# Miss Zimbabwe > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Miss_Zimbabwe > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Miss_Zimbabwe.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Zimbabwe > Source revision: 1328851170 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) National beauty pageant in Zimbabwe Miss Universe Zimbabwe Organization Formation 1981 Type Beauty pageant Headquarters Harare Location Zimbabwe Official language English President Tendai Hunda Affiliations Miss Universe Website missuniversezimbabwe.com **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](/source/Miss_Rhodesia) after attaining independence.[1][*[non-primary source needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:No_original_research#Primary,_secondary_and_tertiary_sources)*] ### 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](/source/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](/source/Miss_International_2011) in [Chengdu](/source/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] The current president and National Director is Patience Muzanenhamo-Lusengo. ## Directorships This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (June 2024) (Learn how and when to remove this message) ### 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 This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (June 2024) (Learn how and when to remove this message) - - *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 Lorraine 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 2024 Sakhile Dube 2025 Lyshanda Moyas ## Titleholders under Miss Zimbabwe org. ### Miss Universe Zimbabwe **Color key** - : Declared as Winner - : Ended as runner-up - : Ended as one of the finalists or semi-finalists - : 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).* Year Province Miss Zimbabwe Placement at Miss Universe Special Award(s) Notes Tendai Hunda directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2023 2025 Midlands Lyshanda Moyas Top 30 2024 Bulawayo Sakhile Dube Top 30 2023 Harare Brooke Bruk-Jackson[3] Unplaced Voice For Change (Silver Winner) Did not compete between 2012—2022: Since economic problems have hit Zimbabwe, even high inflation has meant that Zimbabwe is not financially ready to compete in Miss Universe. 2011 Harare Lisa Morgan Did not compete 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 Did not compete between 2002—2010: Zimbabwe did not compete at Miss Universe due to various political and social problems that it is facing at this very moment.[4][5] 2001 Harare Tsungai Muswerakuenda[6] 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)[7] Did not compete in 1999 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 Did not compete in 1995 1994 Harare Yvette D'Almeida-Chakras Unplaced ### Wins by province Province Titles Years Harare 8 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2011, 2023 Midlands 1 2025 Bulawayo 1 2024 ## Former license holders ### Miss World Zimbabwe Main article: [Miss World Zimbabwe](/source/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 Main article: [Miss Global Zimbabwe](/source/Miss_Global_Zimbabwe) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Facebook"](https://www.facebook.com/MissZim2013/info). *www.facebook.com*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Resignations"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140804223003/http://www.newzimbabwe.com/showbiz-17072-Miss+Zimbabwe+in+shock+resignation/showbiz.aspx). Archived from [the original](http://www.newzimbabwe.com/showbiz-17072-Miss+Zimbabwe+in+shock+resignation/showbiz.aspx) on 4 August 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2014. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Ncube, Audrey (17 September 2023). ["From Beauty Therapist to Beauty Queen: Brooke Bruk-Jackson Crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2023"](https://iharare.com/brooke-bruk-jackson-crowned-miss-universe-zimbabwe-2023/). *iHarare*. Retrieved 19 September 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Zimbabwe: Search For Miss Universe 2001 is on"](https://allafrica.com/stories/200101220344.html). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Zimbabwe: No Miss Universe"](https://allafrica.com/stories/200011200372.html). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Miss Puerto Rico most photogenic"](https://www.news24.com/news24/xarchive/archive/miss-puerto-rico-most-photogenic-20010507). *News24*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Zimbabwe: All Set for Miss Parade 2000"](https://allafrica.com/stories/200010010075.html). ## External links - [Miss Supranational Zimbabwe Official Website](https://zimbabweanqueen.co.zw) v t e Miss Universe participant countries and territories Active (1952–present) Africa Angola Botswana Cape Verde Côte d'Ivoire Democratic Republic of the Congo Egypt Equatorial Guinea Ghana Guinea Mauritius Mayotte Namibia Nigeria Rwanda Senegal South Africa Tanzania Zambia Zimbabwe Americas Argentina Aruba Bahamas Belize Bolivia Bonaire Brazil British Virgin Islands Canada Cayman Islands Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Curaçao Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guadeloupe Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Latina Martinique Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Puerto Rico Saint Lucia Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands Uruguay United States United States Virgin Islands Venezuela Asia Armenia Bangladesh Cambodia China Hong Kong India Indonesia Iraq Israel Japan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Laos Lebanon Macau Malaysia Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Palestine Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Thailand Turkey United Arab Emirates Vietnam Europe Belarus Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Great Britain Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Kosovo Latvia Malta Moldova Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine Oceania Australia New Zealand Inactive since 2025 (under JKN Metaverse Inc.) Africa Benin (1962) Cameroon (2024) Eritrea (2024) Ethiopia (2017) Eswatini (1994) Gabon (2015) Gambia (1986) Kenya (2024) Lesotho (1978) Liberia (1977) Madagascar (1961) Morocco (2021) Réunion (1986) Seychelles (2022) Sierra Leone (2019) Somalia (2024) Tunisia (1971) Americas Antigua and Barbuda (2008) Barbados (2020) Bermuda (1997) Dominica (1985) French Guiana (1984) Greenland (1990) Grenada (1964) Jamaica (2024) Saint Kitts and Nevis (1981) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (2006) Sint Maarten (2006) Suriname (2024) Asia Azerbaijan (2013) Bahrain (2024) Bhutan (2022) Georgia (2019) Iran (2024) Jordan (1960) Maldives (2024) Mongolia (2024) Taiwan (2004) Uzbekistan (2024) Europe Albania (2024) Austria (2017) Cyprus (2024) Germany (2024) Gibraltar (2024) Iceland (2024) Lithuania (2019) Luxembourg (1994) Montenegro (2024) North Macedonia (2024) Oceania American Samoa (1978) Cook Islands (1999) Fiji (2024) French Polynesia (1985) Guam (2019) Micronesia (1975) New Caledonia (1982) Northern Mariana Islands (2006) Papua New Guinea (1986) Samoa (2024) Vanuatu (1978) Inactive territories and dependencies (1952–2006) Constituent countries of Great Britain (began 1992, using Great Britain sash at Miss Universe) England (1955–1990) Scotland (1961–1990) Wales (1961–1990) The islands were under U.S. administration until reversion to Japan in 1972 Okinawa (1963–1968) Bantustans of South Africa Bophuthatswana (1979) Transkei (1979–1983) U.S. territories before becoming states in 1959 Alaska (1952–1958) Hawaii (1952–1959) Former entities (1952–2006) Commonwealth of Independent States (1992) Czechoslovakia (1970–1992) Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1961) Serbia and Montenegro (1968–2006) Soviet Union (1990–1991) West Indies (1954–1958) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Miss Zimbabwe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Zimbabwe) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Zimbabwe?action=history)). 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