The Miss Namibia Organisation organised a celebration for Jameela |Uiras for being in the top 20 placement at a recent Miss Universe beauty pageant held in Central America.

The event provided an opportunity for journalists to get up close and personal with Miss Namibia.

|Uiras explained that what made her stand out to be part of the top 20 was being herself, having faith, and oozing confidence.

Miss Namibia believes that sharing her story is partly what granted her the opportunity.

Companies have the responsibility to plough back into the communities where they operate.

This was said by Maguire Mulder, the Commercial Director at Coca-Cola Namibia, during a meeting with Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia.

Coco-Cola has been part of the Miss Namibia sponsorship for more than a decade and has further pledged its commitment to empower the youth.

Jameela |Uiras scooped the coveted Title of Miss Namibia 2023 at the glitzy event hosted at Swakopmund's MTC Dome last night.

The 23-year-old fashion model and marketing strategist who was voted fairest of them all by a panel of judges.

|Uiras, who is an advocate for youth empowerment, was also voted Miss Photogenic.

Former Miss Namibia Cassia Sharpley did the honours of crowning her predecessor.

Albertina Haimbala was named the first princess, while the second princess is Martha Kautanevali, who was also chosen as the Public's Choice.

Debmarine Namibia has committed to the upliftment and empowerment of women.

This is one of the reasons why the company availed N$2.5 million to Miss Namibia.

Debmarine Namibia made this reassurance during its meeting with Miss Namibia's finalists and the nbc's Director General Stanley Similo at its premises.

The visit was aimed at educating the contestants on Debmarine's operations, including training on general safety, psychological wellbeing, and its contribution to the development of the country.