The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has given MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, until September 6, 2025, to meet regulatory demands or face a complete suspension of broadcasts.
The ultimatum stems from an ongoing dispute between the government and the pay-TV provider over access to detailed pricing data. The Ministry insists the information — including a full breakdown of bouquet prices, applicable taxes, and comparisons with at least six other African markets — is essential for negotiations aimed at lowering subscription fees for Ghanaian consumers.
Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Friday, August 15, Sector Minister Samuel Nartey George accused MultiChoice of failing to comply with the Ministry’s original request, despite being granted an extension to August 11.
“They requested to provide a consolidated response alongside their reply to the 30-day suspension notice, but the two matters are unrelated. The suspension was triggered by their failure to meet our initial request, and under their licence terms, we can suspend operations in the public interest or on national security grounds,” he explained.
The Ministry has already imposed a statutory fine of GH¢10,000 per day on the company, effective August 15. “If by September 6 there is no resolution, we will halt all DStv transmissions in Ghana,” Mr. George warned.
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