{"id":340970,"date":"2023-06-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-03T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=340970"},"modified":"2023-06-02T18:49:17","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T16:49:17","slug":"miss-namibia-finalists-explore-the-south-as-crowning-ceremony-edges-closer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=340970","title":{"rendered":"Miss Namibia finalists explore the South as crowning ceremony edges closer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Staff Reporter<\/p>\n<p>FROM the inhospitable shorelines of Luderitz to the warm rising peaks of the Fish River Canyon, the top 10 finalists of the Miss Namibia Pageant embarked on a journey to the southern parts of the country, showcasing the unique landscapes that are intrinsic to the identity of many Namibians.<\/p>\n<p>Beaulah Boois Beukes, the Public Relations Officer of the National Broadcasting Corporation, shared the beautiful journey, mentioning that the finalists visited Keetmanshoop and explored the Giant Playground and Quiver Tree Park, which are among the country&#8217;s significant landmarks.<\/p>\n<p>She further added that the finalists then headed to Luderitz, where they had photo shoots and filmed introductory videos at Shark Island. They also had the opportunity to explore Diaz Point, Fish River Canyon, Kolmanskop, and the Namib Feral Horses.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 848px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-340970-1\" width=\"848\" height=\"480\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Miss-Namibia-finalists-explore-the-South-as-crowning-ceremony-edges-closer.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Miss-Namibia-finalists-explore-the-South-as-crowning-ceremony-edges-closer.mp4\">https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Miss-Namibia-finalists-explore-the-South-as-crowning-ceremony-edges-closer.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>During their visit, they also had corporate visits to the L\u00fcderitz Waterfront Development Company and the Seaflower Group of Companies.<\/p>\n<p>Beukes highlighted that the Top 10 finalists are currently busy with their individual advocacies, which will be further highlighted during the crowning ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Members of the public can participate in the selection of their favourite contestant by sending an SMS to 33033. Voting is currently underway, and each SMS costs N$5.00 across all networks.<\/p>\n<p>Beukes also emphasized that this voting process encourages engagement with the Namibian population and provides them with the opportunity to win double tickets to attend the Miss Namibia crowning ceremony on July 8, 2023, at the MTC Dome Swakopmund.<\/p>\n<p>The winner of this category will receive N$5000 in prize money along with her title.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staff Reporter FROM the inhospitable shorelines of Luderitz to the warm rising peaks of the Fish River Canyon, the top 10 finalists of the Miss Namibia Pageant embarked on a journey to the southern parts of the country, showcasing the unique landscapes that are intrinsic to the identity of many Namibians. 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