DStv Prices Too High? Ghana Govt. Orders MultiChoice to Cut Rates!
Eiii Ghana! The government dey serious o! Dem instruct Africa pay-TV giant MultiChoice, wey all know as DStv, to cut ein subscription rates for Ghana. According to the Ghana Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samual George, the prices dey be way too high for the average Ghanaian.
MultiChoice dey express ein disappointment over the Minister ein stance, but dem dey also reaffirm ein commitment to constructive dialogue. Alex Okyere, the Managing Director of MultiChoice Ghana, talk say, “We value our long-standing presence in Ghana, spanning over 30 years, and the livelihoods of our employees, dealers, installers, and subscribers.” He add say dem dey committed to working with the Honourable Minister and the National Communications Authority (NCA) to find solution.
MultiChoice dey defend ein prices, talk say dem dey work within an “extremely challenging competitive and macro-economic environment”. But the Ministry dey point out say the cost of DStv’s premium bouquet dey cost the equivalent of $83 for Ghana, but only $29 for Nigeria wey dey nearby.
As the law dey require, the NCA don give Multichoice Ghana thirty days to respond. During this period, the company fit present ein position, offer remedial actions, and submit a written statement of objections to the impending suspension. MultiChoice also talk say e dey work for Ghana for more than 30 years, and say to curtail ein service go get “dire implications” for staff, dealers, installers, agents, and retailers for Ghana.
What Next for DStv in Ghana?
The next thirty days go be crucial as MultiChoice and the Ghanaian government dey try find common ground. Will DStv cut ein prices? Or will dem argue ein case? We dey watch closely to see how this story go unfold. Stay tuned to Newsrpt.com for updates!
Key Issues:
- Ghana government dey order DStv to cut subscription rates.
- MultiChoice dey express ein disappointment but dey commit to dialogue.
- DStv prices for Ghana dey higher than for Nigeria.
- NCA don give MultiChoice 30 days to respond.