Preliminary
Miss Namibia 2023
Preliminary
May 13, 2023
Droombos, Windhoek
Droombos, Windhoek
Nestled in a glass box with panoramic views of the beautiful Garden and Apple Grove, our quaint and intimate Droombos Restaurant awaits to tantalise your taste buds. With a unique dining experience tailored for both the local and the traveller, we bring Namibian culinary talent and flair to global cuisine.
Droombos, Windhoek
Nestled in a glass box with panoramic views of the beautiful Garden and Apple Grove, our quaint and intimate Droombos Restaurant awaits to tantalise your taste buds. With a unique dining experience tailored for both the local and the traveller, we bring Namibian culinary talent and flair to global cuisine.
Miss Namibia
Top 30
Your Presenters
Charene Labuschagne
Presenter
An award-winning blogger, art director, and writer who founded a fashion and lifestyle blog at age 16, graduated with a Bachelors in Arts from Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography, and now amplifies Namibian talent and advocates for sustainable travel through her creative direction and writing.
David Mbeha
Presenter
The first African TV host on TLC Entertainment, rose to fame after winning the 2015 continental presenter search, and has since been featured in several magazines and served as an MC for numerous high-profile events, showcasing his charming and vibrant personality, while holding a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) from the University of Namibia.
Kelly-Moyao Tjituka
Presenter
A dynamic radio and TV personality with experience in customer service, insurance, and entrepreneurship, currently hosting NBC’s sports news with an infectious and captiviating eloquence and bubbly persona.
Leena Shipwata
Presenter
A multi-talented media personality, with an honors degree in Media studies and political science, who has 8 years of industry experience as a model, television presenter, film director, content creator, and influencer for various brands, having worked on several notable projects such as Ngatu Kaende and mtc Windhoek fashion week.
Mercedes
Presenter
A sought-after corporate presenter, voiceover artist, and Director of Ceremony with clients such as Standard Bank Namibia and Nivea, who is also a motivational speaker and facilitator with close to a decade of experience, valued for her ability to empower people through amplified communication, connection, and confidence.
Sepiso Mwange
Presenter
A lecturer in Drama at the University of Namibia and award-winning theatre performer with a Masters degree in Applied Theatre Studies and Drama and Political Communication, who also co-hosts shows on NBC NATIONAL FM Radio outside the academic sphere.
Meet the Judges
Gerine Hoff
Principle Judge
An experienced media professional who currently serves as the regional editor for Namibia Media Holdings community news brands. She has organized the Republikein’s Bridal Couple of the Year competition and been a preliminary judge for Miss Namibia pageant for many years, including heading the final judging panel in 2022.
Dr. Esperance Luvindao
Judge
A medical doctor and Forbes 30 under 30 honoree for 2022. She is also a Lexus brand ambassador, advocate for good health, and humanitarian. With an MBA in Healthcare Management from Mancosa, South Africa, she owns Speaker’s Globe, an online institution specializing in public speaking. As an Executive and Management Coach certified by the University of Cape Town and registered with the International Coaching Federation, she is a renowned speaker and public speaking trainer.
Ilke Platt
Judge
The Founder and CEO of Poiyah Media. She is a PHD Candidate at the University of Namibia (UNAM), 2017 Business Woman of the year nominee, the 2019 Best Media Partner at the Global Start Up Awards, 2021 Emerging Entrepreneur in the Namibia Business Hall of Fame and World Women Leadership: Africa’s World Woman Leaders of 2021
Beaulah Boois-Beukes
Judge
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) Corporate Communications Officer, a Voice Over Artist and Social Media Practitioner.
With 10 years’ experience in the corporate and communications industry, she holds a Master of Arts Degree in Media Studies from the University of Namibia.
Deon Angelo Mathias
Judge
A Fashion Designer by qualification and the Creative Director of Fashionlab Namibia with 8 years’ experience in fostering and promoting the Namibian fashion industry, specifically related to cultural design identity.
He uses his experience to create a better and sustainable Namibian fashion industry.
Results
Here are the finalists
