MultiChoice Group, the owners of DStv, have denied agreeing to a price reduction of DStv services in Ghana, contrary to the announcement made by Samuel Nartey George, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, September 5, 2025, the Minister revealed that MultiChoice Ghana, facing a GH¢10,000 daily fine since August 14, 2025, and a 30-day suspension notice effective August 7, 2025, for non-compliance with pricing concerns, has now agreed to address the issue.
“They have finally accepted that there will be a reduction. Now, they want us to discuss the level of reduction,” Sam George stated.
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To expedite the process, a committee comprising representatives from the Ministry, the National Communications Authority (NCA), MultiChoice Ghana, and MultiChoice Africa has been established, with the Minister personally chairing it.
He announced that while DStv had requested 30 days for the engagement, he has mandated a 14-day period, inclusive of weekends, to conclude discussions.
Reacting to this in a statement issued on Friday, MultiChoice acknowledged that it was engaging the Minister on finding an amicable solution to the current impasse.
It, however, denied the Minister’s claim that it has agreed to reduce the prices of DStv services in Ghana.
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“We have noted the statement made by the Minister for Communications Technology and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George.
“We continue to engage with the Minister in a bid to find an amicable solution that is beneficial for all parties involved but does not jeopardise the viability of the DStv service,” parts of the statement read.
The statement concluded, “We will fully participate in the established Working Committee. However, we wish to clarify that MultiChoice Group has not agreed to a price reduction.”
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