Category: For Ghanaians

A Biometric Birth Certificate is the singularly most important document you need to apply for a Ghanaian Passport; online or offline. Without the birth certificate, you can’t apply for the passport.

For a lot of people who have read our extensive guide on how to get a Ghanaian Biometric Passport in 15 days, the next question that comes up is always: “How do I get a Ghanaian Birth Certificate?”.

Well, as usual, Mfidie.com brings to you steps to take to get a Birth Certificate here in Ghana.

What is a Birth Certificate?

According to American Bar, a certified birth certificate is an official government-issued record of a person’s birth, printed on security paper and includes an official raised, embossed, impressed or multicoloured seal.

Here in Ghana, the Births and Deaths Registry was established by the Act 301 of 1965, within the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, to handle and develop the births and deaths registration system in Ghana. However, the Registration of Births and Deaths Act of 1965, (Act 301) is the legislation currently in force in the country.

What documents you need to apply for a Biometric Birth Certificate in Ghana

As with any other application online, there is the need to verify your identity and to be sure you are actually the person applying.

In order to do these, you will have to scan some documents and upload them somewhere in the process. These documents are:

• Your Baptismal Certificate
• Clinical Weighing/Notification of birth card
• Old Birth Certificate
• An affidavit from one of the parents (only minors – those below 18 years)

Step by Step Procedure to apply for a Ghanaian Birth Certificate

1. Visit the E-Services Ghana website at eservices.gov.gh
2. On the top-left side of the eServices Page Click on BDR – Apply for Birth Certificate.
3. On the next page, Read the option that says new users must register to have full access to the portal online services using the Register link. Click the Register link
4. On the next page, you will be met with a form. It contains questions that you will need to fill. Fill the form as accurately as possible. Some of the required fields on the form are:
   • First Names
   • Last Names
   • Gender
   • Age Group
   • Country of Residence
   • City
   • Mobile Number
   • Education
   • Occupation
   • Primary Email Address
5. Once you have successfully completed the registration, a confirmation will be sent to the email address. For this reason, it is always advisable you use an address that you have access to
6. Click on the confirmation link in the email to confirm your eServices Registration
7. Next, visit eServices website again and click on Apply for Birth Certificate or BDR tab.
8. Read Instructions Carefully and Select New Applicant to begin.
9. Carefully fill the forms and Upload Required files you have already scanned.
10. Payment options will be made available to you before the entire process can be completed. Use myghpay by GT Bank to make payment on the e-payment platform.

Price of Birth Certificate in Ghana (Online Application)

It costs GHS 50 to apply for the Ghanaian Biometric Birth Certificate online. If you are applying at your local birth and death registry, the price still remains GHS 50.

You can use the directions to the birth and death registry in Accra.

Sample Ghana Biometric Birth Certificate

Your birth certificate will be ready for collection after 14 working days.

If you have any questions, kindly leave them in the comments section below.

Don’t fall victim to fraudsters. For the manual process, visit your local district office.

Frequently Asked Questions about Biometric Birth Certificate Application in Ghana

The MTN Mobile Money payment system has come to revolutionalize payments and financial transactions in Ghana. Over the past decade, the Telecommunications giant has made Billions of cedis through its Mobile payment system.

As a matter of fact, most people – young, old and of all genders in Ghana are subscribed to the MTN Mobile money system. That’s how significant it is in the lives of the people.

If you are not paying bills with your mobile money, then you are either buying airtime or sending money to a family member or friend. Whatever your reason for using the system is, you’ll always have a reason to keep your account active.

Just as many other financial systems, the Mobile money’s security structures make it possible for accounts to be blocked when there are infringements upon the rules and regulations governing the system. In this article, we take a quick look at how to unblock your MTN Mobile money account when it gets blocked.

Popularly, MTN may block your Mobile Money account if you repeatedly enter a wrong PIN for 3 consecutive times. In such situations, most people become very frustrated. They begin to wonder if they’ve lost all their money and if they have to buy and register a different SIM Card for a new account.

This shouldn’t be so. You can still unblock your mobile money in the following few steps – no matter when the account was blocked.

How To Unlock Mobile Money Account

For you to be able to unlock your MTN Mobile Money account, you’ll need to have some details and information available before you start the process.

