DStv Price Reduction: MultiChoice's reaction proves they don't take Ghanaians seriously - Sam George

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Shaiman 4 months ago

As for this one ,we are with you George . If by 7th Aug,25 , the prices have not been reduced , close all dstv offices in Ghana . Barricade all their entrances with the police , if necessary bring in the military .They can't ...
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As for this one ,we are with you George . If by 7th Aug,25 , the prices have not been reduced , close all dstv offices in Ghana . Barricade all their entrances with the police , if necessary bring in the military .They can't dictate to us .
Dr Joojo deHeer 4 months ago

just now
Sam George is the right kind of person needed to fiercely restore the sanity we urgently need in the system. The sheer lack of accountability and impunity has been made to seep too deep into the strata of our econo ...
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just now
Sam George is the right kind of person needed to fiercely restore the sanity we urgently need in the system. The sheer lack of accountability and impunity has been made to seep too deep into the strata of our economy and that needs resetting.
Gladly,we have seen the minister of health, Akandoh doing same. He subject matter deputy is about to drive her own exciting KPIs.
Ministers must not just occupy positions and draw salaries and benefits from our taxes. Their impact must be measurable and visible to the ordinary citizens. The days of sloganeering and propaganda must give way to cashable impact.
Politics must not be reduced to a vehicle for personal wealth acquisition but a real tool for delivering real solutions.
Hunter 4 months ago

SAM GEORGE TALKS TOO MUCH!!! GHANA OPERATES A FREE MARKET ECONOMY WHO IS HE TO DIRECT A COMPANY TO REDUCE THEIR PRICES???

WHAT KIND OF BUFFON AND STUPID BEHAVIOR IS THAT??? THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS IS TO SACK INVESTORS AN ...
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SAM GEORGE TALKS TOO MUCH!!! GHANA OPERATES A FREE MARKET ECONOMY WHO IS HE TO DIRECT A COMPANY TO REDUCE THEIR PRICES???

WHAT KIND OF BUFFON AND STUPID BEHAVIOR IS THAT??? THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS IS TO SACK INVESTORS AND YHE GOVERNMENT WILL FOOLISHLY COME BACK AND SAY THERE ARE NO JOBS!!!

HOW MANY PEOPLE WATCH DSTV IN GHANA??? IS IT BY CHOICE OR BY FORCE TO WATCH DSTV??? LET THOSE WHO CAN AFFORD PAY FOR IT AND THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD WATCH FREE TO AIR!!

IN ANY CASE IT IS VERY CHILDISH FOR HE SAM GEORGE TO BE COMPARING PRICES AMOUNT COUNTRIES. IS THE ECONOMIES OF SCALE OR COST OF PRODUCTION OR SERVICE THE SAME ACROSS THE COUNTRIES??? AND THE STUPID NDC FOLLOWERS WILL BE SHOUTING WE SUPPORT SAM GEORGE.

YOU AND WHO SUPPORT SAM GEORGE???

SAM GEORGE SHOULD BE FIGHTING FOR DIGITAL LIBRARIES THAT WILL IMPROVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF THE ORDINARY GHANAIAN AND YOUTH. NOT TV SHOWS THAT WILL CAUSE WASTE OF TIME AND MORE UNEMPLOYMENT.

DSTV SHOULD IGNORE HIM!!! HE CAN GO AHEAD AND SHUT THEM DOWN, ANAD AFTER THAT EMPLOY THE GHANAIANS WHO WILL LOOSE THEIR JOBS.

SAM GEORGE BEHAVES AS IF HE IS MORE INTELLIGENT THAN BILL GATES. A VERY EMPTY BUFFON WHO THROWS HIS WEIGHT AROUND!! ARROGANT FOOOL!!

THE MINISTER OF TRADE SHOULD CALL HIM TO THE TABLE SINCE HE SAM GEORGE HAS NO UNDERSTANDING IN ECONOMICS 101. ALLOW DEMAND AND SUPPLY TO DETERMINE THE EQUILIBRIUM OF DSTV PRICES. AND STOP THROWING TANTRUMS AND YOUR WEIGHT AROUND.

YOU HAVE FAILED IN YOUR PORTFOLIO. GHANAIANS ARE LOOKING FOR BUTTER AND BREAD NOT DSTV SUBSCRIPTION PRICES. IN MY VILLAGE NKASEIMU NO ONE IS CONCERNED ABOUT DSTV. BUT GOOD PHONE NETWORK TO MAKE CALLS!!! IDIOT OF A MINISTER. TWEEAAA.

YOU MADE A LOT OF NOISE IN OPPOSITION!! GALAMSEY IS STILL GOING ON. ODWAN!!
FRANKIE 4 months ago

Competition....... Competition........ Competition...... That is the simple answer to their intransigence.

