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DSTV

Also known as: DStv Channel 322 · DStv Explora

Pay-TV broadcaster offering movies, sports, and local programming including cooking and youth culture content across Namibia and Africa.

2019-11-152026-06-25

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. June 2026
  2. Windhoek Observer

    DStv launched a new Movies Showcase from June to August

    Source

    DStv and GOtv have launched a new "Movies Showcase" that will bring a wide range of films to viewers from June to August.

    DStv and GOtv launch blockbuster movie showcase
  3. February 2026
  4. New Era

    DSTV saw and brought to life the project vision

    Source

    I was super excited that DSTV saw my vision for the project and brought it to life.

    A national journey over a shared fire
  5. December 2025
  6. The Namibian

    DStv recorded a 4% growth in subscriptions

    Source

    Nesongano says DStv subscriptions grew by 4%, potentially due to ongoing sports programming such as the English Premier League, while GoTV subscriptions decreased by 3%, possibly a result of competition from over-the-top streaming platforms.

    Namibians spend N$928 million on data in three months
  7. April 2025
  8. The Namibian

    DSTV is crashing

    Source

    This happens due to a lack of entertainment – DStv is crashing, the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation only runs streams from State House and One Africa is … do they still exist?

    Goats, Loophole Lawyers and Legal Gymnastics: Namibia’s Latest Debate
  9. September 2023
  10. The Namibian

    DSTV is airing 13 Namibian films on its platform and Showmax

    Source

    'The Funeral' is part of a historic project that sees 13 Namibian films screened on DStv and Showmax.

    Unapologetically Namibian
  11. July 2020
  12. The Namibian

    DSTV offers Box Office for watching new film releases with family

    Source

    DStv's Box Office, on the other hand, offers the opportunity to watch new releases with the family.

    South Africa On Our Screens
Business

DStv and GOtv launch seasonal movies showcase

The News

DStv and GOtv have launched a "Movies Showcase" running from June to August, featuring blockbuster movies, popular favourites and classic films across various genres designed for family and group viewing. The lineup includes international titles such as Spider-Man: Far From Home, Wicked, Rampage and others, available across multiple channels.

2 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Tuesday 2 June

  1. DStv and GOtv launch seasonal movies showcase

    DStv and GOtv have launched a "Movies Showcase" running from June to August, featuring blockbuster movies, popular favourites and classic films across various genres designed for family and group viewing. The lineup includes international titles such as Spider-Man: Far From Home, Wicked, Rampage and others, available across multiple channels.

    2 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Friday 17 April

  1. Singer and TV presenter Johnny Davids dies at 49

    Johnny Davids, a Namibian-born singer, TV presenter, radio host and sports commentator, died aged 49 in the early hours of Thursday morning, believed to have suffered a heart attack. He was known for his Afrikaans music, work on DSTV's 'Landbouweekliks' and SuperSport commentary, and recently published his autobiography 'Boytjie'.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 March

  1. MultiChoice discontinues Showmax as streaming competition intensifies

    MultiChoice Namibia is phasing out its Showmax streaming service following a comprehensive review, citing significant financial losses and shifting viewer preferences toward on-demand streaming platforms. The company says the decision is part of a broader digital strategy and that it will redirect resources to DStv Stream, though the move has prompted concerns from local filmmakers about reduced platforms for African content.

    13 March 2026 · New Era

Monday 2 March

  1. BASE Pulse launches as African youth culture channel on DStv

    BASE Pulse, a multiplatform youth culture channel created by Pulse Entertainment, is set to launch on DStv Channel 322 across Africa soon. The channel will blend music, storytelling, and digital content to empower African creatives and connect them to global opportunities through programming including music, pop culture, documentaries, and interactive music blocks.

    2 March 2026 · New Era

Monday 23 February

  1. Cooking show 'Op die pad met my Potjie' unites Namibians over shared traditions

    A new DSTV/KykNet series hosted by Joalette De Villiers travels across Namibia to feature people, places, and stories centred around potjie cooking, a tradition the creator Pedro Mendoza sees as a unifying symbol across Namibia's diverse cultures. The show highlights guests' authentic connections to their potjie recipes and traditions, with the fireside setting fostering honest conversations.

    23 February 2026 · New Era

Saturday 21 February

  1. South Africa's 'Die Kantoor' adapts global Office comedy formula

    An Afrikaans adaptation of 'The Office', the 14th international version of the format, premiered in South Africa on 18 January, following office workers at a processed meat company led by a bumbling but well-meaning manager played by Albert Pretorius. The series retains the mockumentary style and awkward humour of its British and American predecessors while offering distinctly southern African storylines and cast.

    21 February 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 16 February

  1. African Stars demands payment for broadcast rights

    African Stars chairman Salomo Hei says the club must be consulted and compensated for broadcasting its matches, arguing that clubs deserve fair value as the Namibia Premier Football League moves toward professionalism. The dispute follows an NFA announcement of a partnership with NBC and OneAfrica Television to broadcast league fixtures, with Stars subsequently demanding N$100,000 per game plus damages if their home matches are aired without payment.

    16 February 2026 · New Era

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