Organisation that hosts Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia pageants, positioning them as platforms for leadership, education, and social empowerment with Miss Universe representation.
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New Era
Miss Namibia Organisation revealed Top 20 semi-finalists for Miss Namibia 2026 and Top 10 semi-finalists for Miss Teen Namibia 2026
“The Miss Namibia Organisation has revealed the Top 20 semi-finalists for Miss Namibia 2026 and the Top 10 semi-finalists for Miss Teen Namibia 2026.”
Miss Teen, Miss Namibia semi-finalists revealedNew Era
The organisers said semi-finalists will begin intensive programme including mentorship, training, community initiatives and challenges
“The organisers said the semi-finalists will now begin an intensive programme that includes mentorship, training sessions, community initiatives and various challenges.”
Miss Teen, Miss Namibia semi-finalists revealedThe Namibian
Miss Namibia Organisation has become a powerful platform for social change and empowerment
“She says the pageant has become "a powerful platform for social change and empowerment".”
Miss Namibia boss bows outNew Era
Miss Namibia Organisation closed applications for 2026 Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia competitions
“The Miss Namibia Organisation has closed applications for the 2026 Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia competitions, marking another important chapter in the growth of one of the country's most celebrated national platforms.”
Miss Namibia grows in purpose … search for next queen intensifiesThe Namibian
Miss Namibia Organisation offers as prize package house, car, cash prizes and scholarship
“The winner of the Miss Namibia title will receive a comprehensive prize package including a brand-new house, a car, cash prizes and a scholarship to further her studies.”
Pageantry is a starter pack for adulthood – SwartbooiThe Namibian
Miss Namibia Organisation unveiled Miss Universe Namibia 2025 Johanna Swartbooi's national costume
“Miss Universe Namibia 2025 Johanna Swartbooi's national costume, unveiled by the Miss Namibia Organisation, symbolises the nation's cultural diversity, natural beauty and unity.”
Swartbooi’s National Costume a Vivid Heritage CanvasThe Namibian
Miss Namibia Organisation announced Miss International Namibia 2025 Uatjiri Mbaisa's national costume for 63rd Miss International Pageant
“The Miss Namibia Organisation announced on Monday that Miss International Namibia 2025 Uatjiri Mbaisa's national costume for the 63rd Miss International Pageant, is a homage to the evolution of a people and culture that was and is today, projecting into the future.”
Miss International Namibia 2025 reveals national costumeThe Namibian
Miss Namibia Organisation embraces Namibia's multicultural identity
“Miss Namibia Organisation chief executive Umbi Karuaihe-Upi says she was ashamed of the comments made against Swartbooi, stressing that the pageant embraces Namibia's multicultural identity.”
Miss Namibia sisterhood speaks out against cyberbullying of Johanna SwartbooiThe Namibian
Miss Namibia Organisation made it to top 25 out of 81 contestants
“"Out of 81 contestants, we made it.”
Miss Earth Namibia returns home after making top 25 in ManilaThe Namibian
Miss Namibia Organisation will hold first ocean-view crowning event at Lüderitz Waterfront
“For the first time in history the crowning event will be held right at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.”
All set for first ocean-view Miss Namibia crowningAlbertina 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 →
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 →
The Miss Namibia Organisation has revealed 20 semi-finalists for Miss Namibia 2026 and 10 semi-finalists for Miss Teen Namibia 2026. The selected contestants will participate in mentorship, training, and community initiatives before the national finals later this year in Gobabis.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
Umbi Karuaihe-Upi has announced her departure after 35 years with NBC and leadership of the Miss Namibia Organisation, saying it is time to focus on personal projects and live a full life. Under her stewardship since 2023, she transformed Miss Namibia into a movement for change centred on education, housing, and women's empowerment, with contestants achieving international placements including a return to the Miss Universe Top 20 after two decades.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
Umbi Karuaihe-Upi, longtime media executive at the NBC and chief of the Miss Namibia Organisation, has stepped down after 35 years, citing her philosophy that "a good dancer knows when to leave the stage." During her tenure, she repositioned the pageant as a platform for social change and empowerment, emphasising educational scholarships and supporting Namibia's culture and tourism sectors.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Umbi Karuaihe-Upi, who has led the Miss Namibia Organisation and worked at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation for 35 years, has announced her departure. She says the organisation is left in stable condition and notes succession planning was a priority during her tenure.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Miss Namibia Organisation has closed applications for 2026 competitions and completed candidate screening. The pageant continues to position itself as a platform for leadership and social impact, with winners and finalists involved in charity work, mentorship, and national development initiatives.
7 February 2026 · New Era →
The Miss Namibia Organisation has opened entries for the 2026 pageants, with applications closing 30 January. Reigning Miss Namibia Johanna Swartbooi describes the competition as a "starter pack for adulthood" requiring professional coaching in public speaking, interviews and presentation skills, while the winner receives a house, car, cash and scholarship plus the chance to represent Namibia at Miss Universe.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →