Umbi Karuaihe-Upi — former media executive at NBC and chief of Miss Namibia Organisation, retired after 35 years.
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The Namibian
Former Miss Namibia chief executive Umbi Karuaihe-Upi thanked Namibians and the international community for their support
“Speaking at the pageant, former Miss Namibia chief executive Umbi Karuaihe-Upi thanked Namibians and the international community for their support of the Miss Namibia Organisation.”
Charene Labuschagne crowned Miss Namibia 2026New Era
Umbi Karuaihe-Upi announced her departure after 35 years with the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation and the Miss Namibia Organisation
“Umbi Karuaihe-Upi has announced her departure after 35 years with the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Miss Namibia Organisation.”
Miss Namibia’s Queen Mother bows outNew Era
Umbi Karuaihe-Upi took over leadership of the Miss Namibia pageant in 2023
“In 2023, when NBC became a shareholder in the Miss Namibia Organisation, she took over leadership of the pageant.”
Miss Namibia’s Queen Mother bows outThe Namibian
Umbi Karuaihe-Upi reflects on a 35-year career spanning the Miss Namibia Organisation and Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
“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 commitments at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).”
Miss Namibia boss bows outThe Namibian
Umbi Karuaihe-Upi held several roles at NBC including reporter, producer, director and executive
“Over the years, Karuaihe-Upi has held several roles at NBC, including that of reporter, producer, director and executive.”
Miss Namibia boss bows outThe Namibian
Umbi Karuaihe-Upi announced her departure after 35 years with the national pageant and NBC
“Miss Namibia Organisation chief executive Umbi Karuaihe-Upi has announced her departure after 35 years with the national pageant and the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation.”
Miss Namibia chief executive steps down after 35 yearsThe Namibian
Umbi Karuaihe-Upi says she was ashamed of comments made against Swartbooi
“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 chief executive Umbi Karuaihe-Upi hailed Angula's performance as a milestone for the country
“Miss Namibia Organisation chief executive Umbi Karuaihe-Upi hails Angula's performance as a milestone for the country.”
Miss Earth Namibia returns home after making top 25 in ManilaThe Namibian
Miss Namibia Organisation chief executive Umbi Karuaihe-Upi says Boeren is an absolute pleasure to work with and will raise the bar even higher
“Miss Namibia Organisation chief executive Umbi Karuaihe-Upi says Boeren is an absolute pleasure to work with.”
More than a crown: Meet Miss Teen Namibia 2025The Namibian
Umbi Karuaihe-Upi confirmed preparations for Miss Namibia crowning on Saturday night gearing up
“This was confirmed by Miss Namibia Organisation chief executive Umbi Karuaihe-Upi this weekend, saying a night of glamour awaits.”
All set for first ocean-view Miss Namibia crowningCharene Labuschagne won the Miss Namibia 2026 title at a pageant in Gobabis on Saturday, succeeding Johanna Swartbooi. She will receive a fully furnished house and a car as part of her prize package.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Charene Labuschagne won the Miss Namibia 2026 title at a pageant in Gobabis on Saturday, succeeding Johanna Swartbooi. She will receive a fully furnished house and a car as part of her prize package.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →