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Ministry of Communications to halt licence of MultiChoice today – According to Sam George
The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation is expected to suspend the operating licence of MultiChoice Ghana today, August 7, over the company’s refusal to reduce subscription prices for its DStv service.
According to sector minister and Ningo-Prampram MP, Samuel Nartey George, the decision follows months of negotiations between the Ministry and MultiChoice, which have failed to produce results favourable to Ghanaian consumers.
The action is being taken through the National Communications Authority (NCA).
Mr. George disclosed that the company increased DStv subscription fees by 15% in April 2025 despite what he described as improvements in Ghana’s macroeconomic indicators.
He said several appeals to the broadcaster to adjust its prices downward have been ignored.
“DStv Ghana does not take the Ghanaian people serious enough,” the Minister said in reaction to a recent statement from the company which described the proposed price reduction as not feasible.
He drew comparisons with Nigeria, where MultiChoice backtracked on price hikes after intervention from the government and the House of Representatives.
He questioned why Ghanaians were not receiving the same consideration.
In what he described as a diversion, he revealed that MultiChoice proposed to maintain the current high prices but delay the repatriation of revenue to its headquarters. This, he said, was unacceptable.
“How does keeping the price high but holding the money back solve anything for the ordinary Ghanaian? The issue is not about their profits; it’s about fairness to the consumer,” he noted.
The Minister emphasised that while he is open to reaching an agreement, the focus remains on ensuring affordable pricing for everyday Ghanaians who rely on DStv for information and entertainment.
He acknowledged concerns about the impact of a licence suspension on staff of the company but encouraged employees to support the country in advocating for consumer justice.
MultiChoice Ghana is yet to issue a fresh response following the ultimatum. The Ministry is expected to make a formal announcement on the matter later today.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
