Staff Reporter FORMER Miss Universe 1992 contestants concluded their reunion tour in Namibia with a visit to Michelle McLean Primary School, highlighting the ongoing impact of education and youth empowerment initiatives championed by Michelle McLean. …
Miss Universe sisters support education in NamibiaNamibia Minute.
Monday, 11 May 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Monday, 11 May 2026
Windhoek—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Person
Michelle McLean
Also known as: McLean · former Miss Universe Michelle Mclean · McLean-Bailey
Miss Universe 1992 who hosts pageant reunions and runs the Michelle McLean Children Trust in Namibia.
In coverage
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
- March 2026
More than three decades after Michelle McLean was crowned Miss Universe, she is finally welcoming the friends who shared that moment with her – not on stage, but on a journey across her home country. …
Gondwana: Miss Universe 1992 Returns to Namibia… r long-term goal remains to soar the nation’s flag on international stages. “Right now, my biggest goal is to represent Namibia at Miss Universe and make my country proud,” she says, adding that she believes Namibia can again win the global crown first achieved by Michelle McLean …
Haimbala returns to Miss Namibia, eyes Miss Universe… Other speakers on the day included former Miss Universe Michelle Mclean, NAC Board Chairperson Dr Leake Hangala, NCAA Board Deputy Chairperson Martha Hitenanye, who all emphasised and reaffirmed their commitment to the cause. …
Namibia commits to empower women in aviation… The summit also featured contributions from prominent figures, including former Miss Universe Michelle McLean, NAC Board Chairperson Dr. …
Namibia reaffirms commitment to empower women in aviation- November 2025
… Now married to former Miss Universe 1992 and Gondwana’s representative and business officer for North America, Michelle McLean, the football superstar spoke on the theme ‘Success Under Pressure’. …
Legendary Manchester United Goalkeeper inspires at Go4Gold- October 2025
… At the forefront of Gondwana Collection’s international engagement is Michelle McLean, appointed earlier this year as the company’s representative and business officer for North America. …
Bridging Namibia and Global Luxury Markets- February 2025
Miss Universe 1992 Michelle McLean says it is through founding president Sam Nujoma’s support, mentorship and guidance that she has been able to promote Namibia internationally. …
Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean says Nujoma motivated her to be more than a beauty queen- June 2022
… With the title, Chani also became the second Namibian to hold one of the biggest international pageant titles, after Michelle McLean won Miss Universe in 1992. …
Chani on Her Journey as Miss Supranational- May 2022
It’s been 30 years since Michelle McLean was crowned Miss Universe – on 9 May 1992, in Bangkok, Thailand – and till today she’s still committed to fulfilling her promises to the children of Namibia. …
Looking Back: 30 Years Since Michelle McLean Won Miss Universe
Society
Former Miss Universe contestants visit Namibian school for youth support
The News
Former Miss Universe 1992 contestants, including Michelle McLean, concluded a reunion tour in Namibia with a visit to Michelle McLean Primary School in Otjomuise, celebrating education and youth empowerment initiatives. The event brought together 14 international titleholders to support efforts aimed at uplifting underprivileged youth through the Michelle McLean Children Trust.
26 March 2026 · Informanté →
Thursday 26 March
Former Miss Universe contestants visit Namibian school for youth support
Former Miss Universe 1992 contestants, including Michelle McLean, concluded a reunion tour in Namibia with a visit to Michelle McLean Primary School in Otjomuise, celebrating education and youth empowerment initiatives. The event brought together 14 international titleholders to support efforts aimed at uplifting underprivileged youth through the Michelle McLean Children Trust.
26 March 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 20 March
Miss Universe 1992 Michelle McLean hosts pageant reunion in Namibia
Michelle McLean, crowned Miss Universe in 1992, is hosting 14 former contestants from that year on a March safari tour across Namibia, visiting Okapuka, Swakopmund, and Etosha while showcasing her charitable foundation and conservation efforts in her home country.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 9 March
Former runner-up returns to Miss Namibia pageant
Albertina Haimbala, who finished as first runner-up in the 2023 Miss Namibia pageant and later competed as Miss Earth Namibia in 2024, has returned to compete in the 2026 pageant, aiming to represent Namibia at Miss Universe.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia commits to empowering women in aviation sector
At a Women in Aviation Namibia summit held Friday at Droombos in Windhoek, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing women in aviation through aligned national policies and regional frameworks, while emphasizing that women should pursue roles based on merit and capability rather than gender. Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi and Gender Equality and Child Welfare Minister Emma Kantema highlighted that aviation must provide structured pathways, mentorship, and accountability to close the gap in female representation in technical and leadership roles.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia reaffirms commitment to empowering women in aviation
Government leaders and industry stakeholders at the Women in Aviation Namibia Summit emphasised the need for inclusive opportunities and mentorship for women in the aviation sector, with the Prime Minister noting that women should pursue roles based on merit and capability, and the Minister of Gender Equality stressing the need for structured pathways and accountability to address women's underrepresentation in technical and leadership roles.
9 March 2026 · Informanté →