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Sam George directs NCA to suspend DStv license on August 7 over high prices
The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Sam George, has instructed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to suspend the broadcasting license of pay-TV operator DStv from August 7, 2025, if the company fails to reduce its subscription prices.
Mr. George said the directive follows DStv’s refusal to lower prices despite the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi.
He argued that Ghanaians were paying significantly more for the same services compared to subscribers in other African countries.
Speaking during the Government accountability series at the Jubilee house, the Minister revealed that DStv had claimed the cedi’s recent appreciation was not strong enough to warrant a price drop, calling it “a fluke.”
“But my duty is to the Ghanaian people. I cannot stand by and watch what I believe is plain stealing from Ghanaians” Mr. George firmly stated.
He explained that DStv charges Ghanaian subscribers the equivalent of $83 for its premium bouquet, while Nigerians pay only $29 for the same content. “How can this be justified?” he asked.
The Minister added that although the cedi depreciated by 240% over the past eight years, the Nigerian naira had depreciated even more by 409% yet Nigerians still enjoy lower DStv prices.
Mr. George made it clear that DStv must either reduce its charges to match those in Nigeria or risk losing its broadcasting license in Ghana by August 7.
“Enough of the mistreatment of the Ghanaian consumer. They either comply with the reduction or we suspend their license” he said.
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
