The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation has issued a stern ultimatum to MultiChoice Ghana, warning that DSTV’s broadcasting licence will be suspended if the company fails to slash its subscription prices by August 7, 2025.
This follows concerns by Ghanaians over the surge of prices despite inflation and positive economic progress.
The government’s move is part of a broader push for digital fairness and affordability amid economic pressures. The outcome could reshape how digital service pricing is regulated in Ghana and beyond.
Sector Minister Samuel Nartey George, speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Friday, August 1, revealed that he had directed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to take immediate regulatory action should MultiChoice continue to defy calls to align pricing with the recent appreciation of the cedi.
“In my capacity as Minister, my fidelity is to the Ghanaian people. I have written to the NCA, instructing them to suspend DSTV’s broadcasting licence effective August 7, 2025 if they fail to effect a reduction in their bundle prices comply,” he announced.
“I cannot as a Minister, serving the Ghanaian people continue to watch what can be best described as plain stealing happening to the Ghanaian people.”
The Minister said DSTV’s recent attempt to offer package upgrades in place of price cuts was inadequate.
