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Lyshanda Moyas crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025
Gweru's Lyshanda Moyas etched her name into the history books on Saturday night after being crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025 at a glittering ceremony held in the capital.The 26-year-old bea...Published: 18 May 2025 at 12:31hrs | 694 | by Staff reporter
Nomqhele Sisa Nkomo crowned Miss NUST 2025
Nomqhele Sisa Nkomo, a first-year journalism student at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), was crowned Miss NUST 2025 in an electrifying ceremony held on campus over the weekend...Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:46hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Former Miss Zimbabwe dies
Caroline Murinda, who made history as one of Zimbabwe's early black beauty queens by winning the Miss Zimbabwe title in 1982, has died at the age of 65.Murinda passed away on Tuesday afternoon...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 19:38hrs | 3125 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Sakhile Dube comes second after Finland in the popular vote
Zimbabwe's stunning beauty queen, Sakhile Dube, has captured the spotlight as she prepares for the grand finale of Miss Universe 2024 today, Saturday, November 16, at the prestigious Arena Ciudad de M...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 15:08hrs | 27157 | by Staff reporter
Sakhile Dube costume turn heads in Mexico
Miss Universe Zimbabwe Sakhile Dube has captivated audiences in Mexico with her national costume, "The Soaring Eagle," ahead of the Miss Universe preliminary show. Her stunning ensemble, which embodie...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:40hrs | 2044 | by Staff reporter
Reconciling nationality and the rainbow nation idea
IT seems dust never settles in Mzansi, the land of gold. Just a few weeks after an election that did not deliver an outright winner, the country is embroiled in what seems to be another identity...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:07hrs | 78 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Owami Ndlovu set for Miss Teen International Pageant
19-year-old beauty queen, Owami Ndlovu leaves for India this Thursday where she will represent the country at the international pageant starting this Saturday.She joins more than 60 other beau...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 10:12hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo beauty crowned Miss Teen Universe Zimbabwe 2023
Eighteen-year-old beauty, Owami Ndlovu from Bulawayo was crowned Miss Teen Universe Zimbabwe 2023 at a pageant held at a Bulawayo hotel on Saturday evening.Annabelle Chigodo (Bulawayo) was cro...Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 06:39hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Sotho queen to fly Zimbabwe flag at Miss Global Heritage
Reigning Miss Heritage Zimbabwe, Itumeleng Nyathi-Nare is set to fly the country's flag high when she competes at the Miss Heritage Global contest taking place in South Africa on September 23....Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:43hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Nhlanhla Lux exposed - The disturbing picture behind the masks of the man heading Operation Dudula
Nhlanhla "Lux" Mohlauhi (also Dlamini) has been churning up anti-foreigner sentiment and bursting into people's homes like a vigilante, instilling fear and panic in refugee and immigrant communities....Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 10:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mazibuko reflects on mental health fight
POPULAR Bulawayo-based modelling guru and Strides Modelling Agency founder, Sipho Mazibuko has revealed that pressure around her once popular Miss Rural Zimbabwe helped trigger the bipolar disorder th...Published: 30 Aug 2021 at 05:53hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Why are you allowing Chief Justice Luke Malaba to be made a fool of?
When the present government successfully carried out its coup against the tyrant Robert Mugabe, I applied for a temporary position in public relations. I had lined up a group of professors, we had our...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:26hrs | 2 | by Ken Mufuka
UK Based Model to represent Zimbabwe at Miss Global International
Rising model and current Miss World Zimbabwe UK Amanda Ngcono has been chosen to represent the country at the Miss Global International beauty pageant in Jamaica at the Montego Bay Convention on the 2...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 16:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Sex-for-jobs culture prevalent in arts'
CERTIFIED model, actress and upcoming producer Joyline Chiedza Basira said although women have made significant inroads in the film industry over the years, many traditional and cultural bottlenecks s...Published: 08 Dec 2018 at 14:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Potts crowned Miss Zimbabwe
Twenty one-year-old Masvingo beauty Hajirah Belinda Potts, shrugged off competition from 13 other stunning models to be crowned Miss World Zimbabwe 2018 at a glittering ceremony held at Orchid Gardens...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:30hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
MLO condemns shooting of civilians in Harare
MLO condemns in all possible terms the killing of innocent civilians by the Zimbabwe National Army in the streets of Harare on 1 August 2018. There is no justification for sending the army to shoot an...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 11:31hrs | 1 | by Israel Dube
Expect bhora musango
My People, I trust this letter finds you well. I could not be better.I am still celebrating the loss of Lizard Ngwena's puppets during the Zanu-PF primary elections.More of his people ...Published: 14 May 2018 at 07:55hrs | | by Dr Stop It
Zimbabwe super model off to Las Vegas, China
