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DStv subscribers to enjoy 33%-50% increase in value – Sam George announces
Multichoice Africa to upgrade customers to the next bouquet offer effective October 1, Minister of Communication and Digital Innovation, Sam George, has announced.
During a press briefing, the minister stated that the committee, which was earlier set up to handle the matter, will reconvene in three months to evaluate the impact of the initiative.
This new pricing means DStv subscribers will enjoy a 33%-50% increase in value.
Sam George, Sam George revealed that MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv, has made an offer that exceeds the demands of subscribers.
“MultiChoice has offered value, more than what we requested,” he said.
This signals a potential positive resolution in their ongoing discussions.
With the new pricing, the Pady bouquet, which currently costs GH¢59, will automatically be upgraded to the Access bouquet, valued at GH¢99, and enjoy 35 extra channels, representing a 40% saving.
Additionally, subscribers on the Access bouquet (GH¢99) will be bumped up to the Family bouquet, which usually costs GH¢190, with 19 extra channels, providing subscribers 48% savings.
Family package (GH¢190) subscribers will move up to the Compact bouquet, priced at GH¢380. As a result, 22 more channels, including live football matches, representing a 50% saving.
Subscribers on Compact (GH¢380) will be upgraded to Compact Plus (GH¢570), with 12 more channels and a 33% saving.
For Compact Plus customers (GH¢570), DStv will automatically upgrade them to the Premium bouquet, priced at GH¢865, adding 18 more channels with a saving of 34%.
Premium customers, who already pay GH¢865, will continue enjoying the full package but with an additional benefit.
Additionally, premium customers will be entered automatically into a competition to win a fully paid trip to watch selected English Premier League matches, subject to terms and conditions.
“No restrictions on the bouquet a subscriber chooses,” Sam George clarified, adding that the offer applies to both new and existing customers from October 1, 2025.
“Some people who are saying that DSTV is a private business, the minister should not be talking to them. Are the same people telling me that even though we’ve reduced data prices, we still want further reduction,” Samuel Nartey George added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
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