NCA, MultiChoice set for crunch talks as Ghana pushes DStv price cuts
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has confirmed that MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, has agreed to participate in a stakeholder committee set up to review subscription prices in the country.
In a press release on Sunday, September 7, 2025, the Authority said it had received MultiChoice Ghana’s response to its notice of intention to suspend the company’s authorisation, as well as a request for its pricing model. The NCA said it was currently reviewing the submission.
“MultiChoice Ghana agrees with the directive from the Honourable Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations for the establishment of a Stakeholder Committee to evaluate DStv pricing in Ghana and that they intend to fully participate in this work,” the statement said. It added that the first meeting of the committee would be held on Monday, September 8, 2025.
The committee, chaired by the Minister, Samuel Nartey George, includes representatives from the ministry, the NCA, MultiChoice Ghana and MultiChoice Africa. It has been given a strict 14-day mandate to conclude its work and present a price reduction structure by September 21, 2025.
Mr George in an earlier press briefing explained that MultiChoice had earlier requested 30 days for the talks, but government insisted on a shorter period. “So let’s be clear, they have finally accepted that there will be a reduction. Now they want us to discuss the level of reduction. I believe, as Minister, that we do not need 30 days. 14 days is enough for us to reach this decision, inclusive of weekends,” he said.
Meanwhile, MultiChoice Ghana has issued its own statement emphasising its continued engagement with government but clarifying its position on pricing. “We will fully participate in the established Working Committee. However, we wish to clarify that MultiChoice Group has not agreed to a price reduction,” the company said.
The Canal Plus Group, which is expected to complete its acquisition of MultiChoice Africa by the end of the month, has confirmed that it will honour the outcome of the committee’s work and prioritise Ghana in its post-acquisition strategy.
The NCA has also indicated that it will enforce outstanding fines of GH¢10,000 per day imposed on MultiChoice for failing to provide a cost breakdown of its bouquet pricing for 24 days, in accordance with the Electronic Communications Act.
The Authority said it would provide further updates on the matter as negotiations progress.
