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MultiChoice Ghana Clarifies DStv Value Offering Following Joint Media Statement
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MultiChoice Ghana Clarifies DStv Value Offering Following Joint Media Statement

MultiChoice Ghana has issued a clarification on its DStv value offering following concerns raised over an earlier set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) published on its website, which some subscribers interpreted as contradictory. The clarification comes in the wake of a recent joint press conference held with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, the National Communications Authority (NCA), MultiChoice Africa, and MultiChoice Ghana. According to the company, the new value offering, which officially took effect today, 1st October 2025, is fully aligned with the joint media statement issued by the Honourable Minister, Samuel Nartey George. MultiChoice Ghana confirmed that implementation has already begun. The company further highlighted that, as agre...
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Stakeholder Committee on DStv Pricing in Ghana Gets One-Week Extension
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Stakeholder Committee on DStv Pricing in Ghana Gets One-Week Extension

The Stakeholder Committee set up to evaluate DStv pricing in Ghana has been granted a one-week extension to conclude its work. The Committee, which began its activities on September 8, 2025, was tasked with reviewing the cost of DStv services in the country and addressing key concerns raised by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations. The Committee’s mandate includes achieving a shared understanding of DStv pricing in Ghana and proposing mutually acceptable, commercially viable measures that respond to the Minister’s concerns. It is also working on establishing a roadmap to curb cross-border piracy of DStv decoders and services from Nigeria into Ghana. According to the National Communications Authority (NCA), the Committee has made significant progress but ...
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NCA Engages Multichoice Ghana on DStv Pricing Review
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NCA Engages Multichoice Ghana on DStv Pricing Review

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has confirmed that it has received Multichoice Ghana’s official response to its notice of intention to suspend the company’s authorisation and its request for details of their pricing model. In a statement issued on Sunday, the NCA said it has been engaging Multichoice Ghana following the company’s public statement of September 5, 2025. According to the Authority, key clarifications have since been made. Multichoice Ghana has agreed to the directive from the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations to establish a Stakeholder Committee to review DStv pricing in the country. The company further indicated its full commitment to participate in the process. The NCA added that Multichoice has assured it will respect due p...
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NCA Moves to Suspend Multichoice Ghana’s Pay TV Authorisation Over Pricing Concerns
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NCA Moves to Suspend Multichoice Ghana’s Pay TV Authorisation Over Pricing Concerns

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has officially notified Multichoice Ghana Limited of its intention to suspend the company’s Subscription Management Service Authorisation for its Satellite Television Broadcasting (Pay TV Direct-to-Home Bouquet). According to a press release issued by the Authority on Wednesday, the decision follows concerns over the company’s current pricing model, which the regulator deems contrary to the public interest. The NCA is acting under Section 13 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), which allows the Authority to take such regulatory measures when service providers are found to be in breach of conditions that protect consumer rights or public interest. Multichoice Ghana has been given a 30-day window to respond. Within this pe...
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Sam George Backs NPP Minority’s Call for Engagement, Vows Fairness in DStv Price Concerns
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Sam George Backs NPP Minority’s Call for Engagement, Vows Fairness in DStv Price Concerns

The Minister for Communications and Member of Parliament, Hon. Sam George, has expressed appreciation for the call by the Minority in Parliament’s Communications Select Committee for engagement on the recent concerns surrounding pay-TV operator DStv. In a statement released on Monday, Hon. George reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and accountability, assuring the Committee that a comprehensive update will be provided after the Ministry concludes regulatory actions on August 7. “I have the utmost respect for my oversight Committee and assure the Committee as a whole that the Ministry will provide a full update when we complete our regulatory actions,” he said. According to the Minister, proactive steps had already been taken to engage DStv’s management over public complaints...
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Minority In Parliament demands fair DSTV pricing and parliamentary action
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Minority In Parliament demands fair DSTV pricing and parliamentary action

The Minority in Parliament has issued a strong call for fairness in the pricing of DStv subscription packages in Ghana, citing growing public discontent over the disparity between local fees and those in neighbouring countries. In a press statement signed by Hon. Matthew Nyindam, Ranking Member of the Committee on Information and Communications, the Minority expressed full support for the ongoing public advocacy led by concerned citizens, which has prompted the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation to take notice. “We believe the concerns Ghanaians have raised are valid and deserve urgent attention,” the statement read. “Subscription fees must be set fairly and reflect the economic realities in Ghana.” The Minority commended the Ministry for its efforts to safeguard the in...
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Sam George Rejects DStv’s Proposal, Demands Price Reduction for Ghanaians
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Sam George Rejects DStv’s Proposal, Demands Price Reduction for Ghanaians

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has strongly criticized MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, for what he describes as blatant disregard for the plight of Ghanaian consumers amid recent price hikes for their satellite television services. In a statement released on Monday, Sam George declared that DStv Ghana’s response to public uproar over its recent 15% price increase only confirms his long-standing concerns — that the company does not take the Ghanaian people seriously. Drawing a comparison with Nigeria, the lawmaker noted that MultiChoice Nigeria was compelled to reverse similar price increases after legal action by Nigerian authorities and intervention by the House of Representatives. “They complied in Nigeria, but have chosen to ignore Ghanai...
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MultiChoice Ghana Responds to Minister’s Comments on DStv Pricing
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MultiChoice Ghana Responds to Minister’s Comments on DStv Pricing

MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, has issued a formal response to recent remarks made by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mr. Samuel Nartey George, concerning the company’s pricing structure in Ghana. In a statement signed by Managing Director Alex Okyere, MultiChoice expressed regret over the Minister’s position, stating that it does not reflect the spirit of good faith and open engagement the company has maintained in its dealings with both the Minister and the National Communications Authority (NCA). The company disclosed that it has made a proposal to both the Minister and the NCA suggesting an alternative avenue for further engagement in hopes of finding a resolution to the matter. Having operated in Ghana for over three decade...
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