The National Communications Authority (NCA) has stated that it has received a formal response from Multichoice Ghana regarding its notice of intention to suspend the company’s authorisation and request for a review of its pricing model.
The NCA announced that the first meeting of the Stakeholder Committee will take place on Monday, September 8, 2025.
This stems from a warning by the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, that the government will proceed to shut down MultiChoice Ghana’s DStv operations on September 6, if the company fails to engage in discussions on reducing subscription prices.
His comments follow MultiChoice Ghana’s rejection of suggestions that it has agreed to slash DStv subscription prices, even as the government moves forward with a newly established joint committee to decide on possible reductions. In a statement on Friday, September 5, 2025, the pay-TV operator said while it remains committed to dialogue, no decision has been made on lowering fees.
In a press release dated September 7, 2025, the NCA said further engagements have taken place with Multichoice Ghana following the company’s earlier public statement on September 5.
The Authority outlined three key clarifications:
- Multichoice Ghana has agreed to the directive from the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations to establish a Stakeholder Committee to evaluate DSTV pricing in Ghana. The company has pledged to fully participate in the process.
- The outcome of the committee’s work will be determined at the end of its review.
- Multichoice has confirmed its commitment to respect due process, as well as the laws of Ghana and its people.
It assured the public that further updates on the matter will be provided in due course.