Competition....... Competition........ Competition...... That is the simple answer to their intransigence.
Dr Mumbi Seraki 4 months ago

Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine.......for instance 10 paracetamol at once......or you can mix medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide.

Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine.......for instance 10 paracetamol at once......or you can mix medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide.
Karikakchar 4 months ago

These things should be placed in their right perspective. What's the rate of DSTV subscription in GH compared with other African countries? Sam George need to be more persistent

These things should be placed in their right perspective. What's the rate of DSTV subscription in GH compared with other African countries? Sam George need to be more persistent
John 4 months ago

Frankie,this is foolishness, how can you wait for competition before you reduce your prices.That means you can reduce

Frankie,this is foolishness, how can you wait for competition before you reduce your prices.That means you can reduce
Kelvin Taylor NDC propaganda secretary. 4 months ago

No wonder you call yourself hunter, ?that's perfect for your myopic mind. You better move to the forest and enjoy your carcass. ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE, PLEASE DON'T TRY TO EVERYTHING THROUGH YOUR POLITICAL LENSES
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No wonder you call yourself hunter, ?that's perfect for your myopic mind. You better move to the forest and enjoy your carcass. ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE, PLEASE DON'T TRY TO EVERYTHING THROUGH YOUR POLITICAL LENSES
SAM IS REALLY TALKING SENSE AND REALLY SPEAKING AS A PROFESSIONAL. "MAKING GHANA GREAT AGAIN "
Karikakchar 4 months ago

What's free market? Sell the same thing cheaper in certain jurisdictions and sell it higher to Ghanaians

What's free market? Sell the same thing cheaper in certain jurisdictions and sell it higher to Ghanaians
Citizen8 4 months ago

@Hunter, you couldn't said it any better.

@Hunter, you couldn't said it any better.
Kwaseato 4 months ago

Is Nigeria, Ivory Coast and other West African countries they operate not free market economies? Is Ghana more free market than Ivory Coast and Nigeria? Why are they charging customers in these countries far less than they ch ...
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Is Nigeria, Ivory Coast and other West African countries they operate not free market economies? Is Ghana more free market than Ivory Coast and Nigeria? Why are they charging customers in these countries far less than they charge Ghanaian customers? Useless fool
Kwame 4 months ago

They are also free markets, but what the gentleman is saying is that though we are all free markets the market sizes are not the same. You can't compare Nigeria market to the Ghanaian market. That's what is called economy of ...
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They are also free markets, but what the gentleman is saying is that though we are all free markets the market sizes are not the same. You can't compare Nigeria market to the Ghanaian market. That's what is called economy of scale. Let do small mathematics here. Assuming dstv has 5000 customers in Ghana and about 100,000 in Nigeria, what you think will happen to their revenues in Ghana and Nigeria? So base on these figures they can choose to reduce their prices in a bigger market without affecting their profits in Nigeria. Let apply a little reasoning to our arguments.
Game Changer +447935009178 4 months ago

@Kwame, stop fooling! The minister cited smaller markets like Liberia, Eswatini etc whose rates are lower than what is being charged on Ghana. So deal with that. The minister is not arguing in a vacuum.

@Kwame, stop fooling! The minister cited smaller markets like Liberia, Eswatini etc whose rates are lower than what is being charged on Ghana. So deal with that. The minister is not arguing in a vacuum.
Eli 4 months ago

@hunter Are you Ghanaian? What invested are you talking about? Those who take advantage of Ghanaians because of our stupid leaders who can't do the right thing? You fool pass

@hunter Are you Ghanaian? What invested are you talking about? Those who take advantage of Ghanaians because of our stupid leaders who can't do the right thing? You fool pass
OB 4 months ago

Your myopic ideas and stupidity will continually bereft of home sense (literally wisdom). Because you're stealing government money to feed your dirty family members you don't see anything reasonable about what Sam George is ...
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Your myopic ideas and stupidity will continually bereft of home sense (literally wisdom). Because you're stealing government money to feed your dirty family members you don't see anything reasonable about what Sam George is advocating for. Gbeha, Adzoblasu, Keene, Fiafitor fevi nenye
OB 4 months ago

Bereft you of home sense ***

Bereft you of home sense ***
OB 4 months ago

Because you lack common sense you look at every issue with political lenses. Yakametor, Gbemela

Because you lack common sense you look at every issue with political lenses. Yakametor, Gbemela
Mark P 4 months ago

Well done DSTV. If you can’t pay for their subscription, watch GTV. I thought we all agreed to patronize made in Ghana goods!

Well done DSTV. If you can’t pay for their subscription, watch GTV. I thought we all agreed to patronize made in Ghana goods!
Karikakchar 4 months ago

Preposterous paradox!