Some of the information needed are as follows:

• Your national ID Card. (Preferably the one used in registering for your account)
• Your last mobile money balance before the account was blocked.
• Your most recent transaction
• Your most recent calls and the numbers you called.
• Your Date of Birth (DOB) and full name

If you have all these documents and details on hand, you can then proceed to do the following to unlock your MTN Mobile Money account.

1. Dial 100 on the blocked Mobile Money SIM
2. Select your preferred language from the list provided
3. Select 5 to speak to a customer care representative.

Kindly hold on for a few minutes to get connected with a customer care representative. When you finally get connected, explain your problem to them and they shall assist you in resolving it.

Your account will be restored and you’ll receive a text message for you to reset your Mobile Money PIN.

If this method doesn’t work for you, you will be required to go to any nearby MTN office so they can review your situation and propose an appropriate solution.

Also check out How To Reset Your Mobile Money Pin In Ghana

Conclusion

Getting locked out of your Mobile money account can be a frustrating experience for anyone. You are probably in a shop trying to withdraw some money out of your account and out of haste, you mistakingly dialled a wrong MOMO PIN. You try again and you get some feedback. You get furious and try again, then you get that final red flag that your account has been blocked.

Though you might be frustrated at the moment, there is always a solution to your problems. But only after you’ve taken a breather!

In this article, we spoke about how you can deal with the problem of a blocked MTN Mobile money account.

Always endeavour to keep your Mobile Money PIN safe and don’t share with anyone.

If you have any questions, comments, or reservations regarding this article, kindly contact us or leave a comment in the box below.

The MTN Me2U service is one of the numerous Family and Friends services established on Ghana’s leading Telecommunications network.

Over the years, many subscribers have used the service to transfer airtime from their account to others on the same network. This has particularly been helpful to parents in taking care of the airtime needs of their parents without necessarily having to buy an entirely new airtime package.

However, due to the nature of the Me2U service, many people tend not to use it regularly. For most people, it is used once in a blue moon. This creates the problem of often forgetting the Me2U PIN.

If your query is to find out how to reset your MTN Me2U PIN, then you are at the right place. In this article, we look at the steps for resetting your Me2U PIN.

But before that, let’s look at what the Me2U PIN is and what its job is. You can also check out How To Send Airtime From One MTN Number To Another

What Is MTN Me2U PIN?

The MTN Me2U PIN is a special four-digit Personal Identification Number which is used to authorize all Me2U transactions on your MTN line. This means that your PIN the password for sending airtime to people through the Me2U service.

So, consequently, if you forget your Me2U PIN, you are most likely unable to perform any Me2U transactions on your MTN line. This is the more reason you should keep your PIN safe and intact. Especially since this service is rarely used.

Now, having spoken about the Me2U PIN and how important it is, let us look at the steps involved in resetting it.

How To Reset Your Me2U PIN

If you have never reset your MTN Me2U PIN since you registered, you can use the method below to reset your Me2U PIN.

1. Dial *198# on the MTN line you want to use for the Me2U service
2. Dial option ‘3’ to change your PIN
3. You’ll be asked to enter your old PIN. Enter 0000
4. Enter a new four-digit PIN
5. Repeat the new PIN in the next step to confirm it.

You have successfully changed your MTN Me2U PIN after carefully following the steps listed above.

However, if you have already changed your Me2U PIN after registering, then chances are that you are using a personal PIN which is different from the default PIN – 0000. Therefore, in this situation, you will not be able to use the steps listed above.

Instead, you will have to call MTN Customercare line via 100 or via 0244300000. Before placing a call to MTN, make sure to have your MTN number either written somewhere or kept in your mind. Also, endeavour to keep your SIM registration details including your ID card close by.

You’ll be required to provide the above-mentioned details to prove that you are the true owner of the account before you are given access to reset it.

When successfully done, you will receive a text message indicating that you can now change your PIN. Then you can go on to use the steps listed above in changing your PIN.

Conclusion

No matter whom you are or what you do, at one point or the other, you are either stuck somewhere without a means of accessing airtime to make calls or you receive a request for airtime from a relative.

In such instances, the most reliable help you can get is the MTN Me2U service which enables friends and family to transfer MTN airtime from one line to the other.

While this service is very helpful especially in times of need, it is one of the least used MTN services. This also creates an opportunity for people to easily forget their Me2U PINs.

