The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has disclosed that a joint working group has been created with MultiChoice Ghana to determine a downward review of DStv subscription fees.
This development follows weeks of friction between the ministry and the pay-TV company, after regulators demanded a 30 percent reduction in prices.
The decision comes against the backdrop of regulatory sanctions, including a GH¢10,000 daily penalty imposed earlier this month for MultiChoice’s failure to provide mandatory pricing data under the Electronic Communications Act.
Authorities had also cautioned that the firm risked suspension of its licence if it did not comply by September 6, 2025.
Addressing the media in Accra on September 5, the minister revealed that the new body includes representatives from his ministry, the National Communications Authority, and both MultiChoice Ghana and Africa.
Mr. George, who will personally lead the committee, emphasized that while the company had sought 30 days to consider the reduction, government insisted on a 14-day deadline.
He affirmed that MultiChoice had now agreed to lower subscription rates, with only the level of adjustment left to be finalized.
The report of the committee, outlining the new pricing structure, is expected to be made public later this month.
However, the MultiChoice Ghana has dismissed the Communications Minister’s statement, arguing that, MultiChoice Ghana has not agreed to a price cut.
“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 for all beneficials involved but does not jeopardize the viability of DStv service”,
The statement further emphasized that, MultiChoice Ghana is committed to partake in the committee set up to deliberate on the price reduction requested by the regulator.
“We will fully participate in the established working committee . However, we wish to clarify that MultiChoice Ghana has not agreed to price reduction”,
