2 h. ago Journalist Manasseh Azure Accuses NCA of Dishonesty in DStv Pricing Dispute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalist-manasseh-azure-accuses-nca-of-dishonesty-in-dstv-pricing-dispute/Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has criticized the National Communications Authority for lacking transparency and shifting positions in its handling of the DStv pricing controversy, arguing that government officials have misrepresented Multichoice Ghana’s stance throughout the dispute. In a detailed analysis posted on social media, Azure accused the NCA of dishonesty and shifting positions in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalist-manasseh-azure-accuses-nca-of-dishonesty-in-dstv-pricing-dispute/

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26 h. ago Expert Urges Competition Over Politics in Ghana’s DSTV Pricing Row

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-urges-competition-over-politics-in-ghanas-dstv-pricing-row/Industry analyst warns ministerial confrontation risks politicising regulation while distracting from broader competition needs as pay-TV giant faces potential shutdown deadline. Ghana’s broadcasting sector requires stronger competition rather than political theatrics to address DSTV’s market dominance, according to telecommunications expert Barnabas Nii Laryea, as the standoff between MultiChoice Ghana and Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-urges-competition-over-politics-in-ghanas-dstv-pricing-row/

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32 h. ago Former Presidential Staffer Slams Minister’s DStv Strategy as ‘Populist Blackmail’

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-presidential-staffer-slams-ministers-dstv-strategy-as-populist-blackmail/A former presidential staffer has launched a scathing attack on Communications Minister Sam George’s approach to forcing DStv price reductions, describing it as populist tactics that could damage Ghana’s investment climate. Dennis Miracles Aboagye, who served under the Akufo-Addo administration, criticized George’s confrontational strategy as “blackmail and threats” that undermines proper business engagement and regulatory […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-presidential-staffer-slams-ministers-dstv-strategy-as-populist-blackmail/

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32 h. ago Business Leaders Warn DStv Dispute Threatens Ghana’s Investor Appeal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-warn-dstv-dispute-threatens-ghanas-investor-appeal/CEO Network founder cautions government approach risks regulatory unpredictability perception Ghana’s escalating confrontation with MultiChoice over DStv subscription prices could seriously damage the country’s reputation as a stable and investor-friendly destination, according to a prominent business leader. Ernest De-Graft Egyir, Founder of the Chief Executives Network Ghana and Member of the National Economic Dialogue Planning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-warn-dstv-dispute-threatens-ghanas-investor-appeal/

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44 h. ago “I have no intention of continuing to tolerate the disrespect to Ghanaians by DStv” — Sam George

Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has issued a final, unequivocal warning to satellite television provider MultiChoice Ghana over the back-and-forth about tariff reduction.

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3 d. ago Ghana Threatens MultiChoice License Over Price Cut Ultimatum

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-multichoice-license-over-price-cut-ultimatum/Ghana’s Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has given MultiChoice Ghana a September 6 deadline to reduce DStv subscription fees by 30 percent or face license revocation and operational shutdown. The ultimatum, delivered at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra on Wednesday, escalates a months-long dispute between the government and South Africa-based pay-television operator over subscription […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-multichoice-license-over-price-cut-ultimatum/

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4 d. ago Ghana Threatens DStv Shutdown Over Subscription Price Dispute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-dstv-shutdown-over-subscription-price-dispute/The Ghanaian government has issued MultiChoice Ghana an ultimatum to reduce subscription prices by September 6 or face licence revocation and operational shutdown, escalating a months-long pricing dispute. Communications Minister Samuel George delivered the stark warning during the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, declaring that the DStv operator must comply with government demands for fairer […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-dstv-shutdown-over-subscription-price-dispute/

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4 d. ago We will shutdown MultiChoice Ghana by Sept. 6 if Communications Minister

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, has announced that MultiChoice Ghana, the operators of DStv, has until September 6, 2025 to reduce its charges or face revocation of license. He has reaffirmed government’s stand to ensure that MultiChoice Ghana review its prices down for Ghanaian consumers in line with improved economic […]

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4 d. ago We’ll shut down MultiChoice Ghana operations by Sept. 6 if . Communications Minister

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, has issued a September 6 deadline to MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, to reduce its subscription charges or risk having its license revoked. Speaking at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, Mr. George emphasised that the government is committed to ensuring fair pricing for Ghanaian […]

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1 week ago Bawumia Challenges NPP Rivals to Focus on Vision Over Identity Politics

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bawumia-challenges-npp-rivals-to-focus-on-vision-over-identity-politics/Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has called on his competitors in the New Patriotic Party’s leadership contest to abandon what he describes as divisive tribal and religious campaigning in favor of policy-based competition. Speaking at the NPP New York 33rd Anniversary celebration on Sunday, Bawumia expressed frustration with rivals who he claims are using identity […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bawumia-challenges-npp-rivals-to-focus-on-vision-over-identity-politics/

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2 w. ago Labour leaders must prioritise integrity to protect workers’ rights – Security analyst

Security expert and governance advocate, Francis Ahovi, has called for urgent reforms in the leadership of Ghana’s labour unions, warning that self-serving practices by some labour leaders could trigger avoidable unrest.

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3 w. ago Gov’t slaps DStv with GH¢10,000 daily fine over pricing data delay

The Communication Minister has begun imposing a statutory fine of GH¢10,000 per day on MultiChoice Ghana (DSTV) for failing to submit critical pricing data requested under the Electronic Communications Act (ECA).

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3 w. ago Sam George alleges covert moves by MultiChoice Ghana to evade a 30% DSTv price cut

Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, has revealed that MultiChoice Ghana, the operators of DStv, is involved in intense behind-the-scenes lobbying to pressure him into reversing his directive for a significant price reduction.

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