In this article, we looked at how to reset your MTN Me2U PIN for the first time and how to reset a forgotten Me2U PIN. We hope that the steps listed in this article are helpful in your quest to reset your Me2U PIN.

If you have any comments, reservations or questions regarding the content of this article, kindly get in touch with us or leave us a comment in the box below.

As always, please do well to share this article with your friends and relatives who might need it.

Viewing TV in high definition (HD) quality delivers a better experience with regards to colour quality; widescreen viewing; detail and clarity; surround sound; and the ability to allow a variety of input devices to work together without taking a lot of furniture space.

In 2019, IPSOS, a marketing research company conducted a study in Ghana and found out that almost 50% of TV homes in Ghana had at least one HD-ready TV set. The results of this survey point to the fact that consumers are investing in technology to enhance their viewing experience.

This trend is putting a lot of pressure on broadcasters to deliver their content and service in high quality.

A cursory overview of Ghana’s broadcasting space indicates a checkered but study progress in offering the best of services to all. In 1935, when the British introduced the BBC relay station in Accra, Radio ZOY, many did not anticipate a highly liberalized broadcasting space eighty-five (85) years on.

As with all ventures, liberalization has pushed competition and the need for differentiation to unprecedented levels. Indeed, some may say that the past two decades sparked the revolution we see today with hundreds of television and radio stations accessible to all. For instance, when MultiTV launched in 2009, it increased the availability of multi-channel television and radio nationwide.

Accordingly, the latest Satellite Monitor results published by SES Satellites, a leading global satellite operator with a fleet of over 70 satellites in June 2020 show that, out of the estimated 6.7million TV homes in Ghana, 4.4 million are pointing to the 28.2 E orbital position. It is, therefore, no surprise that the majority of homes that hitherto had no access to TV reception are now connected.

Content has been the main driver of viewer retention and with the multiplicity of channels, content, has also proven to be a key determinant of the bottom line for broadcasters. In many homes across Ghana, local TV content continues to be the major source of entertainment as people can easily relate to the storylines and characters.

This reinforces the point that content indeed drives viewership. The coinage ‘content is king’ is what now leads most discussions on video creation and broadcast. While that may be true, it is worth asking what makes the content king. Is it content that is of mere interest to the consumer or the form and manner in which it is delivered? 

While we immediately see the benefits of making digital terrestrial television (DTT) available via an ordinary antenna, it is not easy to see how HD can be made widely accessible due to scarce spectrum availability. HD takes up 3 to 4 times the space that a similar content in SD would occupy. This is where the advantage of the satellite over DTT comes to play. 

Further competition is expected to reduce the high-cost barrier deterring broadcasters to deliver their content to viewers in HD. To see the full benefits of HD TV viewing, many channels will have to broadcast in HD to the consumer at affordable prices, especially free-to-air programming. 

In other parts of the world, major satellite operators are leading the charge in providing affordable HD programming to consumers. Typically, the main difference between the Standard Definition Television (SDTV) as we know it and HDTV systems includes an increased number of scanning lines, progressive scanning capability, and increased aspect ratio.

The resultant effect is a relatively sharper image and one that depicts reality as compared to the standard definition TV. Indeed, other parts of the world have progressed further from HD to Ultra High Definition (UHD) all in a bid to enhance the viewer experience. 

Here in Ghana, people are beginning to appreciate the value of enhanced viewer experience relative to TV content. Since the majority of most Ghanaian homes have an HD ready set, it is high time that the broadcast industry came up with a solution to satisfy the latent demand that the market has for HD quality content.

Written by:
Theodore Asampong, Director of SES HD PLUS Ghana

Students, business owners, teachers and freelancers mostly use Laptops every now and then.

Laptops serve various purposes such as entertainment, research and productivity. Though there are various brands and types of Laptops on the market, one thing is common to them; they get spoilt at some stage.

Since these gadgets are electronic devices, it is only to be expected that after several periods of usage, some parts begin to malfunction and are either to be replaced or repaired.

For most people, due to how delicate laptop parts are, they tend to develop some severe panics as soon as their laptops begin to malfunction. This, however, should not be the case.

Laptop computers, just like most other devices can be repaired and returned to their normal functioning state. You only need to see an expert who understands exactly what is needed for your machine to work. So, the biggest question is: how and where do you locate the best Laptop repairers in Ghana?