Preposterous paradox!
Nii Kotei 4 months ago

What is cashable impact, you talk by hear just like the minister Sam George

What is cashable impact, you talk by hear just like the minister Sam George
TAKE OR PAY DEMON 4 months ago

Sam George is very ignorant. How many people use DSTv in Ghana compared with other countries. The per capita usage of DSTv services in Ghana may be low compared to other countries and since DSTv may have to cover its fixed ...
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Sam George is very ignorant. How many people use DSTv in Ghana compared with other countries. The per capita usage of DSTv services in Ghana may be low compared to other countries and since DSTv may have to cover its fixed costs, pricesl may not be the same. It is possible DSTv is using target cost to determine price in Ghana and so don't blame them.
Karikakchar 4 months ago

Business people and economist will always have arguments to support monopolistic enterprises. What infrastructure are you talking about? Do you know and understand satellite technology? Go get a DSTV antenna/decoder from Nige ...
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Business people and economist will always have arguments to support monopolistic enterprises. What infrastructure are you talking about? Do you know and understand satellite technology? Go get a DSTV antenna/decoder from Nigeria and it works perfectly in GH
TAKE OR PAY DEMON 4 months ago

You should know that DSTv has workers, office and vehicles here in Ghana. All the money spent on these constitute fixed cost in the short to medium term. For example, the cost of fuel in Ghana is far higher than in Nigeria. ...
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You should know that DSTv has workers, office and vehicles here in Ghana. All the money spent on these constitute fixed cost in the short to medium term. For example, the cost of fuel in Ghana is far higher than in Nigeria. Secondly, VAT and port duty in Ghana is far higher in Ghana than in Nigeria. All these dynamics play out in the pricing decisions. The minister's argument about the devaluation of the Naira is very laughable and infantile because Nigerians are made to pay the Naira equivalent of the dollar.
Kwaseato 4 months ago

Is the cost of fuel and accommodation higher in Ghana than Ivory Coast?

Is the cost of fuel and accommodation higher in Ghana than Ivory Coast?
Sam is Right 4 months ago

Demon, Satan or whatever evil spirit you are, do you know the numbers better than Sam George does? Tribalism and stupid politics is making you fools spew nonsense.

Demon, Satan or whatever evil spirit you are, do you know the numbers better than Sam George does? Tribalism and stupid politics is making you fools spew nonsense.
ghana 4 months ago

a very stupid pay demon

a very stupid pay demon
ghana 4 months ago

Ghana let all of us boycott DsTV. Don’t renew your subscriptions

Ghana let all of us boycott DsTV. Don’t renew your subscriptions
Sadick Ibrahim, Boankra , Ejisu 4 months ago

I'm even thinking of going in for multi TV mpo

I'm even thinking of going in for multi TV mpo
Paul 4 months ago

This tells you that the NDC is serious party. More grease to your elbow. Dstv must know that Ghana belongs to Ghanaians and not foreigners. They can abuse our hospitality. This must be a warning to those foreign companies who ...
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This tells you that the NDC is serious party. More grease to your elbow. Dstv must know that Ghana belongs to Ghanaians and not foreigners. They can abuse our hospitality. This must be a warning to those foreign companies who maltreated Ghanaians under the previous regime.
Paul 4 months ago

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JJ KUFFOUR AKUFO ADDO IS 4 months ago

Mr. George is not a pushover. Love him or hate him

Mr. George is not a pushover. Love him or hate him
Saul 4 months ago

Are you sure. Sam George should take that message to the ndc government who thinks because they are in power, they should threat Ghanaians like goats. In Seven months, they’ve spent $10,000 without doing any project. They� ...
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Are you sure. Sam George should take that message to the ndc government who thinks because they are in power, they should threat Ghanaians like goats. In Seven months, they’ve spent $10,000 without doing any project. They’ve any Ghanaian who dares criticize them, they’ve allowed galamser to grow thereby endangering the lives of Ghanaians. There are traces of lead in the foods grown in places where galamser is going on. The government does not care. Instead they made it easy by creating a place where the perpetrators can easily sell their gold. Ndc is destroying free shd while northerners continue to enjoy free education to any level.
Dr. Osman 4 months ago

For lack of knowledge my people perish indeed. Who on earth told you only northerners are enjoying free education. These are the claims of the old. For the best, let me reserve my grammar as we all know that good is can be v ...
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For lack of knowledge my people perish indeed. Who on earth told you only northerners are enjoying free education. These are the claims of the old. For the best, let me reserve my grammar as we all know that good is can be viewed in a different lense as bad.
Helen 4 months ago

Move on...

