MultiChoice accepts DStv price cuts, pricing committee set up – Sam George

The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has announced that government has established a joint committee with MultiChoice Ghana to decide on a reduction in DStv subscription prices.

The move comes after weeks of standoff between the ministry and the pay-TV operator, following regulators’ demand for a 30% cut in subscription fees.

Earlier this month, the ministry directed the enforcement of a statutory fine of GH¢10,000 per day on MultiChoice for failing to submit required pricing data under the Electronic Communications Act (ECA). It also warned that the company risks suspension of its operating licence if prices are not reduced by September 6, 2025.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Friday, September 5, 2025, the minister confirmed that the committee had been formed at MultiChoice’s request to reach an agreement on the appropriate level of reduction.

“We have taken an immediate step to put together a committee comprising representatives from the ministry, the regulator, NCA, Multichoice Ghana, and Multichoice Africa. I will personally chair the committee,” he said.

He explained that although MultiChoice had requested 30 days to determine the level of reduction, the government insisted on a shorter timeframe.

“Let us be clear—they have finally accepted that there will be a reduction and they want us to discuss the level of reduction. I believe that as a minister, we do not need 30 days.

Fourteen days is enough, inclusive of weekends, for us to reach this decision. The committee is to present a suitable price reduction strategy to the people of Ghana,” Mr. George stated.

The outcome of the committee’s work is expected to be announced later this month