In this article, we shall provide answers to your quest of finding the best Laptop repairers available.

To make this article simpler and easier for you to navigate and get exactly what you need, we have further divided the Laptop repairs locations based on some major cities.

Where To Buy Laptop Parts And Repair Your Laptop In Accra

If you are in Accra and you are seeking to either repair your laptop or buy replaceable parts for your laptop, there are quite a wide range of locations available for you to choose from. Here, we shall list some of the prominent areas to get these.

1. Mr Laptop Store – Located in Kokomlemle.
2. Laptop Palace – Located in Kokomlemle
3. Can-West – Located in Dzorwulu
4. Derl IT Solutions – Located in Lashibi
5. Danny Computers – Located On Ring Road
6. McAbe solutions – Located On Spintex Road
7. Nastech Opoku Servicing – Located At Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
8. Kojo Broni Phones and Laptop Repairs – Kofi Annan Street
9. iTech Computer Solutions – Located at America House Traffic Light, La-Bawaleshie
10. Master Zuberu Computers and Laptops repair – Agbogbloshie Scrapyard

Where To Buy Laptop Parts And Repair Your Laptop In Tema

For those living in Tema, Dawhenya, Prapram and the environs, yours is no different. There are some quality repair and parts shops in your locality. Kindly scan through the list to see the one closest to you.

1. Ghan Tech Center Limited – Located in Community 4, near Konadu Plazza.
2. Mayrornn’s Computer Services – Located on the Ashaiman-Tema Highway
3. MobiGh – Located on the Mitchell Road, Tema.
4. Thinkfirst Solutions – Located in Tema Community 5
5. Gracious Computer – Located on the Michel Camp Road, 2nd Gbetsile Junction
6. City Computers – N Road, Tema
7. Fixit Fast ICT Center – Located on Padmore Street, Tema
8. MEC IT – Located at the Ashaiman Main Station.

Where To Buy Laptop Parts And Repair Your Laptop In Kumasi

You don’t have to travel all the way to Accra for your laptops to be repaired. You can quickly get them fixed right in Kumasi. Check out the list below to find out the closest place to send your Laptop, the next time it develops a fault.

1. St. Anthony Computers and Accessories – Located on the Adum road, Kumasi
2. Majora Computers – Located on the Bantama High Street, Kumasi
3. Tony Computers – Located near Majora Computers
4. King Computers and Accessories – Located near KNUST main campus
5. Jeffrey Praise Computers – Located near Unibank, Bantama High Street.
6. Power 2 Computers – Located on the Bantama High Street
7. Linutek Info Solutions – Located on the Nyarko Science Academy Street
8. Techstuff Digi Solutions – Located at the Atimatim Junction Bus Stop
9. Chiptech IT Solutions – Located in Icycup on the Andrews Street
10. Inter-Global Link – Near South Patasi

Where To Buy Laptop Parts And Repair Your Laptop In Koforidua

If you live in and around Koforidua, you should check the following places for your Laptop parts and repairs.

1. Amtech Computer Repairs – Located on the Kotoko Street
2. Ultimate Phones and Accessories
3. Amilo Phones and Laptop repairs
4. Freeman Computer Services – Located On the Koforidua to Nsutam road.

Where To Buy Laptop Parts And Repair Your Laptop In Tamale

Finally, there are some reputable places to repair your Laptop in and around Tamale. You can also purchase a laptop and computer parts at these places.

1. Emmtech IT – Located in the Tamale Technical University
2. Facom Net Computer Services – Located at Tamale Aboabo
3. Aziz Computer House – Near Daamas Company Limited
4. Euphoria Technologies – Near Emmtech IT

Conclusion

Computers have become a core part of our lives as individuals, business owners and students. For their ability to increase work rate and improve efficiency, we have come to accept them fully into our everyday living.

But, headache sets in when your Laptop begins to malfunction. For many people, the delicate nature of Laptops means whenever there is a problem, it’s difficult to be fixed.

However, this is not entirely true. Laptops can be fixed and their parts replaced, just as desktop computers. In this article, we looked at some top areas to repair your laptop and buy laptop parts across Ghana.

If you have any additions, comments or reservations regarding this article, kindly let us know in the comment box below.

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