… Davids was also a field presenter on ‘Landbouweekliks’ on DSTV’s channel 147. VIA head of channel Azelia Morkel says Davids joined the ‘Landbouweekliks’ team and the larger VIA family in 2024. …
Singer, TV presenter Johnny Davids dies aged 49Namibia Minute.
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… Households relied on MultiChoice through its satellite service DStv to watch football, news, movies and popular soap operas. …
MultiChoice in ‘uncharted’ waters …but denies troublesA bold new era for African youth entertainment is on the horizon as BASE Pulse, a dynamic new multiplatform youth culture channel, prepares to officially switch on across Africa soon on DStv Channel 322. …
BASE Pulse set to switch on across Africa- February 2026
… I was super excited that DSTV saw my vision for the project and brought it to life. …
A national journey over a shared fire… Now, South Africa has its own version. ‘Die Kantoor’, the 14th international adaptation within the franchise, premiered on DSTV’s kykNET on 18 January and on streaming service Showmax on 20 January. …
‘Die Kantoor’ Captures Essence of a Global Comedy Classic… The PSL collectively sells television rights – most notably to SuperSport, carried on DStv – through multi-year agreements worth billions of rand. …
Stars demand broadcast pie slice- December 2025
… 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- August 2025
… (Image: Sourced / X) One racism row after another To understand the current furore, one must detour to another racial scandal, this one involving the young black hosts of a popular, DStv-hosted podcast called Open Chats. …
Gayton McKenzie’s repeated use of K-word unlikely to damage his standing within PA- April 2025
… 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- December 2023
… h line, while News24 reported, “Superman of Namibia wins Munga in record time.” Coetzee has since returned to work in Windhoek, but yesterday said that interviews were still streaming in. “Yes, its been in the SA media and I’m also on Kyknet’s ‘Die Groot Ontbyt’ programme on Dstv …
Coetzee tames Big Munga in record time
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Singer and TV presenter Johnny Davids dies at 49
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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 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 →