DSTV

Also known as: DStv Channel 322 · DStv Explora

DStv — satellite and streaming pay-TV service offering sports, movies, news, and entertainment packages across Southern Africa.

2019-11-152026-10-06

What’s been said

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September 2026
8 SeptThe Namibian
DStv will introduce a dedicated sport-only package reportedly costing from R399 a month
Source
“Its sport package will be the first dedicated sport-only offering from DStv and is reportedly expected to cost from R399 a month.”
DStv introduces standalone sport, news package
3 SeptWindhoek Observer
DStv has unveiled massive changes to packages in South Africa
Source
“DStv has unveiled massive changes to its packages in South Africa following the Multichoice takeover by Canal+, with the first overhaul of streaming options revealed.”
End of DStv as you know it in South Africa
June 2026
2 JunWindhoek 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
February 2026
23 FebNew 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
December 2025
16 DecThe 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
April 2025
5 AprThe 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
September 2023
10 SeptThe 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
July 2020
20 JulThe 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 readies sport, news standalone package in South Africa

The News

Multichoice Namibia is preparing to overhaul DStv's package structure in South Africa following Canal+'s takeover, with a new sport-only offering expected to cost from R399 a month and focus on football, cricket, and news. The South African revamp is expected to introduce five new bouquets—Starter, Select, Sport, Movies & Series, and Premium—though it remains unclear whether these changes will be introduced in Namibia.

8 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 8 September

DStv readies sport, news standalone package in South Africa
Multichoice Namibia is preparing to overhaul DStv's package structure in South Africa following Canal+'s takeover, with a new sport-only offering expected to cost from R399 a month and focus on football, cricket, and news. The South African revamp is expected to introduce five new bouquets—Starter, Select, Sport, Movies & Series, and Premium—though it remains unclear whether these changes will be introduced in Namibia.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Matias Simon and Tuuli Angala win Nedbank Citi Dash elite categories
Matias Simon won the elite men's category in 29 minutes and 40 seconds, while Tuuli Angala claimed the elite women's title in 35 minutes and 50 seconds at Sunday's Nedbank Citi Dash in Windhoek. Petrus Nuule and Martha Samuel won the under-18 men's and women's categories respectively.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Sixth Nedbank Citi Dash draws athletes and runners to Windhoek
The Nedbank Citi Dash brought competitive and recreational runners together in Windhoek on 6 September for a morning of road running, featuring 10km and 5km fun runs alongside a 10km elite competition. The 168-athlete elite run comprised 116 men and 52 women, with Matias Simon winning the men's category in 29 minutes and 40 seconds.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 5 September

Opinion: Parliament livestream turned into entertainment spectacle
A Namibian Sun columnist argues that since parliament went live, it has become a soap opera focused on theatrics rather than lawmaking, with MPs performing for cameras instead of conducting legislative business.
5 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 3 September

Nedbank Citi Dash sixth edition attracts over 2,000 runners
The Nedbank Citi Dash, a major road-running event on the spring calendar, will take place on Sunday at Windhoek High School's Vegkop Stadium and is expected to attract more than 2,000 runners. The sixth edition features elite 10km runs with qualifying times, a 10km fun run, and a 5km family run, with the weekend starting Saturday with a LiveXpo race village.
3 September 2026 · New Era →
Nedbank Citi Dash road-running event set for September 6
The sixth edition of Namibia's Nedbank Citi Dash will take place at Windhoek High School's Vegkop Stadium on 6 September, expected to attract over 2,000 runners across elite, recreational, and family categories.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
DStv launches new streaming packages in South Africa after Canal+ takeover
DStv has introduced new streaming packages—Starter, Select, Sports, Movies & Series, and Premium—launching on 17 September, with prices ranging from R99 to R799 per month. The overhaul includes a separate Sports package for the first time and applies only to streaming, not satellite decoders.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 30 August

MTC denies stealing customer data at trade fair discussion
MTC's data adviser said the mobile operator does not steal customer data and charges consumption-based on actual usage. He attributed rapid data depletion to video streaming on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, and advised customers to reduce video quality or use data-saving features.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 27 August

Running boom takes hold across Namibia post-pandemic
Namibia is experiencing a surge in recreational running participation, driven by pandemic-era outdoor exercise freedoms and a global shift toward mental health and community fitness. The country now hosts more than 40 running events annually, with participation growing rapidly across all age groups and communities.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 2 June

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →