The Ghanaian government has taken a firm stance against what it described as disproportionately high subscription rates for DStv services in the country, particularly in light of the cedi’s recent gains against major international currencies. This move has stirred significant conversations across the continent, drawing attention to the pricing policies of multinational service providers operating
In a high-stakes showdown unfolding in Accra, MultiChoice Ghana has finally signalled readiness to revisit its DStv subscription fees—after coming under intense scrutiny from the Communications Ministry, led by Samuel Nartey George. Mr. George initially demanded a sweeping 30 percent reduction in subscription rates, pointing to the Ghanaian cedi’s dramatic 40 percent appreciation against the U.S. dollar
In a significant legal development, MultiChoice Nigeria and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have jointly approached the Appeal Court to resolve the ongoing dispute surrounding the recent price hikes on DSTV and GOTV subscription packages. This move comes after regulatory interventions and public outcry over the increased fees for satellite TV services
MultiChoice has rolled out a new “Ka Weekie” initiative, introducing weekly subscription options for both DStv and GOtv, in a bid to make entertainment more accessible and affordable. The short-term seven-day packages are now available across a range of bouquets—including DStv Lumba, Access, Family, Compact and GOtv Lite, Value, Max, Supa, and Supa Plus—addressing a growing
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced plans to arraign MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, its Chief Executive Officer John Ugbe, and key Pay‑TV directors at the Federal High Court in Lagos. They face allegations of impeding an ongoing probe into their decision to raise subscription prices for DStv and GOtv services—despite a clear
In a strategic move to redefine Africa’s digital entertainment landscape, MTN Group has partnered with UK-based video software giant Synamedia to launch an innovative streaming platform. This new venture is set to compete directly with industry leaders such as Netflix, Showmax, Prime Video, and MultiChoice, offering mobile and broadband users across the continent a fresh
