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DStv Ghana doesn’t take the Ghanaian people serious enough – Sam George
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has criticised MultiChoice Ghana over its reluctance to reduce DStv prices in Ghana.
This comes after the company released a statement on August 3, describing the proposed price reduction as not feasible.
The Minister had earlier directed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to suspend MultiChoice Ghana’s license by August 7, following a 15% subscription fee increase in April, despite what he described as clear improvements in Ghana’s economy.
Reacting to the company’s statement, Sam George said the response only proves his earlier point that DStv Ghana did not take the Ghanaian people serious enough.
He compared the situation to Nigeria, where MultiChoice reversed its price increases after pressure from the government and the House of Representatives.
He questioned why Ghana was being treated differently.
In addition, the Minister revealed that MultiChoice had made an alternative proposal, asking to maintain the current high prices but hold off on transferring the revenue to their headquarters.
He said he rejected that offer completely, describing it as illogical and failing to address the real concern, which is fairness to the consumer.
According to him, the fight is not just about revenue or company profits, but about getting Ghanaians to pay a fair price for a service they use daily.
“How does keeping the price high but holding the money back solve anything for the ordinary Ghanaian?” he asked.
He added that for far too long, companies had taken advantage of Ghanaian consumers, and it was time for a shift in how public service was done, one that protects citizens first.
While expressing concern for Ghanaian staff working with DStv, he encouraged them to join the call for fair pricing.
Sam George expressed readiness at reaching a consensus with Multi-choice Ghana however he noted that his main focus was on reducing Dstv prices.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with the Kingdom of Belgium as part of efforts to restore the country’s economic stability after the financial crisis that hit the nation in 2022 and 2023.
The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, today disclosed that he signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Ghana.
He explained that Ghana experienced a very difficult period during the crisis, which forced the government at the time to declare a debt default.
However, he indicated that the country is now recovering and witnessing a significant economic turnaround.
According to him, stronger systems are also being put in place to ensure that Ghana does not return to such a situation again.
Dr Forson noted that the agreement with Belgium is the eighth deal Ghana has concluded with countries under the Official Creditor Committee as part of its external debt restructuring programme.
He expressed appreciation to the Government of Belgium for its support and partnership with Ghana during the process.
The Finance Minister thanked Carole van Eyll, Ambassador of Belgium to Ghana, for her role in strengthening relations between the two countries.
The agreement forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to restructure its external debts and stabilise the economy following the crisis.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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