21 Jul 2025
The Oshana Region
sparkled with glamour and pride this past Saturday as Ongwediva Trade Fair
hosted the historic Miss Namibia pageant finale, marking the first time the
prestigious event was held in northern Namibia. Among cheers, lights, and
national celebration, 26-year-old Johanna Swartbooi from Vaalgras was
officially crowned Miss Namibia 2025, a moment that will be etched into the
legacy of Namibian womanhood and excellence.
Debmarine Namibia,
the official sponsor of Miss Namibia for the third consecutive year, proudly
celebrates Johanna’s crowning as a powerful symbol of possibility,
perseverance, and purpose.
A stage fit for a Queen
With thousands in
attendance and the nation watching via NBC broadcast, Johanna received her
crown from outgoing titleholder Prisca Anyolo (Miss Namibia 2024), amid an
atmosphere charged with admiration and applause.
Her commanding
grace, eloquence, and unwavering self-confidence earned her the coveted title,
unlocking the opportunity to represent Namibia on the global stage at Miss
Universe 2025, set to take place in Thailand later this year.
Johanna’s reign
begins with a reward package valued at over N$500,000, inclusive of a new car,
a house, and a curated bouquet of wellness, beauty, fashion, and lifestyle
services—designed to elevate her journey and amplify her national impact.
Celebrating
Namibia’s Brightest Joining Johanna on stage were brilliant contenders who
stood tall in their own light:
- First Runner-Up: Uatjiri Mbaisa (27) from
Otjinene, who also won the People’s Choice Award
- Second Runner-Up: Tuilika Andreas (25)
from Walvis Bay
- Miss Photogenic: Sirkka Ndjoba (22) from
Ondangwa
- Miss Congeniality: Ndeshipewa Angula (20)
from Windhoek, voted by her peers
More than
a Crown
Johanna’s Journey
Born and raised in the ||Karas region, Johanna’s story is as inspiring as her
new title. After attending public schools in Windhoek, she spent three years
training in Social Work before pivoting toward the business world, earning a
Higher Certificate in Business & Marketing Management in 2021.
Her modeling journey
began in 2016, leading to national accolades such as Miss Namibia 2019’s 2nd
Runner-Up and Female Model of the Year in 2020, awarded by the Simply You
Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion Awards. Between 2019 and 2023, she secured
international modeling contracts across South Africa, Germany, and Italy. With
seven years of global experience, Johanna recently began mentoring young models
and aspiring pageant queens—reflecting a heart as bold as her ambitions.
Debmarine
Namibia: Empowering Brilliance
As proud sponsors of
Miss Namibia, Debmarine Namibia continues to champion platforms that uplift,
inspire, and unite. Through this sponsorship, we reinforce our commitment to
investing in Namibian excellence, nurturing ethical leadership, and celebrating
powerful stories of transformation.
Johanna’s triumph is
not just a win, it is a beacon of hope, resilience, and beauty that goes beyond
glamour. It’s the celebration of a voice, a vision, and a future as radiant as
the natural diamonds Debmarine Namibia unearths.
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