Move on...
Killa 4 months ago

The country manager at dstv is a politician in disguise who is championing the interest of a particular party. How can the management say the cedi appreciation to the dollar is a fluke? The best can do is to ride with the tid ...
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The country manager at dstv is a politician in disguise who is championing the interest of a particular party. How can the management say the cedi appreciation to the dollar is a fluke? The best can do is to ride with the tide by Increasing their charges when the currency depreciates and the vice versa. Their response is to the minister’s demand is unethical and unprofessional.
TAKE OR PAY DEMON 4 months ago

Why won't the DSTv MD say the apprciation of the cedi is a fluke when the BoG is operating a parallel forex market.

Why won't the DSTv MD say the apprciation of the cedi is a fluke when the BoG is operating a parallel forex market.
GGM 4 months ago

Talk is cheap. DStv charges doesn't offend any of our laws. They will continue to operate after 7th August. The minister only want to bully them to validate his ego. Jaw jaw is the only way to go.

Talk is cheap. DStv charges doesn't offend any of our laws. They will continue to operate after 7th August. The minister only want to bully them to validate his ego. Jaw jaw is the only way to go.
Napo 4 months ago

Kwasiato we always have you ilks in society. You are the only one commenting here stupidly. Go take your dementia medication. Son of a .......

Kwasiato we always have you ilks in society. You are the only one commenting here stupidly. Go take your dementia medication. Son of a .......
Anonymous 4 months ago

The South African High Commission will likely step in, and DSTV will reduce its prices. Then in a few months, to remain profitable, they will fire some of their Employees.

The South African High Commission will likely step in, and DSTV will reduce its prices. Then in a few months, to remain profitable, they will fire some of their Employees.
snake eyes 4 months ago

Suspend their service ASAP

Suspend their service ASAP
Efo Korku 4 months ago

Am surprised, Ghanaians are quiet and not lending support to the honourable minister, is it because it's Ghana and not about somebody's political party. Anyone who defends and give excuses for DStv to fleece us is not only wi ...
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Am surprised, Ghanaians are quiet and not lending support to the honourable minister, is it because it's Ghana and not about somebody's political party. Anyone who defends and give excuses for DStv to fleece us is not only wicked, unreasonable but also unpatriotic. Are the other countries better than us. Shamed on those who want to make this one too political
Dr Joojo deHeer 4 months ago

Sam George is the right kind of persons required to fiercely restore the sanity we need in the system. The lack of accountability and impunity has been made to seep deep into the strata of our economy and that need s resetti ...
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Sam George is the right kind of persons required to fiercely restore the sanity we need in the system. The lack of accountability and impunity has been made to seep deep into the strata of our economy and that need s resetting. We have seen the minister of health, Akandoh doing same. Ministers must not just occupy positions and draw salaries and benefits. Their impact must be measurable ans visible to the citizens. The days of sloganeering and propaganda must give way to cashable impact.
First Offer 4 months ago

When it’s about helping alleviate poverty u see many evil people don’t comment to support but if it was an about something else, they rush here with comments from their enteric brains. Minister please stay firm

When it’s about helping alleviate poverty u see many evil people don’t comment to support but if it was an about something else, they rush here with comments from their enteric brains. Minister please stay firm
Godfred 4 months ago

as for me I won't be renewing next month service unless its drastically reduced. I will fight along with the minister. What is your base rate in dollars? the only difference should be the amount of tax one pays in the particu ...
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as for me I won't be renewing next month service unless its drastically reduced. I will fight along with the minister. What is your base rate in dollars? the only difference should be the amount of tax one pays in the particular country. which landscape is harsh when your signals are all going and coming from particular areas and its transmitted through satelites? what makes Ghana $50 more expensive to operate in than Nigeria? going by tax alone using Nigeria as benchmark, Ghana should be paying more than $36 monthly for premium service. its broadcast not population.
TAKE OR PAY DEMON 4 months ago

The Telcos are offerig poor services to Ghanaians yet the minister is helpless because the chamber of telecomunication has oiled his palms.

The Telcos are offerig poor services to Ghanaians yet the minister is helpless because the chamber of telecomunication has oiled his palms.
Zidane Akalbeo 4 months ago

It is true they don't take Ghanaian seriously.

It is true they don't take Ghanaian seriously.
Kwame 4 months ago

Do we even have price regulatory independent institution in Ghana?
If so DS TV and Multichoice should have been fined first. After being found guilty by the institution. To be followed by a revocation action.

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Do we even have price regulatory independent institution in Ghana?
If so DS TV and Multichoice should have been fined first. After being found guilty by the institution. To be followed by a revocation action.