LOCAL supermodel, Letwin Tatenda Tiwaringe said she is ready to take up the challenge, when she represents Zimbabwe at the prestigious Miss Summer International set for Las Vegas and Miss Landscapes I...Published: 17 Apr 2018 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga steps down from Miss Zimbabwe
MISS Zimbabwe Trust chairperson Marry Chiwenga has stepped down from her position after running the Miss World Zimbabwe pageant for six years during which she worked hard to restore the pageant glitz ...Published: 26 Feb 2018 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zodwa Wabantu takes off panties on stage
Dancer and internet sensation, Zodwa Wabantu well known for her no panty stunt surprised her fans recently by taking off her underwear mid-performance, Daily Sun reported.The video surfaced on...Published: 04 Jan 2018 at 15:04hrs | 44 | by Staff Reporter
Chiwenga is the one going to have final say as power is in his hands: CIO report
General Constantino Chiwenga, 61, may be subordinate to the veteran politician who replaced Mugabe as president: Emmerson Mnangagwa, nicknamed the Crocodile but he is now thought to be the most powerf...Published: 30 Dec 2017 at 11:16hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Anne Nhira's fall from sweetheart to villain
"You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain."The above phrase was uttered by Harvey Dent, in the classic Batman movie, The Dark Night Rises as he came face t...Published: 02 Sep 2017 at 19:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean arrested in Malaysian model trafficking scandal
AUTHORITIES in Malaysia have arrested a Zimbabwean national linked to a pageant run by Taremeredzwa Munzara, on allegations of human trafficking after a joint sting operation by South Africa's Hawks a...Published: 02 Aug 2017 at 07:23hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo model eyes global crown
TWENTY-year-old rising model, Elissa James Nyoni said she is ready to take the challenge as she represents Zimbabwe at this year's edition of Miss United Countries set for July 29 at Marriot Hotel Put...Published: 11 Jun 2017 at 10:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chris Brown arrested for 'pointing gun at woman'
US singer Chris Brown has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after a woman told police he had threatened her with a gun.Beauty queen Baylee Curran told the LA Times...Published: 31 Aug 2016 at 08:32hrs | 4 | by BBC
Mpofu crowned Miss Zimbabwe-US
TWENTY-THREE-year-old Andile Nobuhle Mpofu was recently crowned Miss Zimbabwe-US at a pageant held in California.She shrugged off the challenge of 10 other contestants to live her childhood dr...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 11:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Weekend BUZZ - Whats happening around Skies
AmphitheatreCONTEMPORARY musician Jah Prayzah and his 3rd Generation band make a return to the venue tomorrow. The Eriza hit-maker will be supported by Cal_...Published: 11 Dec 2015 at 09:38hrs | 2 | by Arts reporter
Mboko or Mphoko?
When l hear the term 'Mboko', am quickly retold of the Bodyslam riddim big tune by the little but heavy machine Zim-Dance Hall artist, Ras Pomp. In his popular 2014 track - 'Gear N0.1', he coiled the ...Published: 08 Dec 2015 at 14:14hrs | | by Godwin Tshetu Mupakairi
Whats happening around Bulawayo clubs
Bulawayo TheatreFORMER Iyasa member Nomathamsanqa Mkhwananzi will launch her debut album Sithokozile at the theatre tonight She will be backed by imbube gro...Published: 13 Nov 2015 at 10:37hrs | 1 | by Arts reporter
Weekend Buzz: What's happening in and around Skies
Club Eden (Ascot Racecourse)The trendy club tonight hosts a Miller party for Kead Wikead who joins the nightspot as one of their resident DJs. Tomorrow ther...Published: 06 Nov 2015 at 14:46hrs | 1 | by Entertainment
Former Miss Zimbabwe spits venom at boyfriend's ex
THE name Bongani Dhlakama surely does ring a bell, not only as a former Miss Zimbabwe but perhaps as an alleged husband snatcher too!Dhlakama, who is known for keeping to herself and always sh...Published: 06 Sep 2015 at 10:25hrs | | by Ntombiyolwandle Ndlovu
Beauty queen's indecent photos leaked
Indecent photographs of former Miss Carnival Zimbabwe Dananai Chipunza have surfaced on social media.In one of the pictures, the beauty queen, who now runs a Catering business, is on a bed wit...Published: 20 Aug 2015 at 06:12hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Miss Zimbabwe chaos continues
Detractors of Mary Chiwenga, who took over from Kiki Divaris as chairperson of the Miss Zimbabwe Trust three years ago, have every reason to liken the former model to a bull in a china shop.Se...Published: 21 Jun 2015 at 16:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Miss World Zimbabwe to wait longer for verdict
Reigning Miss World Zimbabwe Emily Kachote will have to wait a bit longer to hear whether she will retain her crown as the Miss Zimbabwe Trust chairperson Marry Chiwenga is yet to meet her.Fo...Published: 09 May 2015 at 16:56hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Miss Africa Ireland defends 'ugly' Miss World Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe-born model, who won the Miss Africa Ireland title Bianca Simari, has shielded new Miss World Zimbabwe Emily Tatanga Kachote from a barrage of criticism and praised her for a job well done....Published: 29 Apr 2015 at 07:45hrs | | by Anesu Mawarire
Zimbabweans come to defence of 'ugly' beauty queen
A number of Zimbabweans on Tuesday rallied to the defence of newly-elected Miss World Zimbabwe after locals said she was "ugly".Financial adviser Emily Kachote, 25, was given Zimbabwe's top mo...Published: 28 Apr 2015 at 19:29hrs | 1 | by News24
Emily Kachote crowned Miss World Zimbabwe 2015
Beautiful, Emily Tatanga Kachote was last night crowned Miss World Zimbabwe 2015, beating 15 other contestants at the glamorous finals held at Mermaids Pools on a farm just off Shamva Road....Published: 26 Apr 2015 at 16:58hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
There is nothing to celebrate on 35th Independence anniversary but plenty to reflect on!
