Miss Zimbabwe
The Miss Zimbabwe or (Miss Universe Zimbabwe) is a national Beauty pageant in Zimbabwe. Began in 2023 the organization was branded as Miss Universe Zimbabwe Organization by Tendai Hunda's directorship. The winner is expected to represent the country at Miss Universe competition.
| Formation | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Harare |
| Location | |
Membership | |
Official language | English |
President | Tendai Hunda |
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, Miss Tourism Zimbabwe was crowned Miss World Zimbabwe, Miss Tourism Zimbabwe, and Miss Universe Zimbabwe. Especially for Miss Universe Zimbabwe did not allow to compete at Miss Universe by Miss Universe Organization. As a result in 2011, for the first time, the Miss Universe Zimbabwe title was competed at Miss International 2011 in Chengdu, China and she was awarded the most expressive award.
Resignations
In 2014, 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]
Franchises
Miss Universe's Franchise holders
- Miss Parade, Modusa Promotion by Angeline Chinyoka (Agency Unveils 'Beauty And Brains' Modelling Contest) (1998―2000)
- Yvette D'Almeida-Chakras (2001)
- Tendai Hunda (2023—present)
Miss Supranational's Franchise holders
- The Zimbabwean Queen Organization, Farai Zembeni (2022―present)
Titleholders
- Here those were using the name of Miss Zimbabwe titleholders. Later in 2017, the organization moved to the Miss World Zimbabwe organization.
| Year | Miss Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Shirley Nyanyiwa |
| 1981 | Juliet Nyathi |
| 1982 | Caroline Murinda |
| 1992 | Anne-Marie Mombeyarara |
| 1993 | Karen Stally |
| 1994 | Angeline Musasiwa |
| 1995 | Dionne Best |
| 1996 | Nomusa Ndiweni |
| 1997 | Una Patel |
| 1998 | 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 |
| 2014 | Cathrine Makaya |
| 2015 | Annie-Grace Mutambu |
| 2017 | Chiedza Mhosva |
| 2018 | Belinda Potts |
| Year | Miss Universe Zimbabwe |
| 2023 | Brooke Bruk-Jackson[3] |
Titleholders under Miss Zimbabwe org.
Miss Universe Zimbabwe
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- Since its inception in 1997, the Miss Parade beauty pageant has improved in quality and 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. It has launched a number of Zimbabwean girls into successful modeling and other related careers. The last edition of Miss Universe Zimbabwe was Tsungai Muswerakuenda, which 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.[4][5]
| Year | Province | Miss Universe Zimbabwe | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Harare | Brooke Bruk-Jackson | TBA | Tendai Hunda directorship. | |
| Did not compete between 2012—2022 | |||||
| 2011 | Harare | Lisa Morgan | Did not compete | ||
| Did not compete between 2002—2010 | |||||
| 2001 | Harare | Tsungai Muswerakuenda | Unplaced | Yvette D'Almeida Chakras directorship.[6] | |
| Miss Parade Zimbabwe | |||||
| 2000 | Harare | Corrinne Crewe | Top 10 | Best National Costume (Top 3)[7] | |
| 1999 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1998 | Harare | Rachel Stuart | Unplaced | Miss Parade 1998 ― Modusa Promotion by Angeline Chinyoka (Agency Unveils 'Beauty And Brains' Modelling Contest). | |
| Miss Zimbabwe Universe | |||||
| 1997 | Harare | Lorraine Magwenzi | Unplaced | ||
| 1996 | Harare | Langa Sibanda-lloyd | Unplaced | ||
| 1995 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1994 | Harare | Yvette D'Almeida-Chakras | Unplaced | ||
Miss Supranational Zimbabwe
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Province | Miss Zimbabwe | Placement at Miss Supranational | Special Awards | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |||
| 2023 | Harare | Sakhile Dube | Top 24 | Supra Model, Miss Supranational Africa | ||
| 2022 | Masvingo | Kimberly Tatenta Mayoyo | Unplaced | Farai Zembeni directorship. | ||
| 2021 | Did not compete | |||||
| 2020 | Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant in 2020 | |||||
| Did not compete between 2018—2019 | ||||||
| Model Agency | ||||||
| 2017 | Harare | Letwin Tatenda Tiwaringe | Unplaced | |||
| Did not compete between 2014—2016 | ||||||
| 2013 | Harare | Lungile Mathe | Unplaced | |||
| 2012 | Did not compete | |||||
| 2011 | Harare | Hildah Mabu | Unplaced | |||
Former license holders
Miss World Zimbabwe
Starting in 2017 Miss World Zimbabwe revealed its new name "Miss World Zimbabwe" competition. The primary winner is expected to represent her country at the Miss World pageant. This pageant was chaired by Marry Mubaiwa Chiwenga.
Miss International Zimbabwe
References
- Information
- Resignations
- Ncube, Audrey (17 September 2023). "From Beauty Therapist to Beauty Queen: Brooke Bruk-Jackson Crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023". iHarare. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
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