Miss Universe Zimbabwe is a national beauty pageant in Zimbabwe that began in 1980. The current director and national director is Tendai Hunda.
History Miss Zimbabwe was founded in 1980 when the national beauty pageant was transformed from Miss Rhodesia after attaining independence.
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. The current president and National Director is Patience Muzanenhamo-Lusengo.
Directorships
Miss Universe 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 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. Year1980Shirley Nyanyiwa 1981Juliet Nyathi 1982Caroline Murinda 1992Anne-Marie Mombeyarara 1993Karen Stally 1994Angeline Musasiwa 1995Dionne Best 1996Nomusa Ndiweni 1997Una Patel 1998Annette Kambarami 1999Brita Masalethulini 2000Victoria Moyo 2001Nokhuthula Mpuli 2002Linda van Beek 2003Phoebe Monjane 2004Oslie Muringai 2005Lorraine Maphala2006Nomusa Ndiweni 2007Caroline Marufu 2009Vanessa Sibanda 2010Samantha Ntombizodwa Tshuma 2011Malaika Mushandu2012Bongani Dlakama 2014Thabiso Phiri 2014Cathrine Makaya2015Annie-Grace Mutambu 2017Chiedza Mhosva2018Belinda PottsYear 2023Brooke Bruk-Jackson2024Sakhile Dube2025Lyshanda Moyas Year2026Roseanna HallBrunette Makanaka MakanyisoRuvimbo NjomboroNicole NyaweraVirginia Tlou NyambeJemima MandemwaMalaika Mushandu
Titleholders under Miss Zimbabwe org. Miss Universe Zimbabwe Color key
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).
Year Province Miss Zimbabwe Placement at Miss Universe Special Award(s) NotesTendai Hunda directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2023 2026 Midlands Roseanna Hall TBA TBA 2025 Midlands Lyshanda Moyas Top 30 2024 Bulawayo Sakhile Dube Top 30 2023 Harare Brooke Bruk-Jackson Unplaced Voice For Change (Silver Winner) colspan=6 2011 Harare Lisa Morgan colspan=2 Lisa was crowned as Miss Universe Zimbabwe but she did not come to Miss Universe. Since the organization did not have a Miss Universe license, she was finally allocated to Miss International 2011 in China.Yvette D'Almeida Chakras directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe in 2001 colspan=6 2001 Harare Tsungai Muswerakuenda Unplaced Miss Paradise Competition - Modusa Promotion by Angeline Chinyoka (Agency Unveils 'Beauty And Brains' Modelling Contest) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1998―2000 2000 Harare Corrinne Crewe Top 10 Best National Costume (Top 3) colspan=6 1998 Harare Rachel Stuart Unplaced Miss Zimbabwe Universe directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1994―1997 1997 Harare Lorraine Magwenzi Unplaced 1996 Harare Langa Sibanda-lloyd Unplaced colspan=6 1994 Harare Yvette D'Almeida-Chakras Unplaced
Wins by province ProvinceTitlesYears Harare 8 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2011, 2023 Midlands 1 2025 Bulawayo 1 2024
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. The current president and National Director for Miss World is Patience Muzanenhamo-Lusengo.
Miss International Zimbabwe
References
External links Miss Supranational Zimbabwe Official Website