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.

The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare (MGEPESW) in the Kavango West Region has warned communities against the abusive treatment of children.

The Kavango West Region has experienced a remarkable population surge of over 40.4% between 2011 and 2023.