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Miss Namibia Organisation

Also known as: Miss Namibia pageant

Organisation that hosts Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia pageants, positioning them as platforms for leadership, education, and social empowerment with Miss Universe representation.

2021-01-222026-05-11
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  1. March 2026

  2. … country on the Miss Universe stage.” She explains that the Miss Namibia platform remains central to her ambition because the organisation holds the franchise for the global contest. “Fortunately or depending on perspective, the franchise falls under the Miss Namibia Organisation …

    The Namibian

    Haimbala returns to Miss Namibia, eyes Miss Universe
  4. February 2026

  6. Emotional intelligence at the heart of Umbi Karuaihe-Upi’s leadership approach “A good dancer knows when to leave the stage.” These are the words of longtime media executive Umbi Karuaihe-Upi (62) as she reflects on a 35-year career spanning the Miss Namibia Organisation and comm …

    The Namibian

    Miss Namibia boss bows out
  9. January 2026
  11. November 2025

  13. … Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) spokesperson Beaulah Boois-Beukes says Namibia can confidently rally behind Mbaisa. “She is carrying the nation’s grace, strength and unity, and we at the Miss Namibia Organisation and NBC are proud of the strides she has taken. …

    The Namibian

    Mbaisa sets sights on Miss International stage in Japan

  14. 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. …

    The Namibian

    Miss International Namibia 2025 reveals national costume

Monday 9 March

  1. 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 →

  2. Miss Namibia, Miss Teen semi-finalists announced for 2026

    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 →

Friday 27 February

  1. NBC's Karuaihe-Upi steps down as Miss Namibia Queen Mother

    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 →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Miss Namibia chief retires after 35-year media career

    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 →

Sunday 22 February

  1. Miss Namibia chief executive Karuaihe-Upi steps down after 35 years

    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 →

Saturday 7 February

  1. Miss Namibia 2026 applications closed, competition enters selection phase

    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 →

Monday 26 January

  1. Miss Namibia 2026 pageant opens entries for women and teens

    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 →

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