TWENTY-FOUR-YEAR-OLD law student Anelisiwe Ndebele was on
Saturday night crowned Miss Tourism Zimbabwe (MTZ) Bulawayo at a glitzy event
held at the Rainbow Hotel.
Anelisiwe beat 22 other models to the crown. Former Miss Environment Sibusisiwe Falala was
crowned first princess and Tendai Sibanda was second pricess.
Miss Personality was Natasha Gora and Thelma Ncube was
adjudged as the most promising model.
The Bulawayo finale also saw veteran modelling instructor,
Sarah Mpofu-Sibanda being celebrated for her role in the industry for the past
32 years.
The who’s who of the modelling industry such as MTZ
chairperson Sibusisiwe Dube-Muleya, reigning Miss Tourism Zimbabwe Ashley
Morgen, former Miss Tourism Zimbabwe Samantha Tshuma, Mr Zimbabwe Shadel Nobel
and Strides Modelling Agency founder Sipho Mazibuko among others attended the
event.
Judges on the day were former beauty queen Nokuthaba
Manungo, businessman Felix Dzumbunu, former Miss Tourism Zimbabwe Lorraine
Maphala-Phiri, former Miss Bulawayo and first princess Miss Zimbabwe Happiness
Tshuma as well as businessman and model Mqalisi Nyathi.
The judges, in coming up with the top models, looked at how
they were walking on the ramp, their display of talent and IQ during the
question and answer segment.
MTZ Bulawayo licence holder Nobesuthu Masango said she was
happy with the attendance.
“The turnout took me by surprise. Everything went well and
I’m very happy with the turnout. I didn’t think people would come in their
numbers like this.
“I’d like to thank all those who came through to support,”
said Masango.
The pageant was a
stamp of approval for former Miss Tourism Zimbabwe, Samantha Tshuma as the top four models all
graduated from her Open Eye Studio modelling agency.
It was an eventful night as the models showed off their
talents by honouring icons in the arts industry around the world which really
entertained people.
One of the entertainers, 19-year-old Mahlengiwethu Mahlangu
wowed the crowd with her rendition of Beyonce’s songs and it was not surprising
that she landed the Miss Talent prize
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