The Ministry of Communications has begun enforcing a statutory fine of GH¢10,000 per day on MultiChoice Ghana (DStv) for failing to provide key pricing data requested under the Electronic Communications Act (ECA).
The penalty, which took effect on Friday, August 15, 2025, was announced by Sector Minister Sam George during a meeting with DStv executives. He explained that the requested information including a full breakdown of bouquet prices, tax components, and comparative data from at least six other African markets is essential to ongoing talks aimed at reducing subscription fees for Ghanaian customers.
MultiChoice had been granted an extension until Monday, August 11, 2025, to submit the data but failed to meet the deadline.
The Ministry has cautioned that if no agreement on price reductions is reached by September 6, 2025, DStv’s operating licence may be suspended.
Sam George emphasised that the fine is a legal obligation under the ECA and separate from ongoing stakeholder negotiations. “The law is clear, and we will enforce it. If necessary, we can freeze accounts to protect consumer interests,” he warned, adding that the data will undergo an objective review once received.
He assured that if the review confirms taxes as the primary driver of high subscription fees, he will advocate for tax relief. “If not, we expect DStv to comply with our directive to make subscriptions more affordable,” he added.
