Upset Ghana government summons MultiChoice for explanation over high DStv subscription fees

by Thinus Ferreira

Ghana's government has summoned MultiChoice Ghana's country manager as well as the board chairman of MultiChoice Ghana to give an explanation for what the West African country sees as too high DStv subscription fees.

Sam George, Ghana's minister for communication, digital technology and innovation, held a meeting with MultiChoice Ghana representatives to say that the government is very unhappy with the subscription fees charged by MultiChoice Ghana for DStv.

On Facebook the ministry said the public will be briefed this week on the outcome of the meeting with MultiChoice Ghana.

MultiChoice Ghana hiked DStv subscription fees by 15% in April 2025 after an increase in 2024. A consumer group in Ghana slammed the short notice period that MultiChoice Ghana gave consumers in the country before the higher price kicked in.

"I invited the country manager and board chair of MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv. After my initial engagement, I have directed them to come back Thursday, 3 July with the group CEO of MultiChoice Africa."

"The meeting aims to ensure that MultiChoice Ghana aligns its pricing strategy with Ghana’s economic realities, complies with regulatory requirements, and takes immediate steps to curb revenue loss."