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The 14 best international series on Showmax this July, from Perry Mason to I Know This Much Is True

Legal drama? Tick. Fantasy good enough to replace Game of Thrones? Tick. Heartstring-tugging sagas? Also tick.

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Binge The Outsider, the best Stephen King adaptation in years

Stephen King’s The Outsider is a top-notch adaptation that will grip you from the very beginning.

The 5 best new movies on Showmax right now

Looking for a shakeup to your movie schedule? Check out these new ones just landed on Showmax.

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Madam & Mercy: Madam addresses her haters

She’s been ridiculed and sometimes called names, but Madam chooses to rise above the negativity and criticism. All she wants to do is inspire.

Live sports streaming in West Africa this week

Finally, you can watch your fave sports LIVE on Showmax again, including English Premier League, La Liga and Serie A.

Live sports streaming in East Africa this week

Finally, you can watch your fave sports LIVE on Showmax again, including English Premier League, La Liga and Serie A, plus the best magazine shows and sports doccies.

Losing Lerato (2019)

After being denied access to his daughter, a father goes to extreme lengths to see her. He kidnaps her from school, throwing his life into chaos.

Live sport to stream on Showmax this week

Sports fans are champing at the bit to get their live sports fix. Watch some top-flight football this week live on Showmax.

What’s leaving Showmax this month

Make sure you binge these series and movies before they leave Showmax.

What’s new on Showmax East Africa in July 2020

Express episodes of Selina, Kina and Kovu, plus Yvonne Orji’s comedy special and the best of British series, including Victoria, Britannia and more.

Mercy and Ike: “Why are they all in our business?”

The latest episodes of Mercy and Ike lands on Showmax every Sunday, straight after it airs on Africa Magic Showcase.

Housekeepers S2: Did the Ngubanes have a hand in June’s murder?

Linda falls deeper into the rabbit hole when the Ngubanes hire her as their housekeeper. Her new employers are not to be messed with.

Selina, Kina and all your favourite Maisha Magic shows now express on Showmax

No more waiting for the latest episodes! Selina, Kina, Kovu. Njoro wa Uba and Pete come express to Showmax after they air on Maisha Magic.

The River: Nomonde returns with a lot of trouble following right behind her

Nomonde’s moral compass is a bit off. She disappears for months and even fails to attend her sister’s funeral. On top of that, she’s in deep trouble.

Gomora: Tensions increase between family members

Gomora continues to heat up our winter with its fiery drama. This week, feuds intensify between family members.

The Queen: Shaka’s vengeance shakes up the Khoza household

There is no stopping Shaka from seeking revenge on his brother and cousin.

10 must-see Afrikaans short films to stream

Small, but perfectly formed – that’s what critics have said about these Afrikaans short films that have impressed critics.

Robot Chicken S10b now streaming only on Showmax

Robot Chicken S10 Part 2 is coming exclusively to Showmax on 29 June 2020!

What’s new on Showmax in West Africa in July 2020

July has landed, and its brought with it some seriously cool entertainment, from BBNaija Season 5 to a comedy special from one of Nigeria’s best exports.

Why live news is leaving Showmax

You may have noticed that live news is leaving Showmax. Here’s why.

Jimmi Gathu on Kina, working with Sainaipei Tande and what his wife thinks about his character

Legendary actor Jimmi Gathu clocks in a rock-solid performance in Maisha Magic’s drama series Kina, now streaming on Showmax.

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