Mr. Minister is doing a good job. What about cement and other commodities prices !!!!!. Being charged to reflect the current dollar rate?
Lord Peppers 4 months ago

Let them park off now… they are thieves

Let them park off now… they are thieves
Kofi 4 months ago

Why don't you negotiate in silence and come out with a positive news.
It shows how immature so many of the ministers are
They were appointed not by qualification but by party loyalty.
A sports presenter becoming the CEO o ...
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Why don't you negotiate in silence and come out with a positive news.
It shows how immature so many of the ministers are
They were appointed not by qualification but by party loyalty.
A sports presenter becoming the CEO of cocoa Board.
Ghana is doomed with this youth and inexperience party boys.
Not essential commodity 4 months ago

Many companies can take their place fast .
Been ripping Ghana off for a long long time .
All they do is advertise and ask for more money and call you and disturb your life .

Many companies can take their place fast .
Been ripping Ghana off for a long long time .
All they do is advertise and ask for more money and call you and disturb your life .
Star from the North 4 months ago

Sam George needs to start engaging other companies to take over from Dstv as soon as possible. We need the type of system that is widely practiced in the United States. In USA for instance, you can choose between dish tv, AT ...
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Sam George needs to start engaging other companies to take over from Dstv as soon as possible. We need the type of system that is widely practiced in the United States. In USA for instance, you can choose between dish tv, AT & T, Xfinity and many more. The minister should go ahead and suspend their license if multi choice is trying to play hard ball on Ghanaians. It’s not acceptable to collect higher revenue from Ghanaians while subsidizing for other countries. Dstv is not the only service provider in the world that can bully people and get away with it. I know a French company has bought multi choice recently from the South Africans awaiting final approval in October this year. The new owners must accept the minister’s order or risk losing the Ghanaian market.
Gh 4 months ago

Akufo ado and npp government were busy taking from Ghanaians so they didn't care how much other people were stealing from Ghana..what kind of country is it foreigners can come in and whatever they like..people change dollars ...
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Akufo ado and npp government were busy taking from Ghanaians so they didn't care how much other people were stealing from Ghana..what kind of country is it foreigners can come in and whatever they like..people change dollars and stand by the banks and sell them like kelewele..foreigners make Ghana cedis change them to aboki dollars and run away..i went to a Lebanese shop around circle..the kind of breakfast they were taking i don't think president himself takes that..and they are arrogant and respect nobody..so sad
Gh 4 months ago

Akufo ado and npp government were busy taking from Ghanaians so they didn't care how much other people were stealing from Ghana..what kind of country is it foreigners can come in and whatever they like..people change dollars ...
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Akufo ado and npp government were busy taking from Ghanaians so they didn't care how much other people were stealing from Ghana..what kind of country is it foreigners can come in and whatever they like..people change dollars and stand by the banks and sell them like kelewele..foreigners make Ghana cedis change them to aboki dollars and run away..i went to a Lebanese shop around circle..the kind of breakfast they were taking i don't think president himself takes that..and they are arrogant and respect nobody..so sad
Hunter 4 months ago

IDIOT!! MAHAMA IS IN POWER. HAVE THE LEBANESE LEFT TOWN??? ARE THEY STILL NOT EATING THEIR BREAKFAST?? ARE THE PEOPLE WHO CHANGE THE DOLLARS AND STAND BY BANKS STILL NOT THERE??

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IDIOT!! MAHAMA IS IN POWER. HAVE THE LEBANESE LEFT TOWN??? ARE THEY STILL NOT EATING THEIR BREAKFAST?? ARE THE PEOPLE WHO CHANGE THE DOLLARS AND STAND BY BANKS STILL NOT THERE??

TALKING ABOUT STEALING. ARE YOU NOT AWARE IBRAHIM MAHAMA HAS BEEN HANDED GHANA GOLD??

WHAT HAS NDC DONE AND MAHAMA DONE ABOUT IT??? BANK OF GHANA SAYS DOLLAR IS 10 CEDIS BUT ABOCHI SAYS 14 CEDIS.

ODWAN!!
Nattie 4 months ago

Create an alternative. Let's see competition. TV station capable of telecasting live EPL, LA LIGA, SERIA A etc and see how many people will stick to DStv.

Create an alternative. Let's see competition. TV station capable of telecasting live EPL, LA LIGA, SERIA A etc and see how many people will stick to DStv.
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Struggling Man 4 months ago

Our Minister's argument was based on differential charges in various countries. We need a deeper comparative to help in this discussion. If the Minister had said, Multichoice increased prices in the past based on the cedi ...
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Our Minister's argument was based on differential charges in various countries. We need a deeper comparative to help in this discussion. If the Minister had said, Multichoice increased prices in the past based on the cedi depreciation alone, and expects them to reduce prices with the appreciation, that will be cool. But by comparing with other countries, issues of taxes and other factors will be drawn into this negotiation. But Minister, you once said data cost can't be just reduced like that. By your directive, I hope the transport Minister will acknowledge British Airways to reduce ticket prices.
Charles oppong 4 months ago

simple as ABC,when dolar was 17 to the cedis they were chargn that price in dollars,now that dollar is 13 to dolar,they shuld charge that amount in cedis,just revoke their linces or close their office if they can't comply.bco ...
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simple as ABC,when dolar was 17 to the cedis they were chargn that price in dollars,now that dollar is 13 to dolar,they shuld charge that amount in cedis,just revoke their linces or close their office if they can't comply.bcos politics my NPP "ll not support Sam George
Aku 4 months ago

