Miss Namibia Jameela |Uiras returned from her Miss Universe journey to a warm welcome at the Hosea Kutako International Airport yesterday.

|Uiras who clinched the title of Miss Face of the Universe, was greeted by a jubilant crowd led by the ǂNisa ǂNukhoen of |Ai||ams with entertainment provided by the police's brass band.

Her dedication and hard work shone through as she secured a coveted spot in the top 20, competing against beauty queens from 84 countries.

This achievement stands as a testament to her exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to representing Namibia on the global stage.

She described her participation in the Miss Universe pageant as a lifelong learning experience she will cherish forever.

The 23-year-old vowed to continue with programmes aimed at empowering young women.

Following the complete acquisition of the Miss Namibia pageant by the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), a commitment has been made to enhance and connect the event more closely with the public, as one could witness in both social media and what transpired during her welcome.

This marks a significant milestone for the nbc, especially considering that Namibia was selected as a top 20 contestant since assuming full rights to the pageant.

The CEO of Miss Namibia, Umbi Karuaihe-Upi, expressed her emotions, stating that the feeling of pride is an understatement in light of this accomplishment.

The beauty queen took a procession through Independence Avenue, Katutura, and Khomasdal, with a notable stop at her late mother's residence to pay tribute to her memory.

The parade concluded at the nbc's TV headquarters on Cullinan Street in the Northern Industrial Area.