Miss Zimbabwe
The Miss Zimbabwe is a national Beauty pageant in Zimbabwe.
| Motto | I am Proud to be a Zimbabwean |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1980 |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Harare |
| Location | |
Official language | English |
Chairperson | Tendai Chirau |
History
The Miss Zimbabwe was founded in 1980 when the national beauty pageant was transformed from Miss Rhodesia after attaining independence.[1]
Sash titles
In 2011, the Miss Tourism Zimbabwe were crowned as Miss World Zimbabwe, Miss Tourism Zimbabwe and Miss Universe Zimbabwe. Specially for Miss Universe Zimbabwe did not allow to compete at Miss Universe by Miss Universe Organization. As the result of 2011, for the first time, Miss Universe Zimbabwe title was competed at Miss International 2011 in Chengdu, China and she was awarded as the most expressive award.
Resignations
In 2014, according to chairperson Marry Chiwenga, said the reasons for the 22-year-old university law student’s resignation were “a prerequisite to both the Miss Zimbabwe and the Miss World pageants”. Thabiso is understood to have volunteered the information which necessitated her stepping down to the Trust. Thabiso is likely to be replaced by first princess Tendai Hunda.[2]
Titleholders
- Here those were using the name of Miss Zimbabwe titleholders. Later after 2017 the name renamed as Miss World Zimbabwe.
| Year | Miss Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Shirley Nyanyiwa |
| 1981 | Juliet Nyathi |
| 1982 | Caroline Murinda |
| 1993 | Karen Stally |
| 1994 | Angeline Musasiwa |
| 1995 | Dionne Best |
| 1996 | Nomusa Ndiweni |
| 1997 | Una Patel |
| 1988 | Annette Kambarami |
| 1999 | Brita Masalethulini |
| 2000 | Victoria Moyo |
| 2001 | Nokhuthula Mpuli |
| 2002 | Linda van Beek |
| 2003 | Phoebe Monjane |
| 2004 | Oslie Muringai |
| 2005 | Loraine Maphala |
| 2006 | Nomusa Ndiweni |
| 2007 | Caroline Marufu |
| 2009 | Vanessa Sibanda |
| 2010 | Samantha Ntombizodwa Tshuma |
| 2011 | Malaika Mushandu |
| 2012 | Bongani Dlakama |
| 2014 | Thabiso Phiri |
| 2015 | Emily Kachote |
| 2017 | Chiedza Mhosva |
| 2018 | Belinda Potts |
Miss Universe Zimbabwe
Since its inception in 1997, the Miss Parade beauty pageant has improved in quality and grown in stature; qualifying it as one of Zimbabwe's top annual catwalk highlights, alongside Miss Zimbabwe, Supermodel and Miss Universe. The pageant has become one of the most glamorous, judging by the successes of some of its most recent winners and has launched a number of Zimbabwean girls into successful modelling and other related careers.
The last edition of Miss Universe Zimbabwe was Tsungai Muswerakuenda, expired on 31 March 2002 which means the title has no current holder. The Miss Universe Zimbabwe was officially directed by Yvette D'Almeida Chakras (Miss Zimbabwe Universe 1994). Since 2002 Zimbabwe does not compete at Miss Universe due to various political and social problems that it is facing at this very moment.[3][4]
– Winner
– Finalist
– Semifinalist
| Year | Miss Universe Zimbabwe | Placement at Miss Universe | Special awards | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Yvette D'Almeida-Chakras | Unplaced | ||||
| 1995 | Did not compete | |||||
| 1996 | Langa Sibanda-lloyd | Unplaced | ||||
| 1997 | Lorraine Magwenzi | Unplaced | ||||
| 1998 | Rachel Stuart | Unplaced | Miss Parade 1998 winner – Modusa Promotion by Angeline Chinyoka (Agency Unveils 'Beauty And Brains' Modelling Contest) | |||
| 1999 | Corrinne Crewe | Top 10 | Top 3 Best National Costume[5] | Miss Parade 1999 | ||
| 2000 | Did not compete | |||||
| 2001 | Tsungai Muswerakuenda | Unplaced | Miss Universe Zimbabwe directed by Yvette D'Almeida Chakras[6] | |||
| 2002-Present | Did not compete | |||||
Miss World Zimbabwe
Started in 2017 the Miss World Zimbabwe revealed the new name as "Miss World Zimbabwe" competition. The main winner expected to represent her country at Miss World pageant. This pageant chaired by Marry Mubaiwa Chiwenga.