Netflix — streaming platform featuring content including Namibian and Southern African productions examined in local arts coverage.
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The Namibian
Netflix has recently opened the platform to African storytellers
“It'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 OutThe Namibian
Netflix is streaming 'Da 5 Bloods' (2020)
The Namibian
Netflix produced documentary 'Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics'
“One 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 MindThe Namibian
Netflix produced 'Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich' (2020)
“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'The Namibian
Netflix currently streams 'The Lovebirds'
“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 RomcomThe Namibian
Netflix released 'Blood and Water' original television series on 20 May
“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 StorytellingThe Namibian
Netflix streams Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
“'Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj' is now streaming on Netflix.”
‘Patriot Act' Tackles Rent During Covid-19The Namibian
'Tigertail' (2020) is streaming on Netflix
“'Tigertail' (2020) is now streaming on Netflix.”
‘Tigertail' – the Tale of a Taiwanese ImmigrantThe Namibian
Netflix is introducing a host of hot, young singles in a reality show
The Namibian
Netflix is the platform for the movie 'Miracle in Cell No 7'
“The Netflix movie stars Turkish actors Aras Bulut I˙ynemli as Memo and Nisa Sofiya Aksongur as his young daughter Ova.”
A Tear-Jerker Of NoteA Namibian arts column examines Netflix's 'The Polygamist' series, arguing that beneath its drama about a wealthy businessman's crumbling empire lies a portrayal of absent fatherhood, generational trauma, and the emotional damage of status-seeking that resonates with South African audiences.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A Namibian arts column examines Netflix's 'The Polygamist' series, arguing that beneath its drama about a wealthy businessman's crumbling empire lies a portrayal of absent fatherhood, generational trauma, and the emotional damage of status-seeking that resonates with South African audiences.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →