Has MultiChoice agreed to reduce DStv prices? Here’s the truth

Tensions are escalating between the Ghanaian government and MultiChoice Group, operators of DStv, over subscription pricing. This comes after MultiChoice released a statement on Friday, September 5, 2025, clarifying that it has not agreed to reduce DStv prices despite ongoing talks with the Ministry of Communications Technology and Innovation.

In the statement, the company acknowledged discussions with the Minister, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, and confirmed its willingness to participate in a Working Committee established to address pricing concerns. However, it stressed that “MultiChoice Group has not agreed to a price reduction,” citing the need to protect the viability of its service.

The company’s statement reads:

5th September 2025

Media statement:
MultiChoice sets the record straight on DStv pricing

We have noted the statement made by the Minister for Communications Technology and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George.

We continue to engage with the Minister in a bid to find an amicable solution that is beneficial for all parties involved but does not jeopardise the viability of the DStv service.

We will fully participate in the established Working Committee. However, we wish to clarify that MultiChoice Group has not agreed to a price reduction.

ENDS

Signed
MultiChoice

But the Minister fired back strongly, warning that government enforcement action would follow if MultiChoice fails to commit to reducing subscription fees.

“Let me be clear, I have no intention to continue tolerating the disrespect to Ghanaians by DStv,” Hon. George said in a response. “If MultiChoice is not interested, as they claim in their last statement, in discussing a reduction in prices as they had indicated to me, we would proceed to effect the shutdown tomorrow as indicated.”

He explained that DStv had earlier shown willingness to engage the Ministry on its pricing structure, a gesture that led the government to temporarily halt its enforcement measures. “If they have changed their position, then we simply would enforce the regulatory action,” he added.

The Minister emphasized that no company is above Ghanaian law and reiterated the government’s stance that businesses must operate within the country’s regulatory framework. “When MultiChoice is ready to discuss price reduction, they can come to the negotiation table. Until then, there is nothing for us to meet over. The National Communications Authority Ghana would carry out enforcement,” he warned.

He concluded by stressing Ghana’s openness to investors and service providers, provided they respect the nation’s laws and institutions.

In a statement on Facebook, he wrote:

Let me be clear, I have no intention to continue tolerating the disrespect to Ghanaians by DStv.

If MultiChoice is not interested as they claim in their last statement, in discussing a reduction in prices as they had indicated to me, we would proceed to effect the shutdown tomorrow as indicated.

DStv indicated their willingness to engage the Ministry on its concerns on pricing and prayed us to stay our enforcement action. If they have changed their position, then we simply would enforce the regulatory action.

No company is above the law. When MultiChoice is ready to discuss price reduction, they can come to the negotiation table. Until then, there is nothing for us to meet over. The National Communications Authority Ghana would carry out enforcement. Ghana is open for businesses that respect our laws and institutions

The standoff raises uncertainty for millions of DStv subscribers in Ghana, who may face service disruptions if the government moves forward with its threatened shutdown.