The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations has initiated a collaborative committee with MultiChoice Ghana to deliberate on lowering DStv subscription fees.
This development follows a prolonged dispute between the ministry and the pay-TV provider, sparked by regulatory calls for a 30% price reduction.
Earlier in the month, the ministry imposed a daily penalty of GH¢10,000 on MultiChoice for non-compliance with pricing data requirements outlined in the Electronic Communications Act. Authorities also cautioned that failure to adjust pricing by September 6, 2025, could result in the suspension of the company’s operating licence.
At a press briefing held in Accra on Friday, September 5, Minister Sam Nartey George revealed that the committee was established at the request of MultiChoice to negotiate a fair adjustment in subscription costs. The panel includes representatives from the ministry, the National Communications Authority (NCA), MultiChoice Ghana, and MultiChoice Africa, with Mr. George himself serving as chair.
While MultiChoice initially sought a 30-day window to determine the extent of the reduction, the government has opted for a more expedited process.
“They’ve acknowledged the need for a price cut, and now we’re focused on agreeing on the scale,” the minister stated.
“Fourteen days is sufficient—weekends included—for us to finalize a strategy that benefits Ghanaian consumers.”
The committee’s recommendations are expected to be made public before the end of the month.
Author: Jasmine Adjei
Development journalist
