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Malaika has not yet quit modelling
A YOUNG and beautiful Malaika Mushandu catwalked on a grand ramp as a contestant at the 2011 edition of the then Miss Zimbabwe beauty pageant (now rebranded to Miss World Zimbabwe).A strong sh...Published: 23 May 2023 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The Zimbabwean who dressed Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana
VUYELWA Mabena first demonstrated her exceptional ability for tailoring at the age of ten, when she volunteered to assist her mother in her business in Bulawayo's city centre.She saw her mothe...Published: 29 Oct 2022 at 19:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
A fool and his money are soon parted!
The cash taps have well and truly been turned on.It seems hardworking Zimbabweans in faraway lands have been doing their bit to support family and friends back home, including bankrolling pote...Published: 15 May 2022 at 06:10hrs | | by Bishop
Blacks representation should be more than just wokeism and hypersensitivity - our values need representation too
In one of the popular interviews of our generation, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, told Oprah Winfrey about the importance of representation. I agree. But, by the same token, black people have ...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 10:29hrs | | by Mandlenkosi Siziba
Zimbabwean models catwalk for penury
LOCAL model Nomazulu Patience Gumbo has not yet received the prize she was promised two years ago after walking away with the Miss Zuri Africa — Zimbabwe crown at a tightly-contested pageant held at...Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 08:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Roles of fashion brands in sustainable living
Serious concerns have been raised about the catastrophic impacts of several industries on our planet. The planet is being increasingly and continuously stretched and all signs are pointing to a closer...Published: 24 Mar 2021 at 16:39hrs | 15 | by Staff Writer
No outpour of love
TOMORROW looks set to pass just like any other day without the glitz, colour and outdoor romance synonymous with Saint Valentine's Day.February 14 is set aside anually to celebrate love, where...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 10:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean born becomes the first black woman to hold Miss London title
VIMBAI CHAPUNGU was crowned Miss London 2019 in June and is noted to be the first black woman to hold the title. Currently studying a Masters in Geography at a top university in London, Vimbai has a p...Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 15:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The Hitchhiker
She stood some fifty-sixty metres away from the desperate looking swarm of humanity that infested the Harare Showground bus stop. One hand shielded her sunglazed face from the savannah sun, the other ...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 22:29hrs | 9 | by Jerà
Zimbabwe, back from the brink
Three weeks ago a young elephant wound her trunk around my arm and began – politely, elegantly, insistently – to pull my hand into her mouth and suck the salt sweat off my fingers. It was the happ...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 08:16hrs | 1 | by Katherine Rundell
How social media is helping news spread faster than ever
News - good or bad, true or false - has always traveled fast, but since the dawn of social media, it t...Published: 04 Oct 2017 at 11:33hrs | 26 | by Staff Reporter
Ugly debate over Miss Zimbabwe
PLAYERS in the modelling industry have expressed mixed feelings over this year's Miss World Zimbabwe queen, Chiedza Lorraine Mhosva urging organisers, the Miss Zimbabwe Trust to cast their net wider n...Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Miss NUST crowned
In all local universities, second semester is packed with a lot of action from the sporting arenas to the runway. A night before the Zimbabwe Universities Sports Association (ZUSA) games ended...Published: 23 Apr 2017 at 14:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Date set for Bulawayo Arts awards
THE much anticipated inaugural Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) have been launched with the awards ceremony set for June 30 at the Large City Hall.The BAAs to honour the efforts of artistes from...Published: 17 Mar 2017 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
When a young woman falls for an older man
Blessers, a new term to describe older men who go out with young women and bless them with holidays, cash, clothes, rent or various gifts in exchange for romance or a sexual relationship. The word ble...Published: 10 Aug 2016 at 10:05hrs | | by Dr Sekai Nzenza
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 | | by Staff reporter
Curvaceous ladies invade Zvishavane
THE Miss Curvy Zimbabwe finale will for the first time be held in Zvishavane with organisers calling on the services of fast-rising commercial radio station – YA FM to help popularise the pageant th...Published: 02 Jun 2016 at 06:29hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Miss Zimbabwe World finalist opens new chapter
Miss Zimbabwe World 2015 finalist Hilda Mabu has turned into commercial modelling but still remains a catwalk beauty. Mabu, who made it to the top 15 at last year's finals, said everything hap...Published: 06 Jan 2016 at 05:08hrs | | by Tafadzwa Zimoyo
'Pussycat-walking' model blames Photoshop
A 21-Year-Old Harare Polytechnic model accused of cat-walking on the ramp without wearing undergarments argues that the picture that went viral on social media was manipulated by Photoshop.Pan...Published: 04 Nov 2015 at 06:15hrs | | by Fungai Jachi
'Pussycat-walking' model nabbed
THE Harare college model who catwalked without panties has been identified only as Panashe and has since been arrested.Pictures of the model exposing their privates have gone viral on social m...Published: 09 Oct 2015 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Newcastle Student and 4Cs fundraises to replace kerosene lights with Solar lamps in Zimbabwe
Newcastle: Teaming up with her local community and the Charity 4Cs-Gwen Taiwo is hosting a quad-themed, wedding cat walk show the North east town has ever had. This first ever, such showcase of ...Published: 18 Mar 2015 at 19:42hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Face of the Globe is Coming to Zimbabwe!
Face of the Globe Zimbabwe, is going into it's 3rd year and is coming to Zimbabwe. The international pageant is looking for licence holders in Harare, Bulawayo, Chitungwiza, Mutare, Chegutu, Gweru, Kw...Published: 14 Oct 2014 at 23:58hrs | 1 | by Face of the Globe Zimbabwe
AMFI Awareness and Fundraising event on 25 October 2014
African Mothers Foundation International (AMFI) are pleased to announce the AMFI Awareness and Fundraising Event on the 25th of October 2014 in Cardiff.AMFI was founded by multi-award winner,...Published: 06 Oct 2014 at 11:29hrs | | by African Mothers Foundation International
SA men 'crazy' over Zimbabwean women
The Miss Curvy 2014 beauty pageant that was held at Carribea Bay Hotel, Kariba last Saturday has attracted the attention of the regional media, with South African men going 'crazy' over the curvac...Published: 14 Aug 2014 at 12:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Xhosa tribal fashion goes global
Laduma Ngxokolo is taking his tribal traditions and creating an international business.It is not every day that a designer showcasing at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Johannesburg for the ...Published: 12 Aug 2014 at 11:49hrs | 1 | by Taurai Maduna BBC News
Miss Curvy contestants - Pictures
The Miss Curvy 2014 finalists are camped at the Simboti Holiday Homes in Kariba.They are being chaperoned by Rose Moyo Chigwida and the pageant founder Mercy Catwalk Mushaninga.The 18 ...Published: 07 Aug 2014 at 11:36hrs | | by Tsitsi Ndabambi
Miss curvy models in boot camp
Preparations for the Miss Curvy beauty pageant are at an advanced and models are in the boot camp ahead of the grand finale set for this Saturday at Carribea Bay Hotel. Organiser of the pagean...Published: 07 Aug 2014 at 06:22hrs | | by Yeukai Karengezeka
Miss Curvy dinner flops
The Miss Curvy fund-raising dinner held on Friday at Elcombe's Restaurant failed to live up to its billing after attracting a poor attendance.The dinner was meant to raise funds for the Miss C...Published: 21 Jul 2014 at 09:13hrs | | by Yeukai Karengezeka
Pokello denies break up with Elikem
Former Big Brother Africa (BBA) housemate and top socialite, Pokello Nare has denied allegations by Ghanaian Press that she has parted ways with her lover from BBA, Elikem Kumordzie, saying the stor...Published: 18 Mar 2014 at 13:23hrs | | by Melissa Mpofu
Pokello, Elikem break-up?
Big Brother lovebirds Pokello and Elikem have split and the "fairy tale" love affair which has won the couple considerable admiration in both Ghana and Zimbabwe has collapsed, Graphic Showbiz reporte...Published: 17 Mar 2014 at 19:43hrs | | by Arts reporter
Zim gays hit catwalk at drag queen contest
HARARE - And the winner is ... Ezmerald Kim Kardashian.That was the stage name for a young man who won the title of Miss Jacaranda at a drag queen pageant in Zimbabwe. He refused to give his r...Published: 24 Oct 2013 at 08:06hrs | | by AP - Gillian Gotora
Bulawayo born beauty starts own cosmetic line
At 25, she was representing the country on world-famous ramps in Las Vegas, United States of America, as a Miss Universe contestant. She dazzled the world on the catwalk and launched her clothing line...Published: 30 Jun 2013 at 07:50hrs | | by Leisure Reporter
Bulawayo girl to take part in world pageant
AS the country's premier modelling competition, the Miss Zimbabwe beauty pageant, is slowly going to the dogs, some models have decided to set their sights in other international pageants to showcase ...Published: 02 Mar 2013 at 04:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Miss African Spirit strives to impact lives through fashion
The elegant and diligent Gumisai Makombe, former Miss African Spirit will be hosting a fashion show and the proceeds will go to the children at Maranatha Shelter this approaching Thursday 16th August...Published: 15 Aug 2012 at 11:18hrs | | by Nare Msupatsila
Miss Zimbabwe leaves for Miss World
After weeks of speculation and uncertainty, Miss Zimbabwe Bongani Dhlakama, leaves the country on Wednesday for Mongolia for the Miss World finals.Since being crowned Miss Zimbabwe at a colou...Published: 15 Jul 2012 at 07:03hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
Former Miss Zimbabwe gets her man
Vanessa Sibanda says she is ready to settle down and have children soon. The former beauty queen-turned-singer said like any other woman, it was her dream to get married and have "lots of children"....Published: 23 Apr 2012 at 17:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bongani Dlakama crowned Miss Bulawayo 2011
Midlands State University student Bongani Dlakama (23) beat 23 other contestants to emerge Miss Bulawayo 2011 at a beauty pageant held at a local hotel on Friday night.Precious Dube (23) was ...Published: 19 Dec 2011 at 17:51hrs | 1 | by staff reporter
Miss Zim Diamond beauty contest reaches the eagerly anticipated finale on Saturday
Star-studded Miss Zim Diamond beauty pageant announces arrival with a touch of business class...Published: 07 Sep 2011 at 18:58hrs | | by Henry Makiwa
The Pride of Zimbabwe Exenorated
Miss ZimDiamond Semi-Finals - The Pride of Zimbabwe In the heart of the 'Minories' Aldgate, in London, in the United Kingdom, the Abbey Bar opened its lively architectural condo for Miss Zi...Published: 17 Aug 2011 at 20:15hrs | | by Pamela Kaseke-Mushore
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