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Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has revealed that DStv has deactivated nearly one million decoders as part of efforts to curb cross-border piracy between Nigeria and Ghana.
Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has revealed that DStv has deactivated nearly one million decoders as part of efforts to curb cross-border piracy between Nigeria and Ghana.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, September 29, 2025, Mr. George explained that the step was necessary to tackle the persistent challenge of unauthorised decoders flooding the Ghanaian market.
“So far, DStv has deactivated close to a million ghost boxes over a period of time,” he disclosed.
Mr. George also hailed as “unprecedented” MultiChoice Africa’s decision to offer Ghanaian subscribers between 33% and 50% more value on their packages, firmly dismissing suggestions that the company had introduced similar incentives in the past.
“I have heard people say that DStv has done this before; that is not correct. That is why the presser I did, I said this is unprecedented in DStv’s own marketing modules,” he stressed.
The Minister emphasised that the new arrangement was a major concession tailored specifically for the Ghanaian market and formed part of broader reforms to improve fairness and value for subscribers.
