Also known as: former Miss Universe Michelle Mclean
Miss Universe 1992 who hosts pageant reunions and runs the Michelle McLean Children Trust in Namibia.
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The Namibian
Michelle McLean established the Michelle McLean Children Trust
“McLean says she has been privileged to be able to leverage the Miss Namibia and Miss Universe titles to establish the Michelle McLean Children Trust, which is a great passion of hers.”
Looking Back: 30 Years Since Michelle McLean Won Miss UniverseThe Namibian
Michelle McLean started the Michelle McLean University, a coaching platform for women and men
“as an entrepreneur I started a business in property, jewellery, media training, brand activation marketing and the Michelle McLean University, which is a coaching platform for women and men of all ages.”
Looking Back: 30 Years Since Michelle McLean Won Miss UniverseThe Namibian
Michelle McLean is consultant for the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board
“I'm now a consultant for the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, representing Namibia internationally for investment and tourism”
Looking Back: 30 Years Since Michelle McLean Won Miss UniverseThe Namibian
Michelle McLean is global brand ambassador for the Ohlthaver and List Group
“I'm the global brand ambassador for one of the most successful businesses in Namibia, the Ohlthaver and List Group.”
Looking Back: 30 Years Since Michelle McLean Won Miss UniverseThe Namibian
Michelle McLean was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand at age 19
“In 1992 Michelle McLean was only 19 years old when she was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand, becoming the first and only Namibian woman to win the title.”
In Case You Forgot: Celebrity EditionFormer 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →