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Miss Universities 2013 crowned
14 Oct 2013 at 05:21hrs | Views
VALERIE Gugulethu Chingonzo was on Saturday night crowned Miss Universities 2013 at Ochi City in Harare.
The 22 year old student from the Women's University of Africa bagged the top prize ahead of 25 others who were vying for the same title.
Simbiso Hazel Mutandavari from the same university was the first princess while Siboninkosi Hove from Africa University became the second princess.
Carol Mutasa and Mellisa Moyo both from University of Zimbabwe won Miss Talent and Miss Personality respectively.
For winning the crown, Chingonzo walked away with a Toyota Vitz, iPad, and tuition for two semesters among other cash prizes and hampers.
The newly crowned queen is set to represent the country at the Miss Universities Africa finals which are expected to be held next year at a date and venue yet to be announced.
Chingonzo could not hold back tears of joy during the interview as she could not believe that she was the winner of the highly publicised pageant.
"It is a dream come true for me landing the Miss Universities 2013 crown and I am really excited," she said.
"It was not that easy, but God has done it for me after facing stiff competition from other beauties who were equally good."
Chingonzo believes winning the pageant is the start of her journey towards charity work and has promised to embark on different projects that were aimed at empowering the rural girl child, adding that she will serve her title with honour.
The 22 year old student from the Women's University of Africa bagged the top prize ahead of 25 others who were vying for the same title.
Simbiso Hazel Mutandavari from the same university was the first princess while Siboninkosi Hove from Africa University became the second princess.
Carol Mutasa and Mellisa Moyo both from University of Zimbabwe won Miss Talent and Miss Personality respectively.
For winning the crown, Chingonzo walked away with a Toyota Vitz, iPad, and tuition for two semesters among other cash prizes and hampers.
Chingonzo could not hold back tears of joy during the interview as she could not believe that she was the winner of the highly publicised pageant.
"It is a dream come true for me landing the Miss Universities 2013 crown and I am really excited," she said.
"It was not that easy, but God has done it for me after facing stiff competition from other beauties who were equally good."
Chingonzo believes winning the pageant is the start of her journey towards charity work and has promised to embark on different projects that were aimed at empowering the rural girl child, adding that she will serve her title with honour.
Source - newsday
