Tag: DSTV

DStv Ghana Upgrade Offer Ends December 2025- No Armagh Dagadu

Jasmine Adjei

The Head of Corporate Affairs at MultiChoice Ghana, Nii Armah Dagadu, has confirmed that the special DStv upgrade offer for Ghanaian customers will run until December 2025. He explained that after the period ends, a committee will assess the initiative’s impact before deciding on its continuation. Mr. Dagadu disclosed this during an interview on GHTODAY with Lily Mohammed on GHOne TV, following the government’s announcement of a new partnership with MultiChoice Africa. According to the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, the agreement with MultiChoice Africa will allow DStv…

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DSTv Pricing Review Committee Granted One-Week Extension

Jasmine Adjei

Communications Minister Sam George has approved an additional week for the stakeholder committee reviewing DSTv pricing in Ghana. Originally scheduled to conclude its work earlier, the committee will now deliver its final report by September 29, 2025. The National Communications Authority (NCA) announced the extension on September 23, explaining that the extra time will allow the committee to finalize its recommendations and fully address the Minister’s concerns regarding DSTv’s pricing structure. Formed on September 8, 2025, the committee’s role is to build consensus on DSTv pricing and propose commercially sound…

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South Africa Joins Efforts to Settle Ghana-MultiChoice Dispute

Jasmine Adjei

South Africa has mediated the a growing disagreement between Ghana’s Ministry of Communications and MultiChoice Ghana over recent increases in DStv subscription fees. Member of Parliament and Deputy Ranking Member on Ghana’s Communications Committee Charles Owiredu, disclosed that South Africa’s Foreign Minister is expected to visit Accra soon to meet with Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa, in hopes of resolving the issue diplomatically. Mr. Owiredu emphasized that the situation could have been handled more peacefully and warned against using threats or public ultimatums. He acknowledged that MultiChoice might cite…

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MultiChoice Ghana Refutes Claims of DStv Price Reduction Agreement

Jasmine Adjei

MultiChoice Ghana has publicly denied reports that it has agreed to lower DStv subscription fees, contradicting statements made by Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George. In a press release issued on Friday, September 5, the company emphasized its willingness to continue discussions with the government but clarified that no formal agreement on reducing prices has been reached. “We are committed to constructive engagement and will participate fully in the Working Committee. However, we must state clearly that MultiChoice Group has not agreed to any price reduction,” the statement read.…

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MultiChoice agrees to cut down DStv subscription prices

Jasmine Adjei

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…

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