Miss Zimbabwe
The Miss Zimbabwe is a national Beauty pageant in Zimbabwe.
| Formation | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Harare |
| Location | |
Membership | |
Official language | English |
President | Mary Mubaiwa Chiwenga |
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]
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)
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 after 2017 the organization moved to 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 |
| 2023 | TBA |
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 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]
| Year | Province | Miss Zimbabwe | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | TBA | ||||
| 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.[5] | |
| Miss Parade Zimbabwe | |||||
| 2000 | Harare | Corrinne Crewe | Top 10 | Best National Costume (Top 3)[6] | |
| 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 International 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 International | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2020—Present | |||||
| 2019 | Harare | Jemimah Kandemiiri | Unplaced | ||
| 2018 | Harare | Tania Tatenda Aaron | Unplaced | Miss Zimbabwe International directorship. | |
| Miss World Zimbabwe | |||||
| Did not compete between 2012—2017 | |||||
| 2011 | Harare | Lisa Morgan | Unplaced | Miss Impressive | Miss World Zimbabwe directorship ― Morgan was crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe but she failed to go to the Miss Universe then she moved to Miss International. |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
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.