The road to the crown has officially begun after the Top 20 semi-finalists for Miss Teen Namibia and Miss Namibia were unveiled during a ceremony in Windhoek over the weekend.
The semi-finalists will now compete for the prestigious national titles later this year.
The Omaheke Region will host this year's Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia pageants, bringing one of the country's biggest national events to the region.
The prestigious events will be held on 31 July and 1 August, respectively.
Former Miss Namibia, Cassia Sharpley, has returned to Namibia after participating in the Miss Cosmo International Beauty Pageant in Vietnam last week on Saturday.
Miss Universe Namibia 2025, Johanna Swartbooi, described representing Namibia on the global stage as a moment filled with “pride, joy, and excitement.”
Miss Teen International Namibia 2025, Elaine Engelbrecht, made it to the Top 16 at the Miss Teen International pageant in Jaipur, India.
Engelbrecht made history as the only African contestant to reach the Top 16.
Miss Teen International Namibia, Elaine Engelbrecht, showcased the national costume, which is inspired by the San people, at the pageant being held in Jaipur, India.
The costume is a celebration of Namibia's heritage, paying homage to the San people's culture and deep connection with nature.
Miss Teen International Namibia, Elaine Engelbrecht, has been preparing for the competition scheduled for Sunday since her arrival in Jaipur, India.
Engelbrecht shared insights into her daily schedule.
Miss Namibia 2025, Johanna Swartbooi, arrived to a warm welcome in the Osona residential area on Saturday.
Family, friends, and supporters greeted Swartbooi upon her return from Ongwediva, the site of the pageant.
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has called on Namibians to rally behind Miss World Namibia, Selma Kamanya, as she prepares to represent the country in the 72nd Miss World pageant in India on Saturday.
The International University of Management (IUM) Nkurenkuru campus embraced the notion of inclusivity by allowing a contestant with a child to participate in the beauty pageant, in what is said to be a rare trend in beauty pageantry.