Unnecessary fight. Is cable a necessity? Do you need it for news in Ghana? Does it educate the youth? Is it not entertainment? If you cannot afford let it go and buy something cheaper. NDC and the dumbing of the masses. Let� ...
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Unnecessary fight. Is cable a necessity? Do you need it for news in Ghana? Does it educate the youth? Is it not entertainment? If you cannot afford let it go and buy something cheaper. NDC and the dumbing of the masses. Let’s entertain them, numb them with sweet words
Aku 4 months ago

Matter of fact where is the competition? The market forces that are Ghanaian based to give this foreign entity a run for their money

Matter of fact where is the competition? The market forces that are Ghanaian based to give this foreign entity a run for their money
Honorary President 4 months ago

Increase competition, encourage other providers with incentives

Increase competition, encourage other providers with incentives
Samuka 4 months ago

This fool called Sam George thinks he can tell a private Company how much it's products should be sold

This fool called Sam George thinks he can tell a private Company how much it's products should be sold
5646 4 months ago

Right move, why are they charting we Ghanaians like that, if not they should park their things n go to their country call South Africa

Right move, why are they charting we Ghanaians like that, if not they should park their things n go to their country call South Africa
Paul 4 months ago

I use that service not and know not their terms relative to the laws. However if their conduct is found not unopposed to the law, then let's all pedal with the minister against industrial dishonesty.

I use that service not and know not their terms relative to the laws. However if their conduct is found not unopposed to the law, then let's all pedal with the minister against industrial dishonesty.
Azure 4 months ago

Please! Please! please! SUSPEND DSTV NOW IF THEY WON'T REDUCE SUBSCRIPTION FEE. WE TIRED OF EXTORTION

Please! Please! please! SUSPEND DSTV NOW IF THEY WON'T REDUCE SUBSCRIPTION FEE. WE TIRED OF EXTORTION
Jonas 4 months ago

DSTV have been ripping people off for ages because they have a monopoly. The minister should invite and grant more licenses to other companies in that sector to encourage competion which can reduce prices. DSTV can even give ...
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DSTV have been ripping people off for ages because they have a monopoly. The minister should invite and grant more licenses to other companies in that sector to encourage competion which can reduce prices. DSTV can even give consumers what they really want to watch like football only bouquets at very reduced prices instead of the useless and expensive crap that they have been shoving down our throats at high prices. Revoke their licence if they won't comply.
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DDT 4 months ago

When their service is suspended, they will reduce the price. When persuasion fails, force must be applied. The management are even stupid because the cheaper the price, the more subscriptions.

When their service is suspended, they will reduce the price. When persuasion fails, force must be applied. The management are even stupid because the cheaper the price, the more subscriptions.
Dr Joojo deHeer 4 months ago

fiercely pursue the sanity we urgently need in the system. The sheer lack of accountability and impunity has been made to seep too deep into the strata of our economy and that needs resetting.
Gladly,we have seen the ministe ...
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fiercely pursue the sanity we urgently need in the system. The sheer lack of accountability and impunity has been made to seep too deep into the strata of our economy and that needs resetting.
Gladly,we have seen the minister of health, Akandoh doing same. He subject matter deputy is about to drive her own exciting KPIs.
Ministers must not just occupy positions and draw salaries and benefits from our taxes. Their impact must be measurable and visible to the ordinary citizens. The days of sloganeering and propaganda must give way to cashable impact.
Politics must not be reduced to a vehicle for personal wealth acquisition but a real tool for delivering real solutions.
Akua 4 months ago

WHAT ABOUT GOTV ? THEY SHOULD REDUCE DRASTICALLY. ALSO BEFORE THEY INCREASE PRICES THEY SHOULD SEEK APPROVAL FROM PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATION, PURC , LIKE ECG AND WATER COMPANY

WHAT ABOUT GOTV ? THEY SHOULD REDUCE DRASTICALLY. ALSO BEFORE THEY INCREASE PRICES THEY SHOULD SEEK APPROVAL FROM PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATION, PURC , LIKE ECG AND WATER COMPANY
Efo Kofi 4 months ago

Yourself do you take ghanaians seriously kwaashiaa

Yourself do you take ghanaians seriously kwaashiaa
Jimbo 4 months ago

Ghanaians should boycott the services of multichoice. What do they take us for? Why should Ghanaians be the one to pay the highest tariffs for their services? Is it due to taxes imposed on them by government? If that is the c ...
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Ghanaians should boycott the services of multichoice. What do they take us for? Why should Ghanaians be the one to pay the highest tariffs for their services? Is it due to taxes imposed on them by government? If that is the case, then the taxes should be reviewed bcos, Ghanaians are neither the richest nor the father Christmas on this continent.
TrueTrue 4 months ago

I AM IMPRESSED BY SAM GEORGE. GO ON, GEORGE, SUSPEND THEIR LICENSE IF THEY FAIL TO COMPLY! I HOPE OTHER MINISTERS ARE WATCHING!

I AM IMPRESSED BY SAM GEORGE. GO ON, GEORGE, SUSPEND THEIR LICENSE IF THEY FAIL TO COMPLY! I HOPE OTHER MINISTERS ARE WATCHING!
Ghanaba kwaku 4 months ago

Why this cry? How many Ghanaians use DSTV?
They will never take us seriously because The minister is not serious himself.
Ghanaians are thinking of what they will eat and you are there fighting over DSTV subscription reduc ...
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Why this cry? How many Ghanaians use DSTV?
They will never take us seriously because The minister is not serious himself.
Ghanaians are thinking of what they will eat and you are there fighting over DSTV subscription reduction.
Will ordinary Ghanaian eat DSTV and sleep?
Is that the most important thing to do for ordinary Ghanaian? This is total misplaced priority.
Clynns 4 months ago

Charlie you talk paaa

Charlie you talk paaa
Kofi Seaman. 4 months ago

Ghanaians must troop to MultiChoice offices and demonstrate. The Ghanaian have been taken for granted for far too long due to our sympathetic nature. It is time to roar !

Ghanaians must troop to MultiChoice offices and demonstrate. The Ghanaian have been taken for granted for far too long due to our sympathetic nature. It is time to roar !
AK 4 months ago

Revoke their license. Period.DSTV IS NOT BIGGER THAN GHANA

Revoke their license. Period.DSTV IS NOT BIGGER THAN GHANA
Tweaa 4 months ago

Sam did you see what PRICE CONTROL did to the Acheampong regime ? We don’t need that right now

Sam did you see what PRICE CONTROL did to the Acheampong regime ? We don’t need that right now
Tugatuga 4 months ago

DStv should either eeduces their subscription prices or be shown the exit. Too much nonsense in this country.

DStv should either eeduces their subscription prices or be shown the exit. Too much nonsense in this country.
Dan 4 months ago

DSTV your monopoly makes you arrogant

DSTV your monopoly makes you arrogant
Obroniba 4 months ago

Sack them out so we can enjoy our GTV and Ghanaian content. Resetting Ghana in progress. You comply and stay or pack off

Sack them out so we can enjoy our GTV and Ghanaian content. Resetting Ghana in progress. You comply and stay or pack off
Of 4 months ago

Dstv is not compulsory please

Dstv is not compulsory please
Ogyam 4 months ago

Cedi falls you increase prices. Cedi rises you should decrease the price. Simple

Cedi falls you increase prices. Cedi rises you should decrease the price. Simple
Yaw 4 months ago

Yes you are right. During the women African games recently, Ghana had a match against South Africa. DSTV highlited the SA team alone for about 3 days and nota single one on the Black Queens. All the attention was on the SA t ...
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Yes you are right. During the women African games recently, Ghana had a match against South Africa. DSTV highlited the SA team alone for about 3 days and nota single one on the Black Queens. All the attention was on the SA team. This is unfair and unacceptable. I wish we get our own foreign soccer channel and forget about them
Joy 4 months ago

Ghanaians pay too much on communication issues

Ghanaians pay too much on communication issues
Christine 4 months ago

So Sam..plenty talk..you knows about the sale...this is all hot air

So Sam..plenty talk..you knows about the sale...this is all hot air
Kyinkyinaatwan 4 months ago

Then what are trade and transport ministers doing about traders and transport operators refused to reduce prices of goods and services? It's true that inflation is down and the cedi appreciated but many goods and services pro ...
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Then what are trade and transport ministers doing about traders and transport operators refused to reduce prices of goods and services? It's true that inflation is down and the cedi appreciated but many goods and services providers are adamant to reduce prices. Why is it that the minister is not inviting DStv to listen to their side of the story to reach amicable solution ? This entrenched position won't help anyone in the end.
Makaa-maka 4 months ago

