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Streaming service operated by MultiChoice that is discontinuing operations in Namibia due to financial losses and shifting viewer preferences.
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The Namibian
Jane the Virgin is currently streaming on Showmax
The Namibian
'Godfather of Harlem' is available 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 →