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Langalakhe Mabena
After successfully hosting the Miss Environment Zimbabwe semi-finals at the Rainbow Hotel in Bulawayo last month, organisers are now preparing to host the finale next month at a venue yet to be announced.
Of 60 contestants, 18 were selected and they will battle it out on the ramp to be crowned Miss Environment Zimbabwe.

The grand winner stands a chance of driving away in a brand-new car and receive a cash prize of US$5 000. The winner of the coveted title will go on to represent the nation in June on the international stage.

Models who made it to the finals are Itumeleng Nare, Pauline Marere, Harriet Majoni, Melissa Sibanda, Natasha Masunda, Courtney Jongwe, Sibonginkosi Moyo, Chantel Kanyoka, Sicebi Moyo, Marvelous Ganje, Wendy Maturi, Scholastica Makoni, Tristana Matsongoni, Mitchele Simone, Zvashe Maponga, Eldah Chitate and Grace Masvavike.

Philip Masuku who is the business liaising officer at Miss Environment Zimbabwe said they were impressed with the quality of models who took part in the semi-finals. He admitted the models gave them a hard time coming up with the final 18.

Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel

“We were really excited by the turnout of models who took chances to achieve their dreams through the Miss Environment Zimbabwe pageant. From the 60 models that we attracted from all over the country, we managed to select 18 who will contest at the finals. Everything is in motion for the finale and we hope that things will go according to plan as we look forward to the crowning moment,” said Masuku.

Miss Environment Zimbabwe seeks to promote environmental awareness. The pageant also focuses on environmental projects which address Sustainable Development Goals.