7 days ago
Ghana threatens to suspend DStv licence over subscription prices
Ghana's government has given satellite broadcaster DStv until Thursday to lower subscription prices or face a suspension of its broadcasting licence, says communications minister Samuel Nartey George.
He said he had instructed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to begin suspension proceedings against MultiChoice Ghana, the local operator of DStv, if it fails to comply with regulatory expectations for a price cut by August 7.
'I have directed the NCA to act swiftly. If by August 7 DStv has not complied, their broadcasting licence will be suspended,' George said.
The dispute arose after DStv rejected a government proposal for a 30% reduction in subscription fees. George accused the company of using the cedi's depreciation — over 200% in eight years — as an excuse for high prices, calling the justification inadequate amid Ghana's economic challenges.
'My fidelity lies with the Ghanaian people. They have been cheated for years, and it is time we put an end to that,' George said.