Today is the 18 April 2015, Zimbabwe is 35 years old! There will be no celebrations or fanfare across the land because there is really little cause to celebrate. Let it be the day of deep reflection....Published: 17 Apr 2015 at 16:42hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Former Miss Zimbabwe ventures into music
SHE claimed her fair share of fame when she was crowned Miss Zimbabwe in 2008 but the end of her term as the country's beauty queen did not end her fame as modelling was not the only thing she was goo...Published: 01 Feb 2015 at 11:43hrs | | by Rumbidzai Mbewe
Former Miss Zimbabwe's photos with no clothes on leaked
It seems bedroom videos and images of unclothed celebs are the in-thing with beauty queens these days as images of Miss Zimbabwe 2011 Malaika Mushandu have leaked.A woman who is an exact ...Published: 20 Jan 2015 at 13:57hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter
Miss Zimbabwe's bid for Miss World pageant doomed
Miss Zimbabwe Tendai Hunda's bid to represent the country at the Miss World pageant looked doomed yesterday.Hunda, who recently replaced Catherine Makaya as national beauty queen, was schedule...Published: 20 Nov 2014 at 13:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ousted Miss Zimbabwe won't reveal reasons for stepping down
Former Miss Zimbabwe 2014, Thabiso Phiri says she will not reveal details that caused her to step down as the pageant's queen even if someone pointed a gun at her."Write what you want and I h...Published: 11 Aug 2014 at 10:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Pregnancy, pics did not dethrone Miss Zimbabwe'
Catherine Makaya was yesterday crowned the new Miss Zimbabwe 2014, replacing Thabiso Phiri who stepped down last Friday.The Miss Zimbabwe 2014 was stripped of her crown, sparking frenzied spec...Published: 06 Aug 2014 at 14:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Catherine Makaya replaces Thabiso Phiri as Miss Zimbabwe
Catherine Makaya has been crowned as the new Miss Zimbabwe 2014 and replaces Thabiso Phiri, who resigned barely a month into her reign.Catherine beat three other contestants; Maita Kainga,...Published: 05 Aug 2014 at 18:18hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
4 Zimbabwean beauty Queens take Paris by storm!
23 year old Psychology Graduate, Lillie Chopamba, Student and aspiring model Kasey McCulloch (13) and sisters Tasha (9) and Larissa Goto (6) beat 8 other hopefuls last Thursday to be crowned Fac...Published: 04 Aug 2014 at 09:03hrs | 7 | by Face Of The Globe Zimbabwe UK
Miss Zimbabwe pregnant?
Contrary to state media reports going around that reigning Miss Zimbabwe Thabiso Phiri resigned from her thrown because of leaked n*de pictures, a source claiming to be very close her claims that the ...Published: 03 Aug 2014 at 10:41hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Miss Zimbabwe stepped down due to leaked indecent photos
Miss Zimbabwe Thabiso Phiri, who stepped down from the prestigious position last Friday, is said to have resigned after photographs she took of herself undressed went viral over the last three days....Published: 03 Aug 2014 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Ex-beauty queen drags Mnangagwa to court
Former Miss Malaika Brita Masalethulini yesterday approached the Harare Civil Court seeking a protection order against her ex-boyfriend, Tarirai Mnangagwa, who claimed that she proposed love to him....Published: 29 Jul 2014 at 06:08hrs | 10 | by Prosper Dembedza
Bulawayo disappointed over Miss Zimbabwe
FOR more than a decade now it has become more of a right, ritual and norm for Bulawayo to land and retain the prestigious Miss Zimbabwe title or even secure a top spot among the winners in the modell...Published: 29 Jun 2014 at 10:31hrs | 1 | by Peter Matika
Former Miss Zimbabwe disappointed
FORMER Miss Zimbabwe Bongani Dhlakama has expressed disappointment over the decision by the Miss Zimbabwe 2014 organisers to ignore her in the pageant's proceedings.The former beauty qu...Published: 22 Jun 2014 at 20:22hrs | 1 | by Bekezela Tshuma
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