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Selma Kamanya

Also known as: Kamanya · 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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  1. December 2018
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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