Why is that the minister is not asking the gov't to reduce or scrap some taxes before descending on DStv? The company collects taxes on behalf of the gov't apart from traditional Company taxes paid to gov't, taxes like Vat, N ...
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Why is that the minister is not asking the gov't to reduce or scrap some taxes before descending on DStv? The company collects taxes on behalf of the gov't apart from traditional Company taxes paid to gov't, taxes like Vat, NHIL, GETFUND and covid levy. Why are we crying or blaming DStv for higher subscriptions as against other countries? What's the gov't also doing to bring down prices as appreciation of the cedi and reduction in inflation alone is not enough to reduce subscriptions. Has the minister forgotten that after reduction in inflation and the cedi appreciation, water and electricity bills have seen upward adjustments since they took over? As a commercial entity, it will pass on to the consumer so the minister shouldn't behave as if it's not the gov't to be blamed but the company. Sam George is fighting a loosing battle and wants to attract applause from the ignorant people. Let the gov't reduces the taxes and the utilities and see if DStv won't do same. Talk to them and arrive at a reasonable point than throwing his weight around. Sam George is a minister of state but not a party minister, he stands in for Ghana but not his party, ndc, so he must apply diplomacy in all his dealings. His public outbursts must stop immediately he was sworn in as a minister of state. Clearly, he is exposing his immaturity on the job. Kai.
Tom Boy Jones 4 months ago

This guy is a joker! A private business paaa. If people can’t afford they should just boycott or stop subscribing and government can bring a better package to the people! This posture is just for fans. This guy is just clue ...
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This guy is a joker! A private business paaa. If people can’t afford they should just boycott or stop subscribing and government can bring a better package to the people! This posture is just for fans. This guy is just clueless. The effects will kick soon enough!
Koo Nima 4 months ago

Sam do same to the MTN network their data, even when you don't use it for downloading get finished in no time.

Sam do same to the MTN network their data, even when you don't use it for downloading get finished in no time.
Nicholas Osman 4 months ago

Let them pack and leave ,there are so many of multi media out there waiting to enter the Ghanaian Market.Their Ghanaian Manager is Npp Man ,wicked people who has no Ghana At heart.always wanted to see Ghanaians Suffering .God ...
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Let them pack and leave ,there are so many of multi media out there waiting to enter the Ghanaian Market.Their Ghanaian Manager is Npp Man ,wicked people who has no Ghana At heart.always wanted to see Ghanaians Suffering .God will punish them one after another.
They r talking us for a fool 4 months ago

Stop using them and find other alternatives

Stop using them and find other alternatives
UK boy 4 months ago

Childish politics, he talk as if private company belong to government or ndc

Childish politics, he talk as if private company belong to government or ndc
STANLEY W. A 4 months ago

Sam George is doing a great job. However, he should carefully consider the potential consequences of revoking their license.

Before taking any action, it’s important to thoroughly analyze the implications. Instead of rev ...
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Sam George is doing a great job. However, he should carefully consider the potential consequences of revoking their license.

Before taking any action, it’s important to thoroughly analyze the implications. Instead of revoking licenses, I suggest expanding market access by granting licenses to more companies offering similar products. This would promote healthy competition, which could ultimately drive prices down for consumers.

While DSTV’s position is understandable—monopolies naturally seek to protect their market share—the long-term solution lies in fostering competition. A more open market benefits everyone by encouraging innovation and affordability.
Michael Opoku Adarkwa 4 months ago

Are you the one to dictate for them why

Are you the one to dictate for them why
Hahaha 4 months ago

They should close down the entire company and restore our fibre cables and if there's cheap internet data Dstv won't be important to Ghanaians, the while dstv thing is nonsense and stupid, it should abolished asap

They should close down the entire company and restore our fibre cables and if there's cheap internet data Dstv won't be important to Ghanaians, the while dstv thing is nonsense and stupid, it should abolished asap
Mr. Wise 4 months ago

Please, Mr. Minister, I never allow them to take us as fools….
Take their license if they will not agree to reduce the price period….

Please, Mr. Minister, I never allow them to take us as fools….
Take their license if they will not agree to reduce the price period….
Nii Kotei 4 months ago

The Minister should continue to engage them and stop the threats. DSTV fees are high in Ghana as compared to Nigeria, and using population size as a determining factor may not make the full sense. The prices must be reduced b ...
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The Minister should continue to engage them and stop the threats. DSTV fees are high in Ghana as compared to Nigeria, and using population size as a determining factor may not make the full sense. The prices must be reduced but a social media banter dents Ghana’s investment image.
Sankara Thomas 4 months ago

Alex okyere, a Ghanaian is the problem. Go ahead and suspend their operations.

Alex okyere, a Ghanaian is the problem. Go ahead and suspend their operations.
Alhaji Moro 4 months ago

Does that boy have the power to show a business or a company how much they should sell their product ? Is he now controlling private es on the market ? Close DSTV down and see what the youth will do to you and your NDC

Does that boy have the power to show a business or a company how much they should sell their product ? Is he now controlling private es on the market ? Close DSTV down and see what the youth will do to you and your NDC
Onipa nua 2 months ago

Ghanaians should stop patronizing them ..simple

Ghanaians should stop patronizing them ..simple

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