The government is set to make a formal announcement today regarding its escalating standoff with MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv.
The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation has warned the company that its operations could be shut down by September 6, 2025, unless subscription fees are reduced. MultiChoice is already facing heavy penalties, with sanctions accumulating to over GHC 150,000 for failing to provide key pricing data demanded by regulators.
The Communications Minister, Samuel George, has reiterated that the government remained firm but was leaving room for dialogue.
“Last night, a team from MultiChoice reached out and made some proposals,” the Minister revealed. “We’ve asked for further concessions to be made. I’ve given them up to close of business today.”
According to him, “The Ministry will make an official declaration today, but there are strong indications that an amicable resolution could be reached before the deadline.”
The dispute has drawn attention from consumers and industry watchers, many of whom have long complained about the cost of pay-TV services in Ghana. If talks collapse, the government could take the unprecedented step of suspending MultiChoice’s operations, disrupting millions of households nationwide.
