At 84 years old, Ester Pakarae-Kavari still shares memories from her early life, when she won the first Miss Windhoek title in 1958 at just 17 years old.

A gala dinner was held at Outapi as a homecoming and send-off of Miss World Namibia 2026, Elly Aron.

Aron will participate in the 73rd Miss World competition in Vietnam. 

The gala dinner drew people from all walks of life.

The Miss Namibia Top 10 finalists are currently on a 12-day excursion in the Omaheke Region, where they are engaging with communities.

The Miss Namibia Organisation has announced the top ten finalists for both Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia, revealed over the weekend.

The contestants were selected during the preliminary events. 

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.