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DStv pricing in Ghana: Fee reduction proposed not feasible; MultiChoice Ghana open to further discussion with Communications Minister
MultiChoice Ghana says it is unable to implement the subscription fee reduction proposed by the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, but remains open to further dialogue.
In a statement released on August 3, 2025, the company described the current pricing situation as complex, citing a challenging economic and competitive environment.
It added although Ghana had seen a huge appreciation of the Ghana cedi, reducing subscription fees in the way suggested was not practical at this time.
MultiChoice noted that it has operated in Ghana for more than 30 years and values the contributions of its employees, agents, dealers, installers, and customers.
The company said it remains committed to engaging with the Minister and the National Communications Authority (NCA) in good faith to explore workable solutions.
The company also clarified that it had never referred to the appreciation of the cedi as a “fluke,” and stressed its continuous effort to balance affordability with service quality.
It assured subscribers that keeping fees as low as possible remains a key priority, without compromising on content and service delivery.
MultiChoice expressed its readiness to continue working with the relevant authorities and reaffirmed its commitment to complying with all applicable laws and regulations in Ghana.
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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