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Monday, 11 May 2026
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Organization

Netflix

Streaming platform with recent content placements from Namibian producers including DJ Dozza.

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In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. March 2020
  2. February 2020
  3. This is the question at the centre of Netflix’s ‘The Messiah’ (2020). A 10-episode thriller that imagines what may or may not be the return of Jesus.

    The Namibian

    Have A Little Faith In ‘The Messiah'
  4. Sadly, offering very little in the way of how to help or hope for the mentally ill, ‘Horse Girl’ is vivid and vicarious, confusing and even a little frustrating but ultimately well-meaning and intriguingly wrought. ‘Horse Girl’ (2020) is now streaming on Netflix.

    The Namibian

    Brie Shines in ‘Horse Girl'
  5. Recently confirmed for a third season, one can only hope women fare better as the story progresses, because as anyone who has watched this instalment to the end can attest, the murderous adventures of Joe Goldberg aren’t done yet. ‘You’ (2019) is now streaming on Netflix.

    The Namibian

    Women Don't Win in ‘You' 2
  6. January 2020
  7. ‘Don’t F**ck with Cats’ makes a sobering case against the viewer, the liker and the provocative online sleuth as Thompson turns to us in the docuseries’ last scene and asks… “Are you complicit?” ‘Don’t F*ck with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer’ (2019) is now streaming on Netflix

    The Namibian

    We are the Monster in ‘Don't F**k with Cats'
  8. The story of celebrity yogi Bikram Choudhury gets decidedly Harvey Weinstein in Netflix’s ‘Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator’ (2019).

    The Namibian

    ‘Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator'
  9. December 2019
  10. Certainly a fantastic feature film debut for the French-born Diop, whose father is Senegalese musician Wasis Diop, ‘Atlantics’ is a must watch to hear the oft told migrant story articulated with soul, vision and a little haunting. ‘Atlantics’ (2019) is now streaming on Netflix in

    The Namibian

    ‘Atlantics' is Haunting
  11. A complex and far-reaching scandal, the ‘Panama Papers’ are put in terms we can just about wrap our heads around in ‘The Laundromat’ (2019), Steven Soderbergh’s Netflix feature starring Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, Antonio Banderas, Jeffrey Wright and Nonso Anozie.

    The Namibian

    ‘The Laundromat'
Business

MultiChoice discontinues Showmax as streaming competition intensifies

The News

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

  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

Thursday 12 March

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

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