Miss World Zimbabwe

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Miss World Zimbabwe
Formation1980
Type Beauty pageant
Headquarters Harare
Location
Membership
Miss World
Official language
English
National Director
Mary Chiwenga
Website Official page

Miss World Zimbabwe is a Beauty pageant to select a delegate for Miss World pageant. This pageant is related to Miss Zimbabwe contest.

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History

Miss Zimbabwe was founded in 1980 when the national beauty pageant was transformed from Miss Rhodesia after attaining independence. This is not just any beauty contest but that of national value. [1]

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The winner of Miss World Zimbabwe represents her country at Miss World. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.

YearMiss ZimbabweHometownPlacementSpecial awardsNotes
2023Nokutenda Marumbwa Bulawayo Top 40Winner at Head-to-Head challenge
Did not compete in 2019 due to the country's economic crisis which caused the Miss World Zimbabwe 2019 final to be cancelled. [2]
2018Belinda Potts Harare Unplaced
2017Chiedza Mhosva Harare UnplacedTop 20 at Beauty with a Purpose
Did not compete in 2016
2015Annie-Grace Mutambu Harare UnplacedTop 10 at Beauty with a Purpose 1st runner-up at Miss Zimbabwe 2015
2014Tendai Hunda Chitungwiza UnplacedTop 20 at Miss World Top Model 4th runner-up Miss Intercontinental 2015
Did not compete in 2013
2012Bongani Dhlakama Bulawayo Unplaced
2011Malaika Maidei Mushandu Harare Top 15
2010Samantha Tshuma Bulawayo Unplaced
2009Vanessa Gayle Sibanda Bulawayo Unplaced
2008Cynthia Maideyi Muvirimi Harare Unplaced
2007Caroline Marufu Bulawayo Unplaced
2006Lorraine Tsoanele Maphala Bulawayo Unplaced
2005Precious Kabungo Mumbi Harare Unplaced
2004Oslie Muringai Harare Unplaced
2003Phoebe Tonderai Monjane Harare Unplaced
2002Linda Van Beek Harare Unplaced
2001Nokuthula Mpuli Harare Unplaced
2000Victoria Moyo Harare Unplaced
1999Brita Masalethulini Bulawayo Unplaced
1998Annette Kambarami Harare Unplaced
1997Una Patel Harare Unplaced
1996Nomsa Ndiweni Harare Unplaced
1995Dionne Best Harare Unplaced
1994Angeline Musasiwa Harare 3rd Runner-up
1993Karen Amanda Stally Harare Unplaced
Did not compete between 1983 and 1992
1982Caroline Murinda Harare Top 15
1981Juliet Nyathi Harare Top 15
1980Shirley Richard Nyanyiwa Harare Top 15

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References

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  2. "Mary Chiwenga scraps Miss World Zimbabwe final, blames failing economy". zimlive.com. Retrieved 18 October 2019.