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Selma Kamanya

Also known as: Miss Namibia Selma Kamanya

Placed in Top 8 at Miss World Namibia and was named Top Model in Africa; predecessor to 2026 title holder.

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What’s been said

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  1. February 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Selma Kamanya ended her reign at the ceremony

    Source

    Outgoing queen Selma Kamanya ended her reign at the ceremony.

    Elly Aron: Miss World’s new software developer
  3. New Era

    Selma Kamanya placed in the Top 8 at Miss World Namibia

    Source

    Kamanya placed in the Top 8 at Miss World Namibia and was also named Top Model in Africa.

    Aron crowned Miss World Namibia 2026
  4. January 2026
  5. The Namibian

    Selma Kamanya was crowned Miss World Namibia 2025

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    Crowned Miss World Namibia 2025, Kamanya made one of the best appearances for the country on the international platform, he says.

    Calling all Miss World Namibia hopefuls
  6. The Namibian

    Kamanya made it to the top 8 finalists at the 72nd Miss World pageant in India

    Source

    She participated in the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant in India, where she made it to the top 8 finalists.

    Calling all Miss World Namibia hopefuls
  7. November 2025
  8. The Namibian

    Selma Kamanya is newly crowned Miss World Namibia 2025

    Source

    Former Miss Namibia and newly crowned Miss World Namibia 2025 Selma Kamanya (28) has revealed how personal and professional setbacks have pushed her to one of the lowest points in her life at the age of 25, and how she recovered.

    Miss World Namibia turns depression, anxiety into purpose
  9. The Namibian

    Selma Kamanya fell into depression and struggled with anxiety at age 25

    Source

    I fell into depression and struggled badly with anxiety.

    Miss World Namibia turns depression, anxiety into purpose
  10. October 2025
  11. The Namibian

    Selma Kamanya held a joint meeting with interim executive director Linda Aipinge on possible collaborations on Global Namibia 1 initiative

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    Miss World Namibia 2025 Selma Kamanya last week held a joint meeting with the interim executive director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Linda Aipinge on possible collaborations on the Global Namibia 1 initiative planned for November.

    Kamanya’s Global Namibia 1 initiative set for November
  12. The Namibian

    Selma Kamanya is leading Global Namibia 1, a national initiative to position Namibia on the international map

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    Global Namibia 1 is a national initiative led by Kamanya with the aim of positioning Namibia on the international map as a destination for tourism, commerce, and investment through strategic storytelling, global partnerships, and international high-profile exposure.

    Kamanya’s Global Namibia 1 initiative set for November
  13. The Namibian

    Selma Kamanya (Miss World Namibia 2025) delivered the keynote address at the launch

    Source

    Miss World Namibia 2025 Selma Kamanya, who delivered the keynote address, commended Swartbooi for "planting a seed for several other people's dreams to be birthed".

    Miss Namibia launches ||Hapo Wall to inspire Namibian pupils
  14. April 2022
  15. The Namibian

    Selma Kamanya was elected as vice president of Internet Society of Namibia

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    Recently, she was elected as the vice president of the Internet Society of Namibia, an organisation that strives to promote the development of the internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people's lives, and a force for societal good.

    Kamanya's Phoenix Year
Culture

Software student crowned Miss World Namibia 2026

The News

Elly Aron, a 20-year-old software development student, has been crowned Miss World Namibia 2026 and will represent the country at the 73rd Miss World International Competition in Vietnam at the end of February. She plans to advocate for teenage pregnancy prevention through her platform, working with the Penomwene Trust.

10 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Software student crowned Miss World Namibia 2026

    Elly Aron, a 20-year-old software development student, has been crowned Miss World Namibia 2026 and will represent the country at the 73rd Miss World International Competition in Vietnam at the end of February. She plans to advocate for teenage pregnancy prevention through her platform, working with the Penomwene Trust.

    10 February 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 2 February

  1. Elly Aron crowned Miss World Namibia 2026

    Miss NGO Namibia Elly Aron was crowned Miss World Namibia 2026 and will represent Namibia at the Miss World International competition later this year. She takes over from Selma Kamanya, who placed in the Top 8 at Miss World Namibia and was named Top Model in Africa.

    2 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 9 January

  1. Miss World Namibia 2026 applications open until January 16

    Applications for Miss World Namibia 2026 are open for 10 days, with contestants required to be between 18 and 26 years old. The crowning ceremony will take place in Windhoek on 31 January, with emphasis on leadership, service, and social responsibility through the Beauty With a Purpose project.

    9 January 2026 · The Namibian

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