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linkhttps://moc.gov.gh/the-ministry/ calendar_today08-02-2025 10:37:13

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A team from TikTok led by Tokunbo Ibrahim, the Gov’t Relations and Public Policy Lead for West Africa, today paid a courtesy call on the Minister to congratulate him on his appointment as well as seek opportunities for collaboration Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭

A team from TikTok led by Tokunbo Ibrahim, the Gov’t Relations and Public Policy Lead for West Africa, today paid a courtesy call on the Minister to congratulate him on his appointment as well as seek opportunities for collaboration <a href="/samgeorgegh/">Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭</a>
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The Minister for Communication, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), has summoned the Group CEO of MultiChoice Africa, Country Manager and Board Chair of MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DSTV, to a crucial meeting scheduled for next week Thursday, July 3, 2025 Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭

The Minister for Communication, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), has summoned the Group CEO of MultiChoice Africa, Country Manager and Board Chair of MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DSTV, to a crucial meeting scheduled for next week Thursday, July 3, 2025 <a href="/samgeorgegh/">Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭</a>
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The meeting is aimed at ensuring that MultiChoice Ghana aligns its pricing strategy with Ghana’s economic realities, complies with regulatory requirements, and takes immediate steps to curb revenue loss Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭

The meeting is aimed at ensuring that MultiChoice Ghana aligns its pricing strategy with Ghana’s economic realities, complies with regulatory requirements, and takes immediate steps to curb revenue loss <a href="/samgeorgegh/">Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭</a>
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Hon. Samuel Nartey George said this at a meeting with a delegation from Multichoice Ghana in his office today where he indicated his displeasure at the current prices of bouquet offerings by DSTV Ghana Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭

Hon. Samuel Nartey George said this at a meeting with a delegation from Multichoice Ghana in his office today where he indicated his displeasure at the current prices of bouquet offerings by DSTV Ghana <a href="/samgeorgegh/">Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭</a>
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It's 2 days more to our #BetterDataInitiative which starts on July 1st. The NCA Ghana has been tasked to ensure a smooth implementation of the new bundles and effective increases. Working together with the MNOs, I am confident of a smooth rollout. Kindly reach out to the NCA

It's 2 days more to our #BetterDataInitiative which starts on July 1st.

The <a href="/NCAGhana/">NCA Ghana</a> has been tasked to ensure a smooth implementation of the new bundles and effective increases. 

Working together with the MNOs, I am confident of a smooth rollout. Kindly reach out to the NCA
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Don’t miss the Minister’s Press briefing tomorrow at 11am at the ISD Press Center on Key Initiatives and Developments Within the Sector Under the Second Quarter Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭

Don’t miss the Minister’s Press briefing tomorrow at 11am at the ISD Press Center on Key Initiatives and Developments Within the Sector Under the Second Quarter <a href="/samgeorgegh/">Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭</a>
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The Minister for Communication, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), on Wednesday evening joined global internet infrastructure leaders to commission LinXaccra, the latest interconnection point in Africa, powered by the London Internet Exchange (LINX)Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭

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Minister for Communication has called on Multichoice Ghana to implement a 30% reduction in DSTV subscription prices, citing the significant appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi and growing public dissatisfaction with current rates Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭

Minister for Communication has called on Multichoice Ghana to implement a 30% reduction in DSTV subscription prices, citing the significant appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi and growing public dissatisfaction with current rates <a href="/samgeorgegh/">Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭</a>
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During a meeting held today with a team from DSTV, led by Dr. Keabetswe Modimoeng, Group Executive for Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, the Minister indicated that government’s mandate is to respond to the needs of Ghanaians, who have expressed frustration over high DSTV prices

During a meeting held today with a team from DSTV, led by Dr. Keabetswe Modimoeng, Group Executive for Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, the Minister indicated that government’s mandate is to respond to the needs of Ghanaians, who have expressed frustration over high DSTV prices
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He is therefore soliciting for a 30% price reduction to match the cedi’s appreciation and to pass on economic benefits to consumers. He stressed that, while Multichoice has introduced promotional packages, subscribers prefer a direct price cut over temporary offers Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭

He is therefore soliciting for a 30% price reduction to match the cedi’s appreciation and to pass on economic benefits to consumers. He stressed that, while Multichoice has introduced promotional packages, subscribers prefer a direct price cut over temporary offers <a href="/samgeorgegh/">Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭</a>
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To address the concerns, he said Multichoice Ghana has until July 21 to formally respond to the government’s request. The Minister expects a concrete proposal by this date, allowing time for further engagement before the end of July Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭

To address the concerns, he said Multichoice Ghana has  until July 21 to formally respond to the government’s request. The Minister expects a concrete proposal by this date, allowing time for further engagement before the end of July <a href="/samgeorgegh/">Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭</a>
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Touching on the issues of piracy and regulatory compliance, the Minister expressed concern about the growing challenge of cross-border piracy, especially the use of unauthorized DSTV boxes from other countries Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭

Touching on the issues of piracy and regulatory compliance, the Minister expressed concern about the growing challenge of cross-border piracy, especially the use of unauthorized DSTV boxes from other countries <a href="/samgeorgegh/">Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭</a>