shirts, some books and footwear.

    These are items that all SHS in Ghana take as part of their prospectus.

    Make a budget for first term/year at school

    As a parent, you need to make sure that your ward has all the financial support they can receive while they are in school. It will be useful to have savings set aside for each term for all their needs.

    This usually comes after you have bought everything needed for school.

    Follow GES and other credible sources of information on the 2020 SHS School Placement

    Also, remember to follow credible sources when the school placement comes out. You can send us a WhatsApp now and we will alert you when the placement drops.

    Also keep checking the official GES handles as they will announce once the placements are out.

  • How To Make Money From Your Whatsapp Status

    How To Make Money From Your Whatsapp Status

    Making money is one of the most discussed topics in the world today.

    Everywhere in the world, there are people always discussing ways of making money to support their chosen lifestyles.

    As interesting as the topic sounds though it is always difficult to come out with the right answers as there are numerous ways to make money today.

    If there is anything very depressing, however, it is the act of buying data regularly to stay active on social media without making any money back to purchase data in future.

    The most-used messaging platform in the world today is Whatsapp and its feature – Whatsapp Status is the most-used feature as well.

    With the amount of time and data people spend on Whatsapp and its attendant Whatsapp status daily, it is only genuine for people to be concerned about how to make some money through their Whatsapp Status.

    In this article, we shall provide you with somep practical ways of making money through your Whatsapp Status.

    Advertise People’s Products For Commisions

    One of the easiest and best ways of making money on your whatsapp status is by advertising other people’s products on your status for commissions.

    In order for you to attain some level of success with this option, you need to first of all build a loyal list of people who always view your status.

    Then, continue to post interesting videos and photos especially to keep more and more people watching your status daily.

    Once you are convinced about the number of people watching your status and you are certain that you can make some good money by selling to them, you can start the next step.

    The next step here is for you to contact individuals on your list or people on other platforms you belong to who sell products you think you can market to your status viewers easily.

    If you have students on your list, you should try products that are mostly appreciated by students. These could include beauty products, students’ food products and others.

    When you get the right person to partner with, you then discuss with them how much you can make on each item sold.

    Most times, you have to add your commission to the selling price when advertising. So if the product is 10 cedis, you can market it at 13 cedis. So your commission is 3 cedis.

    If you get someone who is interested and buys the product, you make 3 cedis off the sales.

    This particular method can give you good cash especially if you have workers on your list and you are able to sell cars, houses or electronic gadgets such as phones and laptops to them.

    The key here is that you have to market something that those viewing your status may be interested in.

    Use Whatsad Marketing

    Knowing how powerful the Whatsapp status can be, with over millions of individuals viewing photos and videos on WhatsApp status daily, a Ghanaian digital marketing company has developed a model for helping users of WhatsApp make money through their status by displaying ads on their status.

    The platform known as Whatsad works on pay per view structure.

    How Does Whatsad Work?

    As indicated earlier, Whatsad works on a pay per view structure where Publishers are paid for the views they receive on ads posted on their status every 24 hours.

    So, Advertisers (Individuals willing to market their business) contact Whatsad and register for an account on their platform. Then they pay Whatsad from 10 Cedis and above to advertise their products or services on the status of its marketers or publishers.

    When an individual registers as a Publisher or Marketer with Whatsad, they are given specific images or videos via the platform which they are supposed to share on their status.

    If by the end of the day, you get 50 views per ad on your status, you get paid 50 pesewas for each of those ads.

    However, you can only withdraw when you reach a threshold of 5 cedis on your account. You can withdraw through all mobile payment methods available.

    How To Use Whatsad As A Marketer

    Follow these steps to start using Whatsad as a marketer.

    1. Visit whatsadmarket.com or download the Whatsad Marketing App from Google PlayStore.
    2. Click on signin or login.
    3. Select Register.
    4. Enter your name, country, city, mobile money number, email address, and password..
    5. Click on register.
    6. Login to your account.
    7. Look under my ads tab.
    8. Select and download the ads available to you.
    9. Upload on your status and on social media.
    10. When you get over 50 views, take a screenshot and upload on the app or site to redeem your money.

    The more the number of ads you display on your status from Whatsad, the more you tend to make money.

    Conclusiom

    Making money on your WhatsApp status is not entirely difficult or gross. In fact, it is very easy to do, provided you know the people you have on your list and you keep them glued to your status all the time.

    The methods listed are not exhaustive, however; they are the tried and tested methods that seem to work. If you have any other methods, kindly do well to leave them in the comment box. Please don’t forget to share this post and follow for more updates.