Vaalgras’ Crown Jewel shines bright:

Johanna Swartbooi is Miss Namibia 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, 27-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 selfconfidence 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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