Multiple award-winning Namibian film ‘Baxu and the Giants’ (2019) is set to make history when it becomes the first local film to be screened on Netflix. …
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- August 2020
… I’m afraid of what will happen if we don’t.” ‘American History X’ is currently available to stream on Netflix.
‘American History X' and Fallacies of White Supremacy… So it is in ‘The Old Guard’ (2020) – Netflix’s new superhero film in which a band of immortal soldiers have been trying to save the day since before recorded history. …
Action With Soul- July 2020
… Since the start of lockdown, Netflix has added numerous titles to the ocean of films with African films gaining their own category on the site. …
South Africa On Our ScreensIt’s really great to see South Africans tackling horror films, and where better to debut ‘8’ than Netflix, which has recently opened the platform to African storytellers. …
Prepare To Freak Out- June 2020
… Lindo is award worthy, the cinematography is often striking and the moment is pretty perfect. ‘Da 5 Bloods’ (2020) is now streaming on Netflix.
Vietnam War: The Vexing TruthOne of Netflix’s latest documentaries, ‘Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics’, is an 80-minute-long journey into the looney world of psychedelic drugs and the people who love to take them. …
Open Your Mind… A cryptic expression viewers may have seen on protester posters and in Netflix’s ‘Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich’ (2020), a documentary directed by Lisa Bryant detailing the multimillionaire’s rise to notoriety and his unbelievably long list of sexual offences. …
‘Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich'… Currently streaming on Netflix, the film was initially scheduled for a theatrical release by Paramount Pictures on 3 April 2020, but was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic closing theatres worldwide – a blessing in disguise. …
‘The Lovebirds' A Contemporary Romcom- May 2020
… The Netflix original television series follows Puleng, a teenage girl who goes under cover at a new school to see if the top student there is her sister who was kidnapped at birth. …
‘Blood and Water' is a Win for South African Storytelling
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MultiChoice discontinues Showmax as streaming competition intensifies
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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 →
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 →
Thursday 12 March
Namibia's inflation basket outdated, masks real cost pressures
Namibia's Consumer Price Index, based on spending data from 2009/10, significantly underestimates inflation experienced by households, particularly low-income earners who spend more on food and fuel. The basket is being updated in 2027, which may reveal inflation has been higher than headline figures suggest, widening inequality as wage adjustments fail to match actual cost-of-living increases for poorer households.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 7 February
Namibian creatives outline ambitious plans for 2026
From musicians and fashion designers to visual artists and comedians, Namibian creatives are entering 2026 with sharpened purpose, focusing on international expansion, sustainable careers, and industry unity. Common themes include building collaborative networks, prioritizing authenticity and mentorship, and reducing dependence on government support to create their own opportunities.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 26 January
DJ Dozza builds international career through quality production
Namibian producer Mentos Goagoseb, known as DJ Dozza, is gaining recognition locally and internationally through collaborations with German producer Leo Large, with recent placements on Netflix and Showmax, and upcoming releases planned for 2026.
26 January 2026 · New Era →