The much anticipated Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia that will be held at Ongwediva is drawing closer, and last week, the top ten finalists were exposed to various ancient traditional norms and practices of the AaWambo culture and traditions, as well as taking time off to relax.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) has announced that this year's Miss Namibia pageant will be held in the Oshana Region towards July.

Miss Namibia Prisca Anyolo has departed for Mexico to represent Namibia at the Miss Universe pageant.

It was all smiles at the Hosea Kutako International Airport as the Namibian contestant prepared to board a flight to Mexico to participate in the 73rd edition of the Miss Universe pageant.

Miss Namibia Prisca Anyolo describes her experience at the pageant as life-changing when she received her prizes, ranging from a vehicle to cash.

nbc Cares, in collaboration with local partners, held a charity event aimed at giving back to the community.

The heartwarming event is to distribute basic winter supplies to vulnerable community members during this harsh winter season.

nbc Director General Stanley Similo says the tourism sector stands to benefit from beauty pageants such as Miss Namibia.

Pageants are known to play an integral role in promoting tourism by attracting visitors from different regions to participate in or witness such events. 

Prisca Anyolo has been crowned Miss Namibia 2024, with Lenna Mugena taking the title of 1st runner-up and Georgia Garises securing 2nd runner-up.

The event celebrated the outstanding grace and talent of these young women, with Prisca leading the way as the new face of Namibian beauty.

Luderitz businesswoman Linda Loose has presented, as a token of appreciation, handcrafted necklaces to each finalist for Miss Teen and Miss Namibia before the crowning ceremonies. 

Loose herself handcrafted the necklaces from semi-precious agate stones. 

The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), Stanley Similo, has expressed concern over the reluctance of some corporate entities to invest in the Miss Namibia beauty pageant. 

Similo was speaking at a dinner at Luderitz on the eve of the Miss Namibia beauty pageant contest.

As all roads lead to the coastal town of Luderitz for the Miss Teen and Miss Namibia Pageants, the police assured residents and visitors of security.