Zimbabwean-born engineer Noky Mitchell Simbani (25) has won the Miss Great Britain pageant.

She landed the crown on Saturday after outshining 35 candidates.

Simbani hails from Derby. She is a graduate of the University of Birmingham with a master’s degree in chemical engineering.

She is a speaker at panel events alongside senior leaders, raising awareness of the impact of unconscious bias and how it can be combated through inclusive cultures.

Simbani will represent Great Britain in Miss Universe 2022.