Also known as: Showmax board · Showmax service
Streaming service operated by MultiChoice that is discontinuing operations in Namibia due to financial losses and shifting viewer preferences.
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Windhoek Observer
Showmax experienced expensive failure during transition to OTT
“After experiencing impressive growth from 2010 to 2023, the combined effects of macroeconomic factors and a difficult transition to OTT, marked by the expensive failure of Showmax, tore into the group.”
End of DStv as you know it in South AfricaNew Era
Showmax was an important platform for African productions
“Despite the challenges, Showmax has been an important platform for African productions, including content from Namibia.”
MultiChoice in ‘uncharted’ waters …but denies troublesThe Namibian
Showmax board announced plans to discontinue the streaming service
“The Showmax board has announced plans to discontinue the streaming service, citing long-term sustainability and strategic priorities.”
Showmax services to be phased outThe Namibian
Showmax says there will be no immediate disruption to service
“Subscribers have been assured that there will be no immediate disruption.”
Showmax services to be phased outThe Namibian
Showmax hosts NTFA-nominated films including 'Speel Aan', 'Lubinda', 'Wish for Death', 'Die Rooftog', 'Okalila'
New Era
Showmax featured DJ Dozza's 'Biekie Biekie' remix on Tyla's promotion
“Last year, his song, 'Champion', featured on Netflix's Young Famous & Africa, as well as 'Biekie Biekie' remix on Tyla's Showmax promotion.”
DJ Dozza grinds to the topThe Namibian
Showmax made available MultiChoice films including 'The Funeral', 'Die Rooftog', 'Is Love Enough?', and 'Kauna's ER'
“I've since taken on a leading role in 'Dreamers Season 1' and starred in recent Multichoice films like 'The Funeral', 'Die Rooftog', 'Is Love Enough?' and 'Kauna's ER' – all available on Showmax.”
Performing Pulls Introvert Dice Out Of His ShellThe Namibian
Showmax currently streams 'Little Fires Everywhere'
The Namibian
'Yvonne Orji: Momma, I Made It' is streaming on Showmax
“'Yvonne Orji: Momma, I Made It' (2020) is now streaming on Showmax.”
New HBO Special Proves Orji isn't MollyThe Namibian
'Insecure' (2020) is streaming on Showmax
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 →
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 →
Namibia's film industry has grown since independence, with local filmmakers now producing work that reaches international festivals and streaming platforms, though industry stakeholders say sustainable funding, distribution and marketing remain key challenges for long-term development.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
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 →
The Showmax board has announced plans to discontinue the streaming service, citing long-term sustainability and strategic priorities. Subscribers have been assured there will be no immediate disruption to their service.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
NTFA-nominated films are available on Showmax, YouTube, and at The Film Week (12–15 March), ahead of the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards on 28 March. The author encourages local audiences to engage with nominated films including 'Speel Aan' and '#LANDoftheBRAVEfilm', which each compete for eight